- Monitors trends and issues in the sponsored programs sector and brings them to the attention of the IEM team
- Identifies topics and recommend resource and programming activities to include in the annual IEM KC work plan.
- Coordinates and manages the creation of high quality & timely resources related to sponsored programs
- Serves as the liaison between the IEM KC and the Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) Member Interest Group (MIG)
- Liaises with various sponsoring agencies on behalf of the team
- Promotes professional development for members involved with sponsored programs
- Works closely with the IEM chair stream and takes the lead in projects as assigned by the Chair
- Collaborates with the IEM KC network leaders on cross‐network resources and discussions
- Ensures the review & revision of existing resources as needed
- Refers international educators to appropriate network(s) and encourages participation in networks
- Reviews 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.