Executive Director

District/Company:

New York State Association for Women in Administration (NYSAWA)

Location:
New York State (Flexible)

Position Description:

Lead the Future of Women’s Leadership in Education

The New York State Association for Women in Administration (NYSAWA) is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and entrepreneurial leader to serve as its Executive Director.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished professional to shape the future of a respected statewide organization with a mission to relentlessly pursue the growth and promotion of women at all levels of leadership. The Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Directors to execute NYSAWA's mission, strengthen organizational capacity, increase membership and engagement, expand partnerships, and ensure long-term sustainability.

The Executive Director will be responsible for leadership, creating sustainable growth, managing partners and day-to-day operations under the direction of the chair and officers of the organization.

Position Responsibilities

• Strategic and Organizational Leadership
• Membership Growth and Engagement
• Operations and Administration
• Financial Management and Resource Development
• Program and Event Leadership
• External Relations and Advocacy

For the full list of position responsibilities, please visit - https://www.nysawa.org/nysawa-seeks-an-executive-director/

Qualifications:

Required

• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of leadership or management experience.
• Demonstrated success in organizational leadership, program development, project management, or association management.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and public speaking skills.
• Experience working with budgets and organizational operations.
• Ability to work effectively with volunteer leaders, boards, and diverse stakeholder groups.

Preferred

• Experience in educational leadership, school administration, higher education, BOCES, or nonprofit leadership.
• Knowledge of board governance and nonprofit management.
• Experience with membership organizations or professional associations.
• Proven success in fundraising, sponsorship development, and partnership building.
• Familiarity with New York State education systems and leadership networks.
• Career evidence of supporting the growth and promotion of female leaders.

Desired Leadership Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Visionary thinking and strategic leadership
• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• High levels of integrity and professionalism
• Financial and operational acumen
• Collaborative leadership and team-building abilities
• Passion for advancing women in leadership
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Salary Range:

The compensation for this position is $55,000 annually. This is a contracted position under a 1099 and does not include a health or retirement benefits package. This is a remote position, although some in person (at conferences and events) will be required.

Position Available:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Application Deadline:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Contact Information:
How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover letter describing interest and qualifications
• Current résumé
• Three professional references

To [email protected] Please include “Application for Executive Director” in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For the full list of position responsibilities, please visit https://www.nysawa.org/nysawa-seeks-an-executive-director/