Executive Director

Responsibilities

The executive director is responsible for the efficient and economical administration of the AAUP’s central office, which includes management of the budget and day-to-day operations, oversight of the membership database, and planning and coordination of the organization’s programs and services in line with the Council’s initiatives and priorities.

Currently, these include :

• expanding the membership and reach of the AAUP,
• building a campaign to fight for the future of higher education in the United States,
• building a coordinated movement of higher ed workers and students, and
• expanding AAUP work to include a focus on racial justice and bargaining for the common good.

In their role as head of the national staff, the executive director will assist AAUP leaders in setting the organization’s overall strategic direction and priorities.

We are looking for someone who has a strong work ethic with the ability to delegate and prioritize multiple activities and responsibilities.

The successful candidate will cultivate a work environment that encourages teamwork, independent judgment, and continuous professional growth within a diverse staff.

The executive director supports the AAUP president, the Executive Committee, the Council, and the AAUP Foundation board.

This may include speaking for the AAUP as appropriate and as directed by the organization’s leadership and working effectively with chief officers of other higher education organizations and with other key education leaders.

The executive director will be accountable to and will report directly to the Council. The Council will evaluate the performance of the executive director annually using this position description as a basis for evaluation.

In the evaluation process, the Council will solicit the views of the staff, AAUP chapters and members, and others in the higher education community who work and interact with the executive director on a regular basis.

Compensation

The expected salary range is $, ,, commensurate with qualifications and work experience. The AAUP offers a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance;

paid sick days; paid vacation days; and (k).

Position Classification

This regular full-time position is categorized as a management / supervisory position and is excluded from the staff bargaining unit.

This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Work Location

This position is based in the DC office with an option for part-time telework.