Sponsored Programs Liaison

• 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.  

• 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.

• Estimated four to six hours per month to participate in position responsibilities, including: outreach and engagement with NAFSAns, postings to NAFSA discussion forums and regional listservs, assist in the deliverables with annual workplan, team calls, preparing for annual conference activities, participating in leadership cultivation and other duties as assigned by chair.
• Participation in the Washington Leadership Meetings (WLMs)
• Preparation for and attendance at relevant IEM KC and SPA MIG meetings at the NAFSA annual conference in late May

Please Note:  The Sponsored Programs Liaison 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 sponsored programs
• An active interest in assisting colleagues with professional and leadership development
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to adopt organization-wide perspectives
• Institutional support for this volunteer commitment