Network Leader, Intensive English Programs Network (IEP)

• Serve as an active member of the IEM KC team, point person for Intensive English Programs network subscribers, and when required, lead in the development of new and timely resources for IEM professionals
• Identify forum topics and recommend programming-related objectives to include in the annual IEM KC work plan
• Participate in and monitor the Intensive English Programs discussion forum, respond to unanswered posts, and direct subscribers to NAFSA resources or products
• Ensure adherence to the Network.NAFSA Code of Conduct
• Refer network subscribers to other NAFSA networks, when appropriate
• Collaborate with other network leaders on cross-network resources and discussions.
• Post new resources and announcements on the What’s New section of the network home page and monitor resources for updating or archiving
• Have familiarity with Intensive English Programs member needs, able to recruit effective volunteers to lead or serve on timeline-driven projects.
• Review annual conference session proposals for IEM-related submissions

All NAFSA leaders are expected to foster an inclusive environment and seek to learn and understand the multicultural perspectives of the committee/team, our constituents, and stakeholders to align with the NAFSA Diversity and Inclusion Statement. An expression of leadership in this area includes:

• Engaging the committee/team to identify and implement strategies for increased personal outreach, recruitment, and onboarding for all, especially diversity-focused and underrepresented groups
• Increasing accessibility and participation from underrepresented groups, individuals, and institutions
• Expanding educational content within the committees’ purview through intentional outreach and recruitment of diverse presenters and institutional types in partnership with various NAFSA groups 

 
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is a professional association driven by its Strategic Plan as established by the Board of Directors.  The success of the association depends on the productive engagement of three key constituencies: the Board, member-leaders, and staff.  Member-leaders are advocates for the association’s mission, vision, values, diversity and inclusion, and ethical principles. They align their work closely with the Board through its vice presidents and with staff to carry out the Strategic Plan. Member-leader roles are guided by objectives assigned by the Strategic Plan, by outcome accountabilities outlined in the Standing Rules, and by position descriptions for specific roles.  

• This position collaborates closely with other NAFSA leaders to enhance work efforts across the association. 
• This position partners closely with the NAFSA staff partner assigned. Effective relationships reflect and include responsiveness to phone calls, email correspondence, timely delivery on responsibilities, open communication, and mutual respect, among other characteristics. 

• Estimated four to six hours per month to participate in position responsibilities, including: monitor network activity, manage resources, and participate in IEM KC calls
• Participation in the Washington Leadership Meetings (WLMs)
• Preparation for and attendance at pre-conference meetings at the NAFSA annual conference in late May

Please Note:  The IEP Network Leader is kindly asked to not present at Annual Conference pre-conference workshops because their attendance is necessary at the IEM KC team’s pre-conference meetings.

• NAFSA membership throughout the length of the leadership term is required.
• Previous volunteer/presentation experience with NAFSA
• A minimum of three years’ experience working in the IEM field with specific knowledge of intensive English programs
• An active interest in assisting colleagues with professional and leadership development
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with using online communication tools
• Institutional support for this volunteer commitment