Executive Director

POSITION OVERVIEW: The SWS Executive Director (ED) provides collaborative feminist leadership for a diverse non-profit professional association of sociologists. The ED is an accomplished non-profit and/or higher education leader with a deep commitment to feminism and social justice. They are an agile leader who anticipates needs, recognizes opportunities, and foresees challenges.

The ED occupies a central role in a shared governance leadership model. They cultivate and sustain supportive and collaborative relationships with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders to develop strategic partnerships, create and deliver programming, and provide fiscal oversight and leadership in tandem with association commitments to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. The work requires creative problem‑solving, exemplary interpersonal and strategic communication skills, and an aptitude for developing revenue streams that support association goals.

The ED supervises and mentors a small remote Executive Office team that includes an Executive Assistant. The ED also coordinates the work of several professional services consultants (e.g., accounting, financial planning, legal). Significantly, the Executive Director routinely collaborates with more than 40 volunteer leaders including the SWS Council (a.k.a. Board of Directors), Committee Chairs, Group Directors, and other Member-leaders. Familiarity with the academic and applied work settings of members is essential to this work.

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