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
  
• Mentor Program Chair
• CAS Representative 
• Equity, Belonging, & Inclusion (EBI) Council
• Online Community Chair

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

Awards Committee Chair:
Leadership Position: AHEPPP Awards Committee Chair
Reports to: AHEPPP Board of Directors and Executive Director
Length of Term: December 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 Friday, December 6, 2024.

Awards Committee:
Leadership Position: AHEPPP Awards Committee - Multiple positions
Reports to: AHEPPP Awards Committee Chair
Length of Term: January 2025 - December 2025
Time commitment: 2-5 hours per week, varies

Position description: The AHEPPP Awards Committee provides leadership and strategic direction for the Family Engagement in Higher Education Awards. Guided by the AHEPPP mission, vision, values, and current strategic priorities, the Awards Committee works collaboratively to plan and execute the nomination, review, and selection process. The AHEPPP Awards Committee is separate from the National Conference Planning Team but works closely with them to coordinate award presentations at the National Conference held annually each fall.

Committee Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and execute marketing and recruitment of award nominations

• Solicit internal and external award reviewers and coordinate the review process 

• Collaborate with the AHEPPP National Conference Committee to coordinate award presentations at the 2025 AHEPPP National Conference


• 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 on the Awards Committee; 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, assessment, and marketing skills

• Relational, collaborative, dependable, and responsive

• Ability to meet with the Awards Committee and Chair regularly

• Ability to attend the Family Engagement in Higher Education National Conference in 2025
• All applicants must submit a signed letter from their supervisor certifying institutional support to attend the national conference. Institutional support includes travel costs (conference registration, airfare, hotel, ground transportation, meals, and lodging). 


Contact: If you have any questions before applying, please contact Jennifer Wood, AHEPPP Executive Director.

Applications are due by 11:59 pm EST on Friday, December 6, 2024.

Click here to apply!

EBI Council Member:

Leadership Position: Equity, Belonging, & Inclusion (EBI) Council Member - Multiple positions
Reports to: EBI Council Chairs
Length of Term: Two years, renewable
Time commitment: 8 hours per month

Position Description: The EBI Council ensures the promotion of AHEPPP’s belief in and commitment to becoming an anti-racist association in its practice by working towards sustaining an inclusive, non-discriminatory, and welcoming organization for all its members.

Responsibilities:

The AHEPPP EBI Council will lead the organization to create a diverse and inclusive environment for AHEPPP members by:

• Ensuring that equity, belonging, and inclusion are foundational aspects of our educational practices, policies, and procedures and tie directly to our diversity and inclusion core commitment
• Through focused efforts, working to build a more diverse membership body, ensuring that scholarly research on equity, belonging, and inclusion are valued and supported
• Providing recommendations to the AHEPPP Board of Directors, thereby facilitating a pathway to making AHEPPP a national leader in this area.
• Serving as a responsible and ethical voice to advance best practices related to equity, belonging, and inclusion in the profession

Desired Qualifications:

• Current member of the association with at least three years of experience in Parent/Family Engagement
• Understanding of and experience with diversity, equity, access, and inclusion work in higher education or community settings

Contact: If you have any questions before applying, please contact Maureen Hurley, AHEPPP Board Member. 

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, December 6, 2024.

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Mentorship Program Chair:

Leadership Position: 2025 Mentorship Program Chair
Reports to: AHEPPP Board of Directors and Executive Director
Length of Term: January 2025 - December 2025, renewable
Time commitment: 2-4 hours per week, varies

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

Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Board of Directors Membership Liaisons
• Lead all components of the AHEPPP Mentorship Program
• Recruit, select, and pair mentors and mentees from the AHEPPP membership
• Host Mentor Cohort meetings for mentors to equip them in their roles
• Send monthly emails to mentors providing them with discussion topics for their mentees
• Connect with mentees to ensure they receive the needed AHEPPP support
• Prepare and submit a final report (executive summary) documenting decisions, activities, results of new programs, and future recommendations.

