The Situation

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is the most prestigious and prominent international professional organization with the primary goal of advancing educational research and its practical application. Its international membership of more than 22,000 is composed of educators; administrators; directors of research, testing, or evaluation in federal, state, and local agencies; counselors; evaluators; graduate students; and behavioral scientists. This new position of associate director has been created in response to staffing demands resulting from growth and expansion of programs.

Opportunity to play an important role in an association that strives to improve the quality of education and influence policies affecting it.

A collegial working environment in which staff enjoys considerable autonomy and discretion in the discharge of responsibilities.

 The Position

Reports to: the executive director.

Basic function: to assist the executive director in the management of association operations and the implementation of policies and procedures established by the governing board of the AERA.

Major Responsibilities:

• Represent the executive director in her/his absence.

• Assist the executive director in day-to-day operations.

• Specific responsibility for independently directing activities/programs assigned to match the interest and expertise of the associate director. Responsibilities likely would include: solicitation of external funding in support of AERA’s misssion; staff liaison to selected AERA committees and task forces; and enhancement and expansion of membership services.

• Experience in educational research.

• Ph.D.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

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