Network Leader, Research and Scholarship (RS)

1. Participate as an active TLS KC leadership team member.
2. Coordinate the content of the R&S network, including:  
   • Reviewing and revising resources;
   • Identifying and developing new high-quality and timely resources;
   • Contacting the staff partner with suggestions to improve the user experience on the R&S network; and
   • Collaborating with other network leaders on cross-network resources and discussions.
3. Monitor and manage the discussion forum on the R&S network, including:
   • Seeding discussion and exchange on the discussion forum, as appropriate;
   • Identifying questions and topics to recommend to the TLS KC leadership team for consideration for further development into resources; and
   • Responding promptly to issues and requests from subscribers and notifying the staff partner of technical issues as they arise.
4. Lead the R&S Subcommittee:
   • Setting up and leading meetings of the subcommittee at least once per quarter;
   • Engaging subcommittee members in developing content and managing discussions within the R&S network; and
   • Developing and implementing schedules for updating, developing, and posting resources in alignment with the TLS KC Work Plan each year.
5. Promote the R&S network and its resources broadly to international education professionals with related interests, serving as point of contact to the TLS KC and members in bringing awareness of and locating appropriate resources.
6. Communicate regularly with the TLS KC leadership team about activity and opportunities in the R&S network, and ways to facilitate the dissemination of R&S resources.
7. Work closely with the TLS KC staff partner to maintain the R&S network and coordinate the development of relevant TLS KC materials.
8. Engage the TLS community with the NAFSA Research Symposium and its related publication—including proposal submission, review, and development.
9. Serve as the TLS Liaison to the Global Studies Literature Review (GSLR). The role of the TLS KC Liaison is to facilitate the coordination of the Editor with the rest of the TLS KC leadership. This will be done through:
   • Serving in a coeditor position to provide leadership and guidance throughout the development and production of annual GSLR issues during the assigned term on the TLS KC;
   • Collaboratively identifying important themes, books for review, and possible submission authors for subsequent issues;
   • Disseminating the Call for Submissions and encouraging potential authors to submit content; and
   • Providing content expertise to inform each issue.

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/e-mail correspondence, timely delivery on responsibilities, open communication, and mutual respect among other characteristics.

• Two-year commitment, renewable once.
• 5-10 hours per month, depending on the volume of activity on the R&S network.
• Participation in conference calls and email communication with the TLS KC leadership team and staff.
• Participation in the Washington Leadership Meetings (WLMs) in January 2021 and 2022 (funding for WLM is provided by NAFSA when it is held in person). 
• Preparation for and attendance at pre-conference meetings at the NAFSA annual conference in late May 2021 and 2022.

• Experience in international education, particularly in such areas as applied research and scholarship, assessment, and evaluation.
• Ability to identify resources relevant to the community of the R&S network subscribers.
• Willingness to adopt organization-wide perspectives and TLS KC strategic priorities.
• Willingness to adopt association priorities and perspectives on volunteer development and management.
• Demonstrated experience with effective strategic planning, management, networking, and delegation.
• Strong coordination, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a team and with NAFSA staff in an outcomes-based environment.
• Commitment to access and respond to e-mail in a timely fashion as well as communicate using online electronic tools/systems plus the online workspace structure.
• Willingness and ability to travel for participation and representation at NAFSA meetings.
• Manage unconscious bias in the assessment and decision-making process.
• Recognized by peers for being energetic, innovative, and visionary.
• Valid NAFSA membership through the length of the leadership term.
• Ability to meet the volunteer commitment outlined and planning calendar deadlines.

 
Desired Qualifications

• Experience monitoring or participating in Web-based forums.
• Knowledge of professional networks in the field of international education.
• Ability and willingness to innovate.