Affiliate Relations Director, Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), Madison, Wisconsin

Date position posted:  August 28, 2007

Closing date:  September 17, 2007

Manage WEAC’s Affiliate Relations programs, including Education Support Professionals, Wisconsin Technical College System, Student WEA, UniServ, and WEAC-Retired. Serve as State UniServ Manager. Assist UniServs and local association affiliates with organizing and organizational issues. Direct and supervise the Associate and Professional Staff assigned to the Affiliate Relations Department and State Option UniServs. Maintain contacts with, and represent WEAC to, the general public and external organizations. Serve as a member of the WEAC Management Team and Staff Liaison to the Affiliate Relations Committee. Reports to the WEAC Executive Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage WEAC’s Affiliate Relations programs.
• Assist UniServs and local association affiliates with organizational issues.
• Advise the WEAC Executive Director and President on Affiliate Relations issues and, under their direction, manage Affiliate Relations’ functions.
• Understand and implement NEA and UEP funding program.
• Understand and implement UniServ Program.
• Understand and implement NEA and WEAC UniServ Guidelines.
• Understand and implement Local President Release Time program.
• Serve as liaison to Affiliate Relations Committee.
• Negotiate and administer agreements with outside organizations.
• Assign, direct, and supervise the Associate and Professional Staff assigned to the Affiliate Relations Department, including employees of State Option UniServs.
• Direct the Affiliate Relations department and perform related management functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Appropriate academic credentials (minimum bachelor’s degree in a relevant field).
• Knowledge of current WEAC programs and strategic objectives (e.g. WEAC’s Great Schools program).
• Knowledge of organizational development concepts, facilitation, and principles of management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and other technologies.
• Outstanding skills as a leader, an organizer, and manager.
• An understanding of the operations of a labor union and a firm commitment to union values.  
• Integrity, high ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidential information.
• The ability to promote and adhere to WEAC Policies as adopted by the WEAC Board of Directors and Representative Assembly.
• Commitment to public education as an institution.
• Ability and desire to work in a team environment with other managers.
• Capacity to maintain and enhance, where necessary, professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
• Demonstrated experience with organizing campaigns and collective bargaining process.
• Ability and readiness to work long hours and occasional weekends.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

The successful candidate will have the following traits: seeks input, actively listens, brings people and ideas together, makes timely and objective decisions, has a clear vision, and can think outside the box.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Competitive salary and benefit package including, but not limited to:  employer-paid health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.  Vision and long-term care insurance available, liberal retirement package, business ground transportation package, sick leave, vacation, and training funds.

TO APPLY:
Please submit a letter of interest detailing your experience in the areas of responsibility outlined above.  Describe relevant supervisory, management and organizing experiences.  Include at least two letters of reference from employers or colleagues who are familiar with your work and the names of three other references.  Submit this material and a copy of your resume no later than September 17, 2007, to:

Dave O’Connell
Human Resources Director
Wisconsin Education Association Council
33 Nob Hill Road
PO Box 8003
Madison, WI  53708-8003
(Reference:  Affiliate Relations Director)

WEAC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PROVIDES A SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT

The American Federation of Teachers and its affiliates
are equal opportunity employers.