Director of Operations

American Finance Association; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The American Finance Association is seeking a Part-Time Director of Operations to oversee ongoing operations and programming. This role includes managing annual meetings, financial oversight, and stakeholder communication, requiring a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in operations management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years operations management experience, preferably in academic/professional associations.
• Event planning experience.
• Detail-oriented and flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual meetings and manage AFA events.
• Review contractor invoices and assist with budget planning.
• Draft stakeholder communications and manage website content.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field

Tools

Office software/databases

Job description

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Professor of Finance and Bolton-Perella Chair at Lehigh University

American Finance Association (AFA)

Position Overview: The AFA seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented Part-Time Director of Operations to support ongoing operations and annual programming. This key leadership role reports directly to the Executive Secretary and Treasurer.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Annual Meeting Management: Coordinate Board/Executive Committee meetings, manage AFA events, oversee travel grant program, and recruit student helpers for information desk
• Financial Management: Review contractor invoices, assist with budget planning, manage prize distributions, and maintain corporate compliance
• Communications & Technology: Draft stakeholder communications, manage website content, coordinate with Journal of Finance, and oversee technology infrastructure

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field
• 3+ years operations management experience (preferably academic/professional associations)
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills
• Event planning experience and proficiency with office software/databases
• Part-time: 20 hours/week
• Remote with travel to Annual Meetings
• Flexible schedule with increased workload during meeting preparation
• Competitive salary based on experience

To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and three references to [e-mail]

• The AFA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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