Work at NASPA

NASPA is the leading association for the advancement, health, and sustainability of the student affairs profession. We serve the diverse needs of our community, from vice presidents of student affairs to undergraduate student leaders considering a career in the field. Founded in 1919, NASPA includes more than 15,000 members in all 50 states, 29 countries, and 8 U.S. Territories. Guided by the principles of Integrity, Innovation, Inclusion, and Inquiry, we are dedicated to empowering our members to realize their full potential and to cultivating student success in collaboration with our institutional members, who represent every sector of higher education. NASPA centers justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work; read more about our commitment here.

OUR VALUES

When you join the NASPA team, you become part of an extraordinary group who work together across functional areas to best serve our members and the student affairs profession. In addition to NASPA’s four Guiding Principles, we have set an aspirational vision for how we embody these values, called The Way We Work, which includes Accountability, Celebration, Ethics, Experiences, Learning, People, Presence, and Solutions. Our culture is one that puts people first, with policies and practices developed to meet the needs of each team member.

NASPA provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. NASPA does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; national origin; religion; sex; age; gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; veteran status; disability; marital status; personal appearance; family responsibilities; genetic information; educational status; political affiliation; unemployment status; place of residence or business; source of income; caste; matriculation; credit information; status as a survivor or family member of a survivor of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking; reproductive health decision making; or any other basis protected by law in any of its policies, employment practices, or in any context in the workplace. When necessary, NASPA also makes reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
 

OUR BENEFITS

NASPA staff benefits include nationwide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with automatic employer contribution, flexible work schedule, and paid time-off including accrued PTO, family leave, community service leave, and holidays.

MEET OUR TEAM 

To learn more about our team, please visit our staff directory.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Our Current Openings

To learn more and apply for one of our current openings, please review the individual position descriptions below.

Marketing and Communications Intern (Summer 2023)

About NASPA
NASPA is the leading association for the advancement, health, and sustainability of the student affairs profession. We serve the diverse needs of our community, from vice presidents of student affairs to undergraduate student leaders considering a career in the field. Founded in 1919, NASPA includes more than 15,000 members in all 50 states, 29 countries, and 8 U.S. Territories. Guided by the principles of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and inquiry, we are dedicated to empowering our members to realize their full potential and to cultivating student success in collaboration with our institutional members, who represent every sector of higher education. NASPA centers justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work; read more about our commitment here.


About the Position
This internship position is within the marketing and communications department at NASPA, where you will have the opportunity to experience and aide the organization with different marketing initiatives. A successful candidate will be a team player who can manage multiple marketing projects in a remote environment. This role requires writing and communication skills, an understanding of social media and email marketing, and the desire to learn more first-hand.

 

Essential Responsibilities
● Draft emails promoting events, webinars, & initiatives, utilizing NASPA’s Style Guide and Hubspot.
● Partner with the assistant director of marketing and communications on social media efforts via various channels including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
● Build and modify social media graphics in Canva in partnership with the creative campaigns manager, including event posts, announcements, membership spotlights, etc.
● Support the Marketing and Communications Team with any writing or marketing needs as requested
● Assists with all-team projects and participates actively in staff meetings and projects.
● Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned to support the association.


Reports To
Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications

Qualifications
● Experience considering the impacts of work on multiple diverse communities in analysis.
● Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.
● An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
● Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
● Demonstrated commitment to cultivating an inclusive work environment that values the perspectives and lived experiences of a diverse workforce and membership.


Employment Status
Part-time Non-Exempt: Nonexempt employees are those employees who are covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, and are eligible to be paid overtime work in accordance with the provisions of applicable wage and hour laws.


Pay and Schedule
The pay for this position is $17.00/hr up to 20 hours per week. Schedule will be determined based on academic needs within regular business hours (8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.). This application is for the Summer 2023 semester. Based on interest and needs by either party, this position may be extended. Office Location/Working Conditions/Physical Requirements


Office Location
This position may be based anywhere in the contiguous 48 states.

It is the employee’s responsibility to provide reliable internet capabilities for any work location outside of the Washington, D.C. office.

Please note, the NASPA Washington, D.C. Office is in mostly-open status at this time. The status of the office is subject to change at any time.

 

Travel
This position will not require travel.

 

Physical Requirements
● This position is primarily office-based with primary work on a computer, including phone, email, and video conferencing.
● This position may be required to pack and unpack program materials for shipment, which will require pulling, pushing, lifting, and moving boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.
● This position may be required to coordinate on-site event execution, which may include moving furniture and other items, navigating event spaces, and communicating verbally with venue staff.

 

Additional COVID-19 Information
Vaccination is not a requirement for employment. However, all employees are strongly encouraged to follow the CDC guidance on vaccination, including becoming fully-vaccinated and staying up-to-date as eligible. All employees may flex their schedules for time taken to receive and recover from COVID-19 vaccinations.

In certain circumstances, NASPA may require testing for all staff regardless of vaccination status.

Masks must be worn per local, state, tribal, and federal guidance, including the CDC, with the most stringent level of guidance followed. Regardless of guidance, all employees must have masks available should masking be requested by other employees, members, or external constituents. In certain settings, NASPA may require or strongly recommend that employees wear masks.

At the present time, NASPA will not require any employee to participate in in-person activities on behalf of the Association, regardless of their individual job duties. Job duties related to these activities will be conducted remotely where possible or reassigned as necessary.


Commitment to Non-Discrimination Statement
NASPA provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. NASPA does not discriminate on the basis of race; color, national origin; religion; sex; age; gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status; personal appearance; family responsibilities; genetic information; educational status; political affiliation; unemployment status; place of residence or business; source of income; caste; matriculation; credit information; status as a survivor or family member of a survivor of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking; reproductive health decision making; or any other basis protected by law in any of its policies, employment practices, or in any context in the workplace. When necessary, NASPA also makes reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.

