Hello,
AASHE, the Association for the
Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, has initiated an
Executive Director search. The job posting is as follows:
Position
Executive Director
Description
Responsible for the leadership and management of a rapidly growing,
North American higher education association, including day-to-day
operations, fundraising, communications, and programs. The Executive
Director will report to the Board of Directors of AASHE, and will work
with six full time staff plus student interns. The office is currently
located in Lexington, KY with additional staff in Portland, Oregon,
Berkeley, CA and Durham, NC.
Desired Qualifications
- Visionary leader
who can inspire university communities to excellence in sustainability
- Knowledge of
current trends in sustainability
- Previous
leadership role in a growing, multi-dimensional nonprofit organization.
- Experience
working with and reporting to a Board of Directors
- Ability to
oversee and manage all aspects of a nonprofit organization.
- Management
experience, preferably in education, organizational development,
sustainability, public health, and/or social justice.
- Proven track
record in fundraising and membership recruitment.
- Demonstrated
experience in finance and budgeting
- Experience in
developing strong, effective education and training programs.
- Working
knowledge of the dynamics of higher education institutions.
- Excellent
written communication skills and facility in use of the internet.
- Ability to work
with staff, volunteers, and board members in offsite locations.
- Strong
interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative and collegial
relationships among staff, board and council, and external partners.
- Advanced degree
or equivalent experience.
We welcome and invite
nominations and applications. All inquiries will be kept confidential.
All nominees will be invited to apply. Applicants should submit a
Letter of Interest (1-2 pages) including salary requirements and a
Resume (1-2 pages) including complete employment history and three
references. The letter should include three specific reasons that the
individual is qualified for the position. Email both as Word
attachments to: Chair, ED Search Committee, to a confidential e-mail
account at [EMAIL PROTECTED]. Nominations
and applications will be
acknowledged promptly. Review of applications begins in mid-March and
will continue until the new executive director is selected. Starting
date and salary is negotiable.
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Julian Dautremont-Smith
Associate Director
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
(610) 349-5994
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.aashe.org
