Region VIII

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Open Positions in Region VIII

Serving NAFSA at the regional level is a rewarding experience that leads to new opportunities and contacts with colleagues across the field. Below is a list of positions that the Region VIII leadership team is currently recruiting for. These are all volunteer positions, most with a two-year commitment. Have a question? Email us!

Current Openings

Chair-Elect
KC EA Liaison
Diversity, Inclusion, Advocacy Coordinator

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Applications

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Chair-Elect

Reports to the Chair Stream. Actively participates in the work of the regional team; provides thoughtful input to the deliberations of the team; focuses on the best interest of NAFSA and the team rather than on personal or constituent interests; and works toward fulfilling the team’s goals.

Overall Responsibility

Set budget and approve expenditures with Chair Stream
Recruit and select a LAC (Local Arrangements Chair) with Chair Stream
Serve as Conference Chair – oversee most aspects of conference planning (with assistance from the Conference Planning Coordinator, Chair, Past Chair, and Team)
Coordinate sessions for regional conference (solicit proposals, work with Knowledge Community representatives to vet sessions, communicate with session chairs, coordinate session evaluations, lead Regional Highlight discussion at post conference meeting, and submit Regional Highlights)
Work with Conference Planner to select session rooms and set a schedule
Promote the conference to the regional membership (and beyond)
Submit conference report to NAFSA national (with the assistance of the Chair Stream)
Responsible for session and conference evaluations
Work with Membership, Networking, and Training Coordinator to facilitate the Newcomer’s session
Set conference budget and approve conference expenditures in collaboration with the Treasurer, Conference Planning Coordinator, and Chair Stream
Coordinate Conference Program (content, updates, design, etc…) in consultation with Chair Stream, Communications Coordinator
Arrange for Plenary Speaker at Regional Conference

KC EA Liaison

Reports to the Regional chair. Actively participates in the work of the regional team; provides thoughtful input to the deliberations of the team; focuses on the best interest of NAFSA and the team rather than on personal or constituent interests; and works toward fulfilling the team’s goals.

Serve as a responsible member of the regional team, keeping KC interests in
mind.
Maintain an ongoing file of KC activities: a resource/information file.
Serve as a liaison between regional EA - KC members and the EA - KC national team, stimulating a two-way flow of information.
Participate in virtual discussions of national KC network(s).
Disseminate information of interest to EA-KC members through articles in the regional newsletter and e-mails to individuals within the EA-KC in Region VIII.
Serve as resource to KC constituents in the region; elicit feedback on issues.
Coordinate appropriate KC portion of the regional conference program.
Attend and participate in regional team meetings in the spring at the conference
location (Spring Team Meeting), national conference, and pre-and post meetings
at the regional conference.

Diversity, Equity, and Advocacy Coordinator

Reports to the Regional chair and works closely with the communications coordinator and development coordinator. Actively participates in the work of the regional team; provides thoughtful input to the deliberations of the team; focuses on the best interest of NAFSA and the team rather than on personal or constituent interests; and works toward fulfilling the team’s goals. Key responsibilities include:

Collect data from stakeholders to improve programming
Develop a strategic plan for DEI within the region
Develop and maintain consistent DEI programming for the region (e.g., best practices)
Partner w/ Communications and Development coordinators to determine how to best support the region’s DEI efforts
Partner with state and local IE affiliates to cross-support and offer programming
Improve Region VIII communications and outreach to ensure inclusivity and accommodations
Social media content and engagement