The client invites nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director. The role is designed for a visionary, collaborative leader to guide the organization into its next chapter of impact, innovation, and service during a pivotal period for educational leadership and professional associations.
The Executive Director will serve as the intellectual and operational steward, partnering closely with an executive committee, professional staff, and an international membership of scholars and practitioners. Responsibilities include organizational strategy, governance support, fiscal operations, publications, conferences, and member engagement, with a focus on strengthening educational leadership research, policy, and practice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to equity and inclusion, and the ability to connect research, practice, and policy across diverse audiences and sectors.
The client represents colleges and universities across the United States and internationally and plays a role in shaping scholarship, professional development, and policy conversations related to educational leadership. Candidates are encouraged to consider a range of backgrounds and perspectives that can strengthen the organization’s leadership. The client’s partner will support the search, and materials such as a résumé or curriculum vitae and a letter of interest addressing qualifications and vision are expected in PDF format, submitted through the partner’s application portal; the search will include confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected.