The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) seeks an outstanding leader to serve as President and CEO of the Association. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., NASFAA is the largest institutional-based higher education membership association in the United States.

As the primary, student-focused professional association representing the financial aid interests of institutions of higher education in the U.S, NASFAA s principal goal is to promote maximum funding and effective delivery of financial assistance to students, with an emphasis on need-based aid. NASFAA is also unique in that it is the only volunteer-driven, national association with a primary focus on student aid legislation, regulatory analysis, and professional development for financial aid administrators.

NASFAA s mission is to promote the professional preparation, effectiveness, support and diversity of people and organizations involved in the administration of student financial aid, and to facilitate communication throughout its community. NASFAA encourages and promotes programs and policies that remove financial barriers to ensure student access to and success in postsecondary education. Public policy advocacy on behalf of students, families, and institutions is at the very core of who we are and what we do.

Founded in 1966 as an outgrowth of three regional professional associations, NASFAA was incorporated in 1973 as a nonprofit corporation in the District of Columbia. Today, NASFAA represents nearly 3,000 traditionally and organizationally diverse institutions of higher education. More than 20,000 financial aid administrators at our member institutions nationwide benefit from information, training, advocacy and professional services provided by NASFAA.

NASFAA s next president will be a visionary leader who will value, support, and promote the mission of NASFAA as a volunteer driven, student focused organization through the continuation and enhancement of NASFAA s membership services and through the support of the Association s advocacy and public policy work.

S/he will serve as the primary voice of NASFAA and as the liaison between the Association, its members, its education association partners, the U.S. Congress, the Executive Branch, the U.S. Department of Education, other government agencies, and the media. In this role, the president develops testimony as well as legislative and regulatory positions, and negotiates with policymakers and other education organizations on issues of student access and financial aid. S/he will develop and implement strategic goals, build strategic partnerships, and define strategic directions for the 30 NASFAA staff members, empowering them to develop comprehensive plans to carry out new initiatives.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the NASFAA Presidential Search Profile which contains additional information on the nature of this opportunity and the application process at: http://www.academic-search.com/uploads/profiles/NASFAAProfile.pdf and at:
http://www.nasfaa.org/publications/2009/2010ceo/2010ceosearch.html. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Submissions received by March 1, 2010 will be assured full consideration. Electronic applications and nominations (in MS Word or PDF) should be sent to: nasfaa@academic-search.com.

NASFAA is being assisted by:

Dr. Karen L. Goldstein, Senior Consultant
klg@academic-search.com
Academic Search, Inc.

James H. Day, Senior Consultant
jhd@academic-search.com
Academic Search, Inc.