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Monday, August 8, 2022  
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH

The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) seeks applications for an Executive Director with outstanding leadership and organization-building skills and significant general management background in the non-profit association sector.

The Executive Director is the key spokesperson for the organization, which promotes the study and teaching of Hispanic, Luso-Brazilian, and other related languages, literatures, and cultures at all educational levels at both the national and international levels.

Responsibilities of the Executive Director include:

Advocacy and outreach
Partnership development and management
Oversight of programs and publications
Fiscal planning and fundraising
Conference planning
Strategic planning
Office management and supervision of staff
Communication with members, stakeholders, and affiliated organizations
Travel to represent the organization in the United States and abroad

For a full description of the Executive Director’s duties, click here (PDF).

Qualifications:

Master's, MBA, or JD degree minimum with one of the degrees in Spanish and/or Portuguese or related field
Extensive experience in world language teaching, research, and administration or related experience
Previous management experience with association, non-profit, and/or education, including supervision of staff
Demonstrated leadership and ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
Demonstrated commitment to the role of world languages and cultures in US education and abroad
Effective leadership, management, and finance skills within the context of a diverse organization 
Experience with advocating for an organization and its causes within the legislative, educational, and community spheres
Experience in developing mutually beneficial partnerships via formal agreements
Experience in the teaching of a world language at any level preK-16+
Effective communication skills in Spanish and/or Portuguese, with preference given to Spanish, and knowledge and understanding of the various cultures of the Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian worlds 
Understanding of the history and current trends in world language education
Active participation in the world language teaching profession or related experience
Membership and activity in AATSP (preferred) or another similar professional association
Understanding of the by-laws and governance structure of the Association
Experience with fundraising and writing and directing grants

Applicants should include a detailed letter with:

Description of their experience and qualifications as they relate to the position
Vision statement as it relates to the Association
Statement on diversity, equity, access, and inclusion
Salary and benefits requirements

Applicants will also provide: 

A current curriculum vitae
3-5 professional references 

The deadline for application is September 30, 2022.

All applications will be acknowledged and held in strict confidence.

Review of applications will begin as they are received and continue until the position is filled.

Virtual interviews with candidates may begin as early as October 2022.

Executive Director to be identified in early 2023 to allow time for transition planning. 

Full-time position begins on July 1, 2023.

Address inquiries and submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and professional references to:

searches@aatsp.org

SUBJECT LINE: Exec Dir Search + (last name of applicant)
EXAMPLE: Exec Dir Search (Ferrer)