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Executive Director
National Science Teaching Association
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and works with elected officials and the Board to develop a strategic plan and vision for the Association and for carrying out the policies and directives formulated by the Board by overseeing overall operations of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), including oversight of a seventy- eight person staff and a budget of $25 million. The Executive Director must work in close concert with a diverse group of stakeholders to ensure the Association remains a force for advocating for education professionals, advancing science education, and promoting equity. History Founded in 1944 (as the National Science Teachers Association), the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. It is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA has a current membership of nearly 40,000. The vast majority of members are K-12 teachers however members also come from the informal science education field, and are science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives. Mission and Guiding Principles NSTA's mission is to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA’s Guiding Principles
NSTA’s Strategic Plan NSTA’s current strategic plan, NSTA Strategic Goals 2015 was unveiled in the fall of 2014. The plan identifies six overarching goals that have provided a road map to guide and prioritize the work of the association over the last five yea It is expected that a new strategic plan will be one of the high priorities for a new Executive Director. Governance The NSTA Board of Directors consists of elected officers and directors representing the ten divisions within the organization. The Executive Director is a nonvoting, ex-officio secretary and there is a nonvoting ex-officio treasurer. There are three elected members in the presidential chain: the president-elect, the president, and the retiring president. Each with a term of one year. The NSTA’s Council is composed of one director elected from each of NSTA’s 18 districts. The NSTA Council serves as the advisory body to the Board of Directors. The Council makes recommendations for consideration by the Board of Directors and attends all meetings of the Congress as non-voting members. All members of the Council have the responsibility for promoting NSTA programs. The Alliance of Affiliates consists of one voting delegate from the NSTA’s Affiliate organizations. NSTA Affiliate organizations include national or international science education organizations whose goals and purposes largely overlap with those of NSTA. The Congress comprises one voting delegate from each Chapter and Associated Group which are state or regional organizations of science educators who are like- minded with similar interests in the improvement of teaching and learning. ESSENTIAL DUTIES The Executive Director will be responsible for the overall strategic planning, operation, management, and administration of staff, headquarters, and field activities for the Association that include
According to the Bylaws of the National Science Teaching Association, the Executive Director shall have all powers and duties of a secretary of a corporation under the District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporation Act. Without limitation thereof the Executive Director’s powers and duties shall include those hereinafter set forth: The Executive Director shall
Key Challenges and Opportunities The National Science Teaching Association seeks an Executive Director who is visionary and capable of transformative change. This person should be experienced in non-profit management with a proven track record in expanding organizational capacity, development and oversight of successful business operations, guiding/effecting positive change, and utilizing a data driven approach to influence change management. The candidate will need to prioritize the development of a financially viable business model, develop a new strategic plan which will focus on the next five years of NSTA, and build an effective staff to provide for the future growth of the Association. The successful candidate will need to work with the elected officers and Board of Directors to restructure the governance structure of the organization and operations of the organization to ensure the future stability of the organization. Additionally, the incoming Executive Director will need to work collaboratively with the Board, Council, Affiliates, and Staff to transition from the current organizational strategies to developing a business plan that anticipates district needs for professional learning, membership trends and increased revenues, and incorporates the implementation of the new digital engagement strategy. Additional challenges include advocating for appropriate funding for science education for both formal and informal science education sectors; raising funds for the Association with a focus on large-donor individual gifts and corporate sponsorships/giving; influencing science education and STEM education legislation; and leading the NSTA brand forward into our new digital engagement strategies. The successful Executive Director will achieve the following:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE The Executive Director will be the chief officer for the Association and will provide the vision and guidance for growth and development. It is expected that the Executive Director will position NSTA as the premier professional association for science teaching and learning. The incoming Executive Director will have the opportunity to build on the past successes and lead NSTA at a critical point in the science education forum. S/he will need to be attentive to the internal organizational needs and external opportunities. While no candidate will possess all of the desired experiences, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional experiences and personal characteristics: Background:
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TO APPLY Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the application deadline of September 1, 2020. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent to NSTA.ExecDirSearch@gmail.com Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged. For additional information, please contact Dr. Christine Royce, Search Committee Chairperson at the above email address.
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