 

To Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following for consideration:
● Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
● Resume
● Three References
● Link or file of portfolio
A complete set of materials should be submitted through this Asana form. Materials received by May 22 will receive priority consideration, but review will continue until the position is filled.

Assistant Director of Data Analytics

 

 

Assistant Director of Data Analytics

 

About NASPA

NASPA is the leading association for the advancement, health, and sustainability of the student affairs profession. We serve the diverse needs of our community, from vice presidents of student affairs to undergraduate student leaders considering a career in the field. Founded in 1919, NASPA includes more than 15,000 members in all 50 states, 29 countries, and 8 U.S. Territories. Guided by the principles of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and inquiry, we are dedicated to empowering our members to realize their full potential and to cultivating student success in collaboration with our institutional members, who represent every sector of higher education. NASPA centers justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work; read more about our commitment here.

 

About the Position 

As an integral member of NASPA’s Research and Policy team, the Assistant Director of Data Analytics is responsible for the collection and analysis of NASPA’s assessment and member survey data and the curation of accessible, actionable reports to support strategic decision-making. Additionally, the Assistant Director of Data Analytics will support NASPA’s research and policy agenda and related projects through data management and mixed methods analysis. The Assistant Director of Data Analytics will work closely with the professional development, membership, and marketing teams.

 

Essential Responsibilities

  • Effectively manages and shares data with internal NASPA audiences to help monitor progress of programs and initiatives;

  • Assists the Senior Director of Data Analytics with the management of data related to NASPA’s overall research agenda;

  • Collaborates with NASPA staff to design, implement, and analyze evaluations of NASPA’s professional development programs, including national conferences and online professional development programs;

  • Collaborates with NASPA staff in advancing the Association’s priorities, enhancing member services and supporting NASPA’s research and educational programming;

  • Generates consistent and timely visual assessment reports for staff as needed;

  • Assists members with data questions and requests;

  • Assists with all-team projects and participates actively in staff meetings and projects; and 

  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned to support the association. 

 

Reports To

Senior Director of Data Analytics

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in higher education, data science, statistics, or other relevant fields.  

  • Proficiency in conducting quantitative and qualitative data analyses;

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills;

  • Experience with statistical computing software programs, such as STATA, SPSS, or SAS;

  • Experience with data visualization software, such as Tableau;

  • Experience with survey design and survey software, such as Qualtrics;

  • Proven effectiveness in working independently and as part of a team;

  • Experience in managing multiple projects in a fast-paced professional setting;

  • Experience considering the impacts of work on multiple communities, including communities of color, in analysis; and

  • Demonstrated commitment to cultivating an inclusive work environment that values the perspectives and lived experiences of a diverse workforce and membership.

 

Employment Status: 

Full-time Exempt: Exempt employees by definition are exempt from overtime compensation requirements of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, and are required to work as the job demands on a no time limit basis. 

 

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000.

 

NASPA offers nationwide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with automatic employer contribution, flexible work schedule, and paid time-off including accrued PTO, family leave, community service leave, and holidays.

 

Office Location/Working Conditions/Physical Requirements 

 

Office Location

This position may be based anywhere in the contiguous 48 states. 

 

It is the employee’s responsibility to provide reliable internet capabilities for any work location outside of the Washington, D.C. office.

 

Please note, the NASPA Washington, D.C. Office is in mostly-open status at this time. The status of the office is subject to change at any time.

 

Travel 

Occasional overnight travel to represent NASPA at events, on college and university campuses, and in-person meetings is an essential function of this position. Locations vary and can include sites outside of taxi service from major airports. As a result, the position is required to have the ability to travel independently, including air travel, navigating ground transportation, and occasionally driving a rental car. 

 

Physical Requirements

  • This position is primarily office-based with primary work on a computer, including phone, email, and video conferencing.

  • Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule, overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines and support events and programs. 

 

 

Additional COVID-19 Information

Vaccination is not a requirement for employment. However, all employees are strongly encouraged to follow the CDC guidance on vaccination, including becoming fully-vaccinated and staying up-to-date as eligible. All employees may flex their schedules for time taken to receive and recover from COVID-19 vaccinations.

 

In certain circumstances, NASPA may require testing for all staff regardless of vaccination status. 

 

Masks must be worn per local, state, tribal, and federal guidance, including the CDC, with the most stringent level of guidance followed. Regardless of guidance, all employees must have masks available should masking be requested by other employees, members, or external constituents. In certain settings, NASPA may require or strongly recommend that employees wear masks. 

 

At the present time, NASPA will not require any employee to participate in in-person activities on behalf of the Association, regardless of their individual job duties. Job duties related to these activities will be conducted remotely where possible or reassigned as necessary. 

 

Commitment to Non-Discrimination Statement 

NASPA provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. NASPA does not discriminate on the basis of race; color, national origin; religion; sex; age; gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status; personal appearance; family responsibilities; genetic information; educational status; political affiliation; unemployment status; place of residence or business; source of income; caste; matriculation; credit information; status as a survivor or family member of a survivor of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking; reproductive health decision making; or any other basis protected by law in any of its policies, employment practices, or in any context in the workplace. When necessary, NASPA also makes reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. 

 

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following for consideration: 

  • Letter of Interest/Cover Letter

  • Resume

  • Three References

 

A complete set of materials should be submitted through this Asana form. Materials received by June 20, 2023 will receive priority consideration, but review will continue until the position is filled.