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The Council of Colleges of Arts & Sciences (CCAS), a nonprofit higher education association serving university deans, seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a dynamic organization dedicated to the professional development of academic deans. Reporting to a Board of Directors, the Executive Director manages strategic planning, financial management, membership engagement, event coordination, board governance, and other functions. This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, resourcefulness, the ability to take the initiative, and the capacity to work independently in a small-staff, remote environment.  

Key responsibilities of this position are: organizational leadership & strategic planning; board governance & support; financial & budget management; membership development & engagement; committee & volunteer management; annual meeting planning and implementation; professional development seminars; hotel & venue management; member services & communication; virtual community engagement; and website & digital resource management. This position is supported by an Assistant Director of Programs and Membership.   

Candidates should send a cover letter with a full resume or CV and a list of five professional references to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin April 11, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled. References will not be contacted without prior permission. Initial Zoom interviews will be conducted in April with in-person airport interviews scheduled in May for finalists. The anticipated start date is July 1, or as soon as possible. See http://www.ccas.net for full details about CCAS including current programs and services. 

The Executive Director is an employee of Texas A&M University – San Antonio, the host institution for CCAS. Texas A&M – San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, 

Required qualifications include: an understanding of the current higher education landscape; a graduate degree, preferably in higher education, nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field; 7-10 years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, higher education administration, and/or leadership of membership organizations preferably in higher education associations; strong financial management skills, including experience overseeing a $1M+ budget; demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple responsibilities; experience reporting to and collaborating with a Board of Directors; expertise in event planning, conference management, and membership engagement; and experience with developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic planning (leadership role preferred). Additional details are available at the Executive Director Profile link on the CCAS website: www.ccas.net