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Associate Secretary
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The Phi Beta Kappa Society
Associate Secretary Position Description
The Phi Beta Kappa Society invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Associate Secretary. The Associate Secretary acts as the chief operating officer of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Since its founding in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa has celebrated excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and championed freedom of thought. As America’s most prestigious academic honor society, Phi Beta Kappa is uniquely equipped to advocate for the value of liberal arts and sciences education. The mission of the Phi Beta Kappa Society is to champion education in the liberal arts and sciences, to foster freedom of thought, and to recognize academic excellence.
Responsibilities
In this role, the Associate Secretary: Reports directly to the Secretary Provides general support of the work of the Secretary in advancing Phi Beta Kappa’s mission Serves as the Society’s Chief Operating Officer with responsibilities for human resources management, and financial and budgetary operation Serves as liaison to the Phi Beta Kappa Senate (the Society’s board of directors) Oversees the general day-to-day operations of the national office, in collaboration with the Society staff of approximately 20 Leads planning for the celebration of the Society’s 250th anniversary Provides support for the Senate’s Futures Task Force which is reviewing the requirements for election to membership Collaborates with and serves as a resource for the staff responsible for Society programs Provides strategic direction for a significant upgrade to the membership database Coordinates fundraising with an external development consultant Serves as liaison to the board of the Phi Beta Kappa Foundation, the external investment consultant, the investment committee, and investment managers Participates with the Secretary, program directors, and others to develop and oversee the annual budget Collaborates with external accounting and tax firms Interacts with the Society’s legal counsel, and other external contacts including vendors and bankers Manages member relations with member services support staff Participates in planning and convening the Society’s Triennial Council, the meeting of the Society’s legislative body Occasionally represents the Society at events, conferences, and other outside efforts, with, or in lieu of, the Secretary Directly supervises staff with responsibility for information technology, member relations and membership records, communications and social media, and management and maintenance of the headquarters building. Qualifications
The key qualifications and attributes of the successful candidate include: Advanced degree and Phi Beta Kappa membership preferred Significant background in management positions, with nonprofit organization experience preferred, such as with higher education institutions, foundations, membership associations, or government agencies Demonstrated passion and commitment to Phi Beta Kappa’s mission and ideals and to the liberal arts and sciences Clear evidence of the ability to supervise teams, and willingness to work collaboratively, in a collegial and diplomatic manner in a small-office environment, and to interact successfully with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds Exceptional ability to problem-solve, with flexibility, creativity, imagination, tact, and decisiveness, in collaboration with others Outstanding organizational ability, allowing for the successful development, execution, and timely completion of multiple projects concurrently, including those with multi-year timetables Clear capacity to attend to detail, prioritize projects, and achieve timely results, while maintaining an attitude of flexibility Knowledge of and interest in financial aspects of nonprofit management Knowledge of and interest in membership outreach Exceptional written and oral presentation skills Demonstrated commitment to advancing an organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals More information about Phi Beta Kappa and the Associate Secretary search, including full lists of responsibilities and qualifications, is available at:
https://apptrkr.com/5713255 How to Apply
The position is open until filled but only applications received by
Thursday, January 2, 2025,
can be assured full consideration. Phi Beta Kappa and Academic Search, which is assisting in this search, will keep all nominations, applications, and inquiries confidential. All applications must include a letter of interest, full resume/curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of five professional references (who will not be contacted without permission). Please submit all materials to
PBKAssociateSecretary@academicsearch.org Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting consultants Ann Die Hasselmo ( Ann.Hasselmo@academicsearch.org ) and Chris Butler ( Chris.Butler@academicsearch.org ). Further information about The Phi Beta Kappa Society is available at
https://www.pbk.org . Phi Beta Kappa is an equal opportunity employer and seeks a diverse pool of candidates for this position.
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In this role, the Associate Secretary: Reports directly to the Secretary Provides general support of the work of the Secretary in advancing Phi Beta Kappa’s mission Serves as the Society’s Chief Operating Officer with responsibilities for human resources management, and financial and budgetary operation Serves as liaison to the Phi Beta Kappa Senate (the Society’s board of directors) Oversees the general day-to-day operations of the national office, in collaboration with the Society staff of approximately 20 Leads planning for the celebration of the Society’s 250th anniversary Provides support for the Senate’s Futures Task Force which is reviewing the requirements for election to membership Collaborates with and serves as a resource for the staff responsible for Society programs Provides strategic direction for a significant upgrade to the membership database Coordinates fundraising with an external development consultant Serves as liaison to the board of the Phi Beta Kappa Foundation, the external investment consultant, the investment committee, and investment managers Participates with the Secretary, program directors, and others to develop and oversee the annual budget Collaborates with external accounting and tax firms Interacts with the Society’s legal counsel, and other external contacts including vendors and bankers Manages member relations with member services support staff Participates in planning and convening the Society’s Triennial Council, the meeting of the Society’s legislative body Occasionally represents the Society at events, conferences, and other outside efforts, with, or in lieu of, the Secretary Directly supervises staff with responsibility for information technology, member relations and membership records, communications and social media, and management and maintenance of the headquarters building. Qualifications
The key qualifications and attributes of the successful candidate include: Advanced degree and Phi Beta Kappa membership preferred Significant background in management positions, with nonprofit organization experience preferred, such as with higher education institutions, foundations, membership associations, or government agencies Demonstrated passion and commitment to Phi Beta Kappa’s mission and ideals and to the liberal arts and sciences Clear evidence of the ability to supervise teams, and willingness to work collaboratively, in a collegial and diplomatic manner in a small-office environment, and to interact successfully with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds Exceptional ability to problem-solve, with flexibility, creativity, imagination, tact, and decisiveness, in collaboration with others Outstanding organizational ability, allowing for the successful development, execution, and timely completion of multiple projects concurrently, including those with multi-year timetables Clear capacity to attend to detail, prioritize projects, and achieve timely results, while maintaining an attitude of flexibility Knowledge of and interest in financial aspects of nonprofit management Knowledge of and interest in membership outreach Exceptional written and oral presentation skills Demonstrated commitment to advancing an organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals More information about Phi Beta Kappa and the Associate Secretary search, including full lists of responsibilities and qualifications, is available at:
https://apptrkr.com/5713255 How to Apply
The position is open until filled but only applications received by
Thursday, January 2, 2025,
can be assured full consideration. Phi Beta Kappa and Academic Search, which is assisting in this search, will keep all nominations, applications, and inquiries confidential. All applications must include a letter of interest, full resume/curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of five professional references (who will not be contacted without permission). Please submit all materials to
PBKAssociateSecretary@academicsearch.org Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting consultants Ann Die Hasselmo ( Ann.Hasselmo@academicsearch.org ) and Chris Butler ( Chris.Butler@academicsearch.org ). Further information about The Phi Beta Kappa Society is available at
https://www.pbk.org . Phi Beta Kappa is an equal opportunity employer and seeks a diverse pool of candidates for this position.
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