Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Senior Associate, AFT Higher Education  Hiring Manager(s) JULIE SCHMID   Category Senior Associate   Description   Job Title:                      Senior Associate                                                                           Posting Number:      AOF-36-10-0424-N                                                                      Department:              Higher Education                                                                       Annual Salary:               97,529       The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do. The AFT believes that a culturally diverse workforce advances our mission and we strongly encourage applications from under-represented communities of workers. Position Summary:         Under the direction of the department director, the senior associate works on higher ed team, researching and writing materials; summarizing current professional issues confronting higher ed. members; contributing to and advancing the division’s programming; coordinating and conducting educational programs, conferences, and meetings; communicating with and supporting our higher education locals; and representing the division at meetings and conferences. Position Responsibilities: Track industry changes that will impact higher ed members, students, the community, and our affiliates. Collaborate in the development of educational materials and strategies that advance the AFT’s agenda. Create materials including fact sheets, white papers and other content in support of issue and advocacy campaigns. Assist in developing programs and agendas for the annual professional issues conference and other meetings, as assigned. Schedule and conduct training for affiliates and leaders. Represent the division at various national meetings and conferences. Support and coordinate opportunities to work in coalition with organizations that support AFT’s agenda. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Higher Education. Primary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience conducting presentations. 3-5 or more years knowledge and relevant experience related to higher education and the academic workforce. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.  A relevant combination of experience and training will be considered. Understanding of the AFT and/or its affiliates is a plus. Knowledge of higher education professional issues and industry standards is preferred. This position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Work Environment: AFT is a place-based organization.  This position is located at our headquarters office in Washington D.C. based and requires frequent travel.     Position Requirements Vaccine Requirement: AFT requires that all staff be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Testing Requirement: AFT requires that all staff take a self-administered AFT provided rapid-antigen test weekly. This position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. AFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer The AFT is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.        American Federation of Teachers, AFL,CIO ♦ 555 New Jersey Ave. N.W. ♦ Washington, DC 20001 ♦ 202/879-4400 ♦ www.aft.org   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Work Environment AFT is a place-based organization. This position is located at our headquarters office in Washington D.C. based and requires frequent travel.   Position   Close Date   Created By   Position Senior Associate   Close Date   Created By PATRICIA COOK   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Open Date 3/28/2024   Location Headquarters, Washington, DC   About the Organization The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.   EOE Statement The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do. The AFT believes that a culturally diverse workforce advances our mission and we strongly encourage applications from under-represented communities of workers.   This position is currently accepting applications. 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