Job Description / Duties

Beginning in Fall, 2023. The successful candidate will assist the President to compile and track annual association budget. Assists Past-President and the Conference Manager with site selection. Assists the Conference Manager by reviewing contracts for future conference sites. The Executive Director will also assist the Webmaster to track, prepare, and review the membership list, process, and renewals.

Additionally, they will manage the financial accounts of the organization through maintaining the checking and savings accounts, handle the funds and securities of the organization, assist in investing any additional funds, as well as represent the organization in articles of incorporation and tax status requirements.

While the Executive Director is considered a nonvoting member, they will attend all Board of Directors meetings and conference calls as a non-voting member and effectively responds to questions relative to fiscal responsibilities of this position. Effectively communicates with Corporation officers and members and responds appropriately to directives/requests. Reports to the Executive Committee (President, Past-President, President-Elect) and includes the President in email correspondence on major items.

Quality performance will be expected in fund management and reporting, tracking the annual conference and summer workshops, and paying invoices. Additionally, the Executive Director will be responsible for working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, education, ages, spirituality, and identities. Position is open until filled with considerations beginning immediately.

Qualifications / Required Skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, business, or closely related discipline, from a regionally accredited institution.

Leadership Experience: Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams, preferably in a non-profit or related sector.

Non-Profit Knowledge: Understanding of non-profit operations, governance, fundraising, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and implement a long-term strategic plan aligned with the organization's mission and goals.

Financial Management: Proficiency in budgeting, financial planning, and fiscal responsibility to ensure sustainable operations and maximize resources.

Communication and Advocacy: Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to effectively represent the organization to stakeholders, partners, and the public.

Collaborative Approach: A collaborative leadership style that fosters teamwork, engages stakeholders, and builds relationships with community partners.

Mission Alignment: Passion for and commitment to the non-profit's mission, as well as a deep understanding of the populations served.

PREFERRED QUALIFACATIONS:
Education: A graduate degree in kinesiology, or a MBA in business, or closely related discipline, from a regionally accredited institution.

Fundraising and Development: Proven track record in cultivating donor relationships, securing funding, and diversifying revenue streams.

Board Governance: Experience working with a board of directors, including supporting board development, governance, and fostering effective communication.

Strategic Partnerships: Ability to identify and develop strategic partnerships with other organizations, corporations, and government entities to enhance the non-profit's impact.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Experience in culturally diverse settings.

Salary: STIPEND: The stipend is set at $6,000 per year.

Contact Information

Please send all inquiries and applications to Daniel Burt (daniel.burt@tamuk.edu). Applications should include a curriculum vitae and three references. Applications are due by midnight June 23rd, 2023.

Employer Profile

ABOUT NAKHE:
The National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE) is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization. NAKHE strives to be an inclusive community of kinesiology professionals who nurture, mentor, and lead one another to greatness. The mission of NAKHE is to foster leadership in kinesiology administration and policy related to teaching, scholarship and service in higher education. NAKHE is devoted to promoting leadership through mentoring and networking among administrators, faculty, and students inclusive of disciplinary and institutional affiliation. Our diverse membership collaborates to initiate and cultivate progressive partnerships, scholarly papers, and projects that provide the structure and resources to guide the field of kinesiology.

THE HISTORY OF NAKHE:
NAKHE is the oldest Association in kinesiology dedicated to working with programs in higher education. Founded in 1897 as the National College Physical Education Association for Men (NCPEAM), the Association expanded in 1924 with the addition of the National Association for Physical Education of College Women (NAPECW). The two associations merged officially in 1960, and subsequently published the first issue of Quest, the field’s premier journal that focuses on the role of kinesiology in higher education. More recently, NAKHE began publishing the International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education, a forum for those in the field to share new, introductory, or small-scale research in addition to best practices in leadership, administration, and teaching. NAKHE’s annual conference continues the tradition initiated in 1897 of providing opportunities for kinesiology scholars to gather to discuss leadership in the field, share best practices, and train future kinesiology leaders.