The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is the largest national interdisciplinary research association devoted to the scientific study of education and learning, with more than 25,000 members. Founded in 1916, AERA advances knowledge about education, encourages scholarly inquiry related to education, and promotes the use of research to improve education and serve the public good.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is seeking a Governance Assistant with strong administrative and organizational skills to provide responsible administrative and executive level support. Governance functions are vital to AERA as a membership organization that relies on a professional staff and the engagement of volunteers to achieve the goals of the association. The Governance Assistant will assist with implementing and coordinating a full range of activities for the Association’s board/council, committees, divisions, and Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The Governance Assistant is an important member of the governance team and works collaboratively across departments and programs on all governance functions and events.
Key governance activities include elections, awards program; the organizational operations of divisions and SIGs; bylaws and other guidelines; Annual Meeting-related activities and events (committee meetings, awards ceremony); and record keeping on organizational actions and operations. In addition to facilitating the work of divisions, SIGs, and committees, the Governance Assistant supports the governance activities outlined above and governance-related activities within the Central Office. Key tasks include: coordinating governance activities and events throughout the year in collaboration with other applicable departments and programs; providing administrative support to divisions, SIGs and committees; and facilitating the implementation of procedures and organizational policy.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Desired qualifications:
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references to Human Resources, Attention: Governance Manager, at employment@aera.net. Applications will be reviewed and telephone interviews will be conducted with selected candidates before finalists are invited for on-site interviews.
The American Educational Research Association is an equal employment opportunity employer.