Advocacy is an opportunity. There is real room to elevate the EA profession with policymakers and to advocate for EAPs at the federal level. EAPA needs a CEO who can build that voice. The next Chief Executive will operate squarely at the intersection of mission and enterprise — protecting member trust while modernizing the organization that serves them.
WHAT YOU WILL LEAD
The role carries seven core mandates, each tied to how the Board will measure success:
MANDATE
WHAT THE ROLE DEMANDS
1. Direct the Association
Set and execute strategy across operations, education, member services, and the Annual EAPA Institute & EXPO. Keep EAPA’s digital and operational infrastructure responsive — and ensure every member inquiry, question, and concern is heard and answered.
2. Grow Global Visibility & Standing
Serve as EAPA’s chief ambassador. Strengthen brand, reputation, and media presence; speak on the world’s stages; and deepen strategic alliances that expand EAPA’s influence across the 5+ countries it already touches.
3. Steward & Grow the Finances
Own the budget, reserves, and investment policy. Diversify non-dues revenue — sponsorships, certification, conferences, online education, and partnerships — and make data- and ROI-driven decisions. Be willing to roll up your sleeves, be creative, and bring in dollars.
4. Build Talent & Culture
Lead, motivate, and grow a high-performing team. Maintain accountability while sustaining a healthy culture, and develop the next generation of leaders.
5. Lead Partnerships & Contracts
Negotiate, sign, and manage every major agreement — conference, certification, member services, finance, and legal. Cultivate sponsors and industry partners, and advocate for the EA profession at the federal level.
6. Partner with the Board & Governance
Operate effectively within association governance — supporting the Board, Executive Committee, and the three-year Board cycle — while maintaining clear operational leadership boundaries and communicating change with confidence.
7. Champion Committees & Volunteers
Support and energize EAPA’s committees, task forces, and panels — including the EACC and the Meetings, Development, Marketing, Strategic Planning, International, and Membership efforts etc. that power the association.
WHO YOU ARE
The most effective association CEOs today are rarely administrators. They are hybrids — executive, strategist, relationship builder, change leader, and mission advocate. The ideal candidate is: