The AIR Executive Office in Tallahassee, Florida has a couple of exciting opportunities for IR professionals looking to make their next career move. To accommodate growth, AIR is recruiting two Associate Directors to join the Executive Office team. Although the newly created positions will have different roles, both will be part of the senior leadership for the organization and report directly to the Executive Director, Randy Swing.

The final job duties for each of the associate directors will be built around the skills and interests of the individuals. A brief description is below and additional information and an online application system are available at www.airweb.org/jobs.

The Associate Director (Federal Contracts Focus) will coordinate AIR’s IPEDS trainers and a team of 3 – 4 full-time project managers and support staff. In addition, the Associate Director will provide leadership for the AIR/NCES National Summer Data Policy Institute. This week-long training program in Washington, D.C. trains 50 or more doctoral students and institutional research professionals in the use of national higher education data for dissertations and research projects. The scale and scope of the contract make this position an exciting and challenging leadership opportunity. Visit www.airweb.org/jobs for additional information and to apply.

The Associate Director (Professional Development Focus) will coordinate with AIR’s Professional Development Services Committee to identify topics for Webinars as well as potential presenters. The Associate Director will manage content experts, and work with other staff to market and deliver each Webinar. Additionally, this position will work with the Board and Executive Office to undertake surveys and research of AIR’s member database to build a deeper understanding of our members and the IR field. The individual in this position will become the “go to” person for national perspectives on the field of institutional research. Visit www.airweb.org/jobs for additional information and to apply.

AIR is expanding its operations and web services to advance college and university institutional research (IR) in support of decision-making at the campus, state, and national levels.

AIR has identified a need to redesign its Web site and redevelop existing applications to provide a meaningful and modern site for its 4,000 members. AIR is also undertaking new research initiatives to document the status of the IR field and professional development needs of members.

AIR currently employs 20 staff members who manage several large grant, fellowship, and educational training programs. AIR receives funding from the Federal government, a private foundation, and membership fees.

AIR staff and members design and deliver professional development opportunities for individuals in the field of IR and assessment. The range of professional development includes face-to-face meetings with 50 - 1,400 participants, books, an electronic newsletter, online training courses and webinars.

AIR, a non-lobbying association, is located in northeast Tallahassee, FL just off Thomasville Road south of I-10.

Outstanding benefits and pay, free parking, and opportunity for advancement make AIR a rewarding work environment.