Virginia Education Association

UniServ Director
Mountain View

Based in Fredericksburg, VA

 

The Virginia Education Association (VEA) is seeking applicants for a UniServ Director who will be based in Fredericksburg. VEA is the largest union of teachers and school support professionals working for the betterment of public education for every student in the Commonwealth. VEA is the state affiliate of the National Education Association with more than 3.2 million members. 

Position and Area Description:
Mountain View UniServ Unit are currently staffed by two UniServ Directors. This position will support: Stafford, Culpeper, and Rappahannock. The UniServ office is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.A. or B.S. degree preferred; equivalent of education and work experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated skills in developing strategies to foster positive change
• Successful work experience in public schools or associations advocating for public schools
• Political Awareness
• Strong advocate for racial and social justice
• Demonstrable high-level knowledge/skills in all areas of association activities, including:
  • effective verbal skills including presentation skills
  • clear, concise writing skills
  • knowledge of technology and application to work assignments 
  • demonstrated skill in desk top publishing 
  • highly developed and effective interpersonal skills
  • demonstrated positive collaborative working relationships with others
  • conflict resolution/mediation skills
  • conceptualizing, developing and delivering training and organizational programs
  • skill in project management, assessment, and evaluation
  • demonstrated effectiveness in counseling, coaching, and mentoring
  • ability to be flexible – shifting priorities/resources with a positive attitude
  • strong public relations skills
  • self-starter who can work without direct supervision
  • political awareness of campaigns and lobbying

Core Job Functions:

• Assist local leadership in developing and implementing year-round membership recruitment and retention plans
• Assist in the design and execution of association/rep building level leader training
• Assist local leadership in providing association visibility in worksites where building local leaders/ARs have yet to be identified
• Assist local leadership in identifying potential building-level leaders/ARs.
• Assist locals in the recruitment and leadership development of Education Support Professionals
• Assist local leadership to develop capacity for advocacy and activism within the membership and larger community
• Provide consultation to members and local Associations on and work to protect member rights and working conditions
• Perform administrative function in local UniServ offices and service areas, including, but not limited to, oversight of office calendars and schedules, supervision of support staff, oversight of office budgets, etc. 
• Maintain a working knowledge of the IMS and other related membership information systems as NEA/VEA may employ
• Provide guidance to local leadership on the procurement of office equipment, local staff and space and any contracts/leases and record-keeping associated with same.
• Coordinate state and national resources including raising awareness of member benefits
• Provide salary and negotiations/meet and confer consultation and related training to local leaders
• Develop members’ leadership and organizing skills through training workshops
• Assist in legislative and political activities and maintain familiarity with federal, state and local legislation and policies affecting members. 
• Able to apply a racial and social lens to the work 

Salary
This position is covered by the Virginia Professional Staff Association (VPSA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) 2023-2026 and has a salary range of $81,949 – $114,138.

VEA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Virginia Education Association is committed to building a diverse team that reflects our membership and the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from underrepresented backgrounds.

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