Member-at-Large (EARP)

• Stay informed about current federal regulations that affect education abroad and potential changes to those regulations including Title IX, the Clery Act, sanctions, foreign corrupt practices, and others.
• In conjunction with NAFSA staff and other member-leaders design and propose sessions for the annual conference, and regional conferences, related to international health and safety, risk management, and other regulatory topics as needed.
• Assist the EARP Committee to identify presenters and submit proposals to NAFSA and non-NAFSA conferences as needed.
• Provide information or expertise helpful to the Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EA KC), for website resources that are timely and impactful.
• Serve on subcommittee and task forces as assigned and collaborate with the EAKC Health and Safety Subcommittee as detailed in the workplan

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 institution
• 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.

• Valid NAFSA membership through the length of the leadership term
• Two-year term, renewable once for a maximum term of four years for 2-4 hours per week, but vary considerably from month to month. Peak months are January for WLM preparation, April – September for the annual conference and regional conference meetings
  • Prepare for and attend leadership meetings, such as the Washington Leadership Meeting at the start of the term and any EAKC leadership meetings at the annual conference. The length of term is two years..
  • Participate in monthly teleconference with the committee.

• Strong understanding of how federal regulations apply to education abroad
• An understanding of the needs of the field in practice areas related to compliance with federal regulations. 
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and government officials in a collegial and diplomatic fashion.
• Demonstrated expertise in education abroad.
• Interest in and ability to attend NAFSA regional conferences.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a team in an outcomes-based environment.
• Willingness to adopt organization-wide perspectives.