Executive Director

SETDA; Virginia; A distancia; USD 140.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SETDA, the State Educational Technology Directors Association, seeks an experienced association professional to serve as its next Executive Director. This full-time, remote position offers an opportunity to lead a nationally recognized membership organization and shape its future direction.

Reporting to the Board, the Executive Director will implement strategic priorities, strengthen member value, ensure financial sustainability, and oversee the organization's daily operations.

Formación

• Experience leading a nonprofit or association at executive level.
• Strong governance and strategic planning experience.
• Experience supervising staff and managing contractors.
• Proven ability to develop sponsorships and revenue.
• Excellent communication and public representation skills.
• CAE designation preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead SETDA's strategic priorities and governance.
• Strengthen member value and partnerships.
• Oversee finances, budgeting, and reporting.
• Direct programs, operations, and staff.
• Represent SETDA in national education technology policy.
• Coordinate with the Board and volunteers.
• Travel nationally for engagement, including in the Washington, DC area.

Conocimientos

Strategic leadership

Financial oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Board governance

Staff supervision

Grant fundraising

Public speaking

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

SETDA (State Educational Technology Directors Association) is the national membership association representing state and territorial educational technology and digital learning leaders. Founded in 2001, SETDA supports its members through professional collaboration, leadership development, policy engagement, research, and strategic partnerships. SETDA works to advance the effective use of technology in education while strengthening the capacity and collective voice of state education leaders.

Role Description

SETDA seeks an experienced association professional to serve as its next Executive Director. This full-time, remote position offers an opportunity to lead a nationally recognized membership organization and help shape its future direction.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for implementing strategic priorities, strengthening member value, ensuring financial sustainability, and overseeing the organization's daily operations.

The Executive Director leads a small, remote staff and external contractors; oversees budgeting, financial reporting, programs, and organizational performance; cultivates partnerships and diversified revenue opportunities; and supports effective Board governance. The position also serves as SETDA's principal spokesperson and represents the organization in national education technology and public policy discussions. The role requires periodic national travel, including regular engagement with members and partners in the Washington, DC area.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in professional association or nonprofit executive management, including strategic planning, operations, financial oversight, and organizational leadership.
• Strong understanding of membership organizations, member value, volunteer leadership, and Board governance.
• Experience supervising staff, managing contractors, and leading collaborative teams in a small or distributed organization.
• Demonstrated success in financial management, revenue development, sponsorships, partnerships, or organizational sustainability.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and public representation skills.
• Ability to translate Board-approved strategic priorities into measurable organizational results.
• Familiarity with education, educational technology, digital learning, or public policy is highly desirable.
• Experience with grant-funded programs, national advocacy, and cross-sector partnerships is beneficial.
• Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant executive experience; advanced degree preferred.

Compensation: $140,000–$160,000 annually.

Location: Remote, with national travel and regular engagement in Washington, DC.

SETDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices.