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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 (currently open)
  • Mentorship 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

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 February 1, 2025.

Click here to apply.