NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Volunteer Position Description
Position:
Career Center Adviser
Committee:
Membership Committee (MC)
Appointed by:
Chair of the Membership Committee
Term Dates:
Two Years (January 2011-December 2012)
Last Updated:
August 2010
Overall Responsibilities
The career center adviser monitors and advises on matters relating to the enhancement of the
association’s career center and job registry. The adviser solicits information from members on
career resources, e-career mentoring, and contributes to the work of the membership
committee.
Purview/Portfolio
The membership committee contributes to NAFSA’s strategic objectives by working on the
following goals:
 “Set standards for the profession of international education and for specific disciplines
in the field.”
 “Contribute to the development of inter-organizational standards to serve the
profession of international education.”
 “Manage member growth strategically, consistent with NAFSA’s core competencies,
and with annual review of strategy by the board.”
 “Manage nonmember participant growth strategically, consistent with NAFSA
NAFSA’s core competencies, and with annual review of strategy by the board.”
Major Responsibilities:
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Advise the chair of the membership committee on issues relating to the career
center and job registry.
Consult with other members on concerns relating to career resources and
development.
Advise on events held in the career center at the annual conference each year.
Advise on expanding opportunities for networking and mentoring individuals at
all levels of the association.
Contribute to planning and implementation of a worldwide membership
recruitment and retention program.
Help maintain an overview of numbers and professional responsibilities of
members, including members based outside the U.S., to inform the association’s
work.
Participate in the oversight of policies and practices related to member interest
groups.
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Volunteer Position Description
Membership Committee, Career Center Adviser
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Contribute to development of growth and retention of membership on a regional
level.
Volunteer Commitment:
The appointment is for two years, beginning in January 2011. Upon appointment, the incoming career center adviser should begin researching the position, by interviewing the sitting
adviser and the chair of the membership committee.
Time Committee:
Participate in approximately 2-4 teleconferences and respond to e-mail as you receive them
from NAFSA staff liaison.
Travel, per diem and lodging expenses are reimbursed for all national meetings, except for
those surrounding the annual conference. The travel to/from the annual conference, along
with any meals and lodging for meetings before/during the conference, is not covered.
Lodging for large meetings (WLM, for example) is provided in double rooms; members may
pay the difference between and double and a single if they wish to room alone, assuming
space is available.
Other operating expenses members incur in their offices/at home, such as copying, phone
calls, etc. are not reimbursed. Large copying jobs should be referred to staff. Conference
calls are set up by staff and covered by the association as necessary.
Relationships with the Staff:
The career center adviser works closely with the Senior Director for Member Relations and
Leadership Services and his/her staff.
Required Qualifications
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Understanding of NAFSA and its leadership structure.
Current NAFSA member.
Knowledge of the benefits of NAFSA membership, and skill in articulating them
Willingness to promote NAFSA membership.
The career center advisor should be familiar with the issues relating to career
development of NAFSA membership.
Desired Qualifications
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Knowledge of marketing theory and practice.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Skill and/or experience in public speaking and/or training.
If you wish to apply for this position, complete the volunteer member application and email to leadership@nafsa.org. Please also include or update your skills and experience in
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Volunteer Position Description
Membership Committee, Career Center Adviser
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NAFSA’s Profile of Interest, Experience and Expertise at www.nafsa.org/PIEE, as we are
always searching the database for potential leaders.
Deadline for receipt of applications: September 15, 2010.
Note: Appointments will be made in October and November, so that newly appointed
individuals can be invited to the Washington Leadership Meeting to be held in late January
2011.