Associate Educational Programs Coordinator

The Associate Educational Programs Coordinator plans and executes regional educational programs for associate members.

· Integrates active communication from NACA staff regarding results of any needs assessment indicating trends, themes and topics of relevance for professional development planning.

· Plans and executes year-round educational efforts for associate members in the region.

· Assists in the recruitment, review, and selection of education program proposals targeted to associate members for the conference. · Sits on the education review team.

· Strongly encouraged to submit at least one educational program proposal for the conference.

· Integrates and supports principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

· Assures that the Association’s Mission and Vision are reflected in the attendee experience by helping create an inclusive, hospitable environment where all attendees feel welcome and connected. This includes attending all conference events and meetings to set the tone for attendee engagement.

· Attends all regularly scheduled regional meetings and conference calls. 

· Maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of, and ensures adherence to, NACA Policies and Procedures.

· Assures that NACA goals, initiatives and relevant strategic plan objectives are integrated with conference initiatives and position responsibilities.

· Follows NACA’s Non-Discrimination, Diversity Advancement and Affirmative Action Principles to recommend others to fill available positions in the NACA leadership and takes the necessary steps to achieve a diverse Association both through the recruitment of volunteers and suggesting to the Board of Directors new or modified programs and services for the Association’s members.

· Communicates the Association’s mission and values to current and potential members to actively promote recruitment and retention.

· Additional responsibilities as assigned and agreed upon with volunteer supervisor and/or NACA staff liaison.

· Integrates active communication from NACA staff regarding results of any needs assessment indicating trends, themes and topics of relevance for professional development planning.

· Plans and executes year-round educational efforts for associate members in the region.

· Assists in the recruitment, review, and selection of education program proposals targeted to associate members for the conference. · Sits on the education review team.

· Strongly encouraged to submit at least one educational program proposal for the conference.

· Integrates and supports principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

· Assures that the Association’s Mission and Vision are reflected in the attendee experience by helping create an inclusive, hospitable environment where all attendees feel welcome and connected. This includes attending all conference events and meetings to set the tone for attendee engagement.

· Attends all regularly scheduled regional meetings and conference calls. 

· Maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of, and ensures adherence to, NACA Policies and Procedures.

· Assures that NACA goals, initiatives and relevant strategic plan objectives are integrated with conference initiatives and position responsibilities.

· Follows NACA’s Non-Discrimination, Diversity Advancement and Affirmative Action Principles to recommend others to fill available positions in the NACA leadership and takes the necessary steps to achieve a diverse Association both through the recruitment of volunteers and suggesting to the Board of Directors new or modified programs and services for the Association’s members.

· Communicates the Association’s mission and values to current and potential members to actively promote recruitment and retention.

· Additional responsibilities as assigned and agreed upon with volunteer supervisor and/or NACA staff liaison.

· NACA Connect

· Zoom

· NACA Google Drives

· NACA Website Education Portal

March 1 – January 31st
July 1st - May 31st (Northern Plains Only)

Education and Research Manager

• Event Support
• Intentionality in Student Learning
• Networking & Business Relationships
• Professional Development
• Relationship Development
• Strategic Planning