Desired Qualifications:

• Current member of AHEPPP with at least three years of experience in parent/family engagement
• Experience as either a mentor or mentee
• Ability to lead meetings and speak in front of groups on Zoom
• Strong organizational skills
• Desire to help others demonstrated by being relational, collaborative, and responsive
• Ability to meet regularly with Board Liaisons and Membership Committee

Contact: If you have any questions before applying, please contact Shana Lee or Lady Cox, AHEPPP Board of Directors

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, December 6, 2024.

Mentors:

Leadership Position: Mentor -  Multiple positions available
Reports to: Board of Directors Liaison
Length of Term: January 2025 - December 2025
Time commitment: 2 hours per month

Position Description: An AHEPPP mentor positively supports and encourages professional development and growth. Acting as a resource, they are a trusted advisor that a mentee can turn to with questions and concerns. Mentors are dedicated to the partnership and will experience personal and professional growth as they navigate the ins and outs of the AHEPPP organization, parent and family programming, and higher education.

Responsibilities:

• Attend Mentor training held at the beginning of each cycle
• Participate in Quarterly Mentor Cohort meetings
• Maintain a monthly (minimum) connection with your mentee in the form of a phone call, email, or other mode of outreach
• Share articles, resources, and conferences that may be of interest to your mentee and mentor cohort

Desired Qualifications:

• At least five years of experience in the field of parent/family relations
• Ability to meet regularly with assigned mentee and Mentor Cohort
• Passion for professional development and family relations
• Strong interpersonal communication skills

Contact: If you have any questions before applying, please contact Lady Cox or Shana Lee, AHEPPP Board of Directors.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, December 6, 2024.

Click here to apply.

National Conference Committee:

Position Description: Guided by the AHEPPP mission, values, and current strategic priorities, the Family Engagement in Higher Education National Conference Planning Committee collaborates to plan and execute the National Conference held annually each fall.

Responsibilities:

• Please visit the Conference Committee website for responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Current member of the association with at least one year of experience in parent/family engagement
• Strong organizational skills
• Relational, collaborative, and responsive
• Ability to meet regularly with the Conference Chair and committee members
• Ability to attend the 2025 Family Engagement in Higher Education National Conference
• All applicants must submit a signed letter of support from their supervisor certifying institutional support to attend the national conference. Institutional support includes travel costs (conference registration, airfare, hotel, ground transportation, and meals)

Contact: If you have questions before applying, please contact Jennifer Wood, AHEPPP Executive Director.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, December 6, 2024.

Click here to apply.

Online Community Chair:

Position Description: The Online Community Chair provides leadership and strategic direction for the Online Community. The Chair ensures the platform's success from start to finish by maintaining that all aspects align with AHEPPP's mission, vision, and values as the premier association for family engagement at the collegiate level.

Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Board of Directors Membership Liaisons
• Serve as the primary role on the Online Community Team, which includes the AHEPPP Executive Director and Board Liaisons to establish the program's topics, concepts, and design, including the technical, operational, and digital footprint for the Online Community
• In collaboration with the Liaisons, create a plan to fully utilize the Online Community to support members for maximized engagement and participation actively
• With the Executive Director and Communications Chair to develop a communications plan and develop materials as needed
• In collaboration with the Liaisons, prepare and submit and final report (executive summary) as directed to document decisions activities, results of new programs, and recommendations to the incoming Chair, Liaisons, and the Board of Directors

Desired Qualifications:

• Current member of the association with at least two years of experience in parent/family engagement
• Strong organizational skills
• Relational, collaborative, and responsive
• Ability to meet regularly with Board Liaisons and Membership Committee

Contact: If you have any questions before applying, please contact Lady Cox or Shana Lee, AHEPPP Board of Directors.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, December 6, 2024.

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 Friday, December 6, 2024.

Click here to apply.