Leadership Opportunities 

Volunteers are the lifeblood of AHEPPP: Family Engagement in Higher Education. Through the commitment, passion, and expertise of our membership, AHEPPP remains on the forefront of important issues in working with parents and families. Volunteerism is essential to our success and resource development. By serving as a leader in AHEPPP, you are ensuring the profession is served with timely resources, access to best practices and offering a community of support for the vital work and practice of family engagement.

The following leadership opportunities are available to association members:

• Spring Summits Committee Chair
  
• Spring Summits Committee
  
• National Conference Chair
• National Conference Committee
• Awards Committee Chair
  
• Awards Committee
• Board of Directors 
• Mentors
  
• CAS Representative 
• Equity, Belonging, & Inclusion Council

All AHEPPP leaders and volunteers are required to be current members of the association for the duration of their leadership terms. 

At AHEPPP: Family Engagement in Higher Education, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them, we support them and we thrive on them for the benefit of our membership. We are committed to building an association that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Current Leadership Opportunities

Spring Summits Committee Chair:
Leadership Position: 2025 Spring Summits Planning Committee Chair
Reports to: AHEPPP Board of Directors and Executive Director
Length of Term: September 2024 - May 2025
Time commitment: 2-4 hours per week, varies

Position Description: The Spring Summits Chair provides leadership and strategic direction for the two annual virtual Spring Summits. Leading a team of volunteers, the Chair ensures the success of the Spring Summits from start to finish by maintaining that all aspects of the event align with AHEPPP's mission, vision, and values as the premier association for family engagement at the collegiate level.

Please visit the Spring Summits Committee Chair website for responsibilities, application criteria, and link to apply.
Deadline extended: Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, October 7, 2024.
All applications will be reviewed by the Board of Directors and applicants will be notified within two weeks of the closing date.

Awards Committee Chair:
Leadership Position: AHEPPP Awards Committee Chair
Reports to: AHEPPP Board of Directors and Executive Director
Length of Term: November 2024-December 2025
Time commitment: 2-5 hours per week, varies

Position description: The AHEPPP Awards Committee Chair provides leadership and strategic direction for the Family Engagement in Higher Education Awards. Leading a team of 4-6 volunteers, the Chair ensures the success of awards from start to finish by maintaining that all aspects of the awards process align with AHEPPP's mission, vision, and values as the premier association for family engagement at the collegiate level.

Please visit the Awards Committee Chair website for responsibilities, application criteria, and link to apply.
Deadline extended: Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, October 7, 2024.
All applications will be reviewed by the Board of Directors and applicants will be notified within two weeks of the closing date.

Spring Summits Committee:

Position Description: Guided by the AHEPPP mission, values, and current strategic priorities, the Family Engagement in Higher Education Spring Summits Planning Committee works collaboratively to plan and execute two virtual Spring Summits.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Summits Chair and other team members, develop program goals, topics of interest, and program types
• Design, promote, and coordinate speaker requests and/or the Call for Programs process by communicating in a timely manner with all potential program presenters
• Oversee program selection, manage the program review process, and provide feedback to presenters in collaboration with the Summits Chair.
• Secure program presenters, titles, and descriptions for the summit schedule
• Host presenters at the summits and attend to their presentation needs
• Assist the Chair in hosting and marketing the Summits 

Desired Qualifications:

• A current member of the association with at least two years of experience engaging with parents and families at the collegiate level. (Applicants do not have to officially be part of a parent and family program at their institution to serve as Awards Chair; they can come from any office, department, or program from an AHEPPP member institution that engages with parents and families of college students.)
• Strong organizational skills
• Relational, collaborative, and responsive
• Ability to meet regularly with the Summits Chair and committee members
• Ability to attend the virtual Spring Summits

Application Materials:

• Applicants must submit a current resume/vitae.
• Applicants must submit a short answer to the following prompt (limit to 500 words):
• Please write a brief statement outlining the skills and experience you have that will contribute to the planning of the 2025 Spring Summits. Please also share any particular skills related to the position. Share ideas or suggestions you have for the 2025 Spring Summits.

If you have any questions before applying, please contact Lindsey Bray, AHEPPP Board of Directors.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, October 7, 2024.

Click here to apply.