Announcement of Vacancy
Title: Executive Director
Reports To: IERF Board of Directors
Applications Close: Application remains open until position filled
About IERF
IERF is a non-profit, public-benefit agency, located in Culver City, CA, that conducts research on international education and prepares credentials evaluations for persons who have studied outside of the United States and who need a statement of educational equivalency. Established in 1969, it is the first credentials evaluation service, not only in the U.S., but also in the world.
With 55 years of experience, and having processed hundreds of thousands of evaluations, IERF is one of the most respected foreign credentials evaluation services in the U.S. IERF’s expertise is often sought for conference presentations and publications. IERF has a multinational and multilingual team of evaluators, many of whom have studied outside the United States.
For more information: www.ierf.org.
Description
The Board seeks an Executive Director with experience in leadership/management in academic institutions (preferred) to direct and oversee all business operations, functions, and activities. In addition to staff management and oversight, this position represents the organization in professional and conference settings. In consultation with the Board, the Executive Director is responsible for providing vision and strategic direction for the organization. IERF provides a comprehensive benefit package and salary commensurate with experience.
Duties
- Collaborate with the Board of Directors to implement strategic plans to achieve business objectives.
- Recruit and develop a team of employees to lead critical departments and manage important business functions.
- Monitor IERF operations and ensure that business practices comply with regulatory and legal requirements. Maintain high quality and accurate service at or above industry standards.
- Develop the organizational culture and promote transparency and collaboration throughout the organization.
- Develop partnerships with university and licensure stakeholders and other relevant parties.
- Identify potential risks and opportunities within the organization and its environment to protect business interests.
- Represent IERF at professional and academic conferences and other events to continue to strengthen IERF’s reputation.
Qualifications/Experience
- Experience managing budgets and maintaining cost control.
- Leadership experience.
- Commitment to the mission and goals of the organization.
- Master’s degree in relevant field.
- Experience in the field of international education and evaluation (preferred).
IERF provides a comprehensive benefit package and salary range beginning $170K commensurate with experience.
NOTE
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
- No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Contact
Email your cover and resume to recruitment@ierf.org. Also, please include how you learned of this opportunity.
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