Executive Director

Location: Remote with travel for Annual Conference, in-person meetings, and approved eventsAbout the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS)

Please visit us at https://www.hapsweb.org to learn more about HAPS.

The Human Anatomy and Physiology Society is the leading professional association dedicated to advancing excellence in the teaching of human anatomy and physiology. Since its founding, HAPS has brought together educators from colleges, universities, community colleges, high schools, health professions programs, and related educational institutions who share a commitment to high-quality teaching, educational scholarship, professional development, and student success.

HAPS serves a diverse and growing community of educators across the United States and around the world. Through its annual conference, regional meetings, educational programs, professional development opportunities, publications, comprehensive assessment resources, and collaborative network of volunteer leaders, HAPS promotes innovation in anatomy and physiology education while fostering collegiality, scholarship, and lifelong professional engagement.

As a member-driven organization, HAPS relies on the dedication of its volunteer leaders, committees, and professional partners to achieve its mission. The Executive Director plays a central leadership role in bringing these efforts together—working collaboratively with the Board of Directors, Steering Committee, an association management company, other volunteer leaders, and external partners.

Position Summary

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) and is responsible for advancing the Society's mission, strategic priorities, organizational sustainability, and member value. Working in partnership with the Board of Directors, volunteer leaders, and association management company (AMC), the Executive Director provides executive leadership to strengthen HAPS as the premier professional association for anatomy and physiology educators.

The Executive Director leads through collaboration, influence, and strategic coordination. While the association management company provides day-to-day association management and administrative support, the Executive Director provides overall organizational leadership, advances strategic priorities, strengthens membership and financial sustainability, develops partnerships and revenue opportunities, and serves as a connector among the Board, Steering Committee, volunteer leaders, and the AMC. The Executive Director serves as the Board's chief executive advisor and an ambassador for the Society.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree required
• Experience building strategic partnerships and external relationships
• At least one year of relevant professional experience in a nonprofit association, higher education institution, or comparable organization
• Experience developing revenue opportunities through partnerships, sponsorships, fundraising, grants, business development, educational products, or other sources

Preferred:

• Three to five years (or more) of relevant professional experience in a nonprofit, association, higher education institution, or comparable organization
• Experience in higher education, working with educators and academic institutions, or leading or supporting a professional association or other member-drive organization is strongly preferred
• Additional relevant experience may include working with governing boards and volunteer leaders: strategic planning and organizational development; marketing, outreach, or membership growth; and financial management and budgeting

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Collaborate with the Board and volunteer leaders to implement strategic priorities, establish measurable outcomes, and regularly assess organizational performance. Identify opportunities for innovation, growth, and sustainability while ensuring programs, initiatives, and resources remain aligned with the Society's mission and evolving member needs.

Marketing, Communications, and Organizational Visibility

Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies that enhance awareness of HAPS, strengthen the Society's value proposition, and expand its reach within the anatomy and physiology education community. Collaborate with the AMC and volunteer leaders to promote membership, programs, conferences, educational resources, and revenue-generating initiatives while increasing organizational visibility and engagement.

External Relations, Partnerships, and Advancement

Serve as the primary ambassador for HAPS by cultivating strategic relationships that enhance the Society's visibility, influence, and impact. Develops partnerships and advancement opportunities that support organizational growth, financial sustainability, and member value.

Financial Stewardship and Organizational Sustainability

Partner with the Treasurer and the AMG to support sound financial management, annual budget development, and strategic resource planning. Monitor financial and organizational performance, assess the alignment of resources with strategic priorities, and recommend actions that strengthen the Society's long-term sustainability and operational effectiveness.

Programs, Conferences, and Educational Initiatives

Collaboratewith the Steering Committee, volunteer leaders, and the AMC to develop, deliver, and continuously improve conferences, educational programs, and professional development opportunities. Support innovation, accessibility, and program excellence while advancing opportunities that strengthen member engagement and educational impact.

Board Engagement

Serveas the Board's principal executive advisor by providing timely information, strategic recommendations, and operational insights that support effective decision-making and governance. Facilitate communication and collaboration among the Board, committees, volunteers, and the AMG, and support the implementation of Board decisions, strategic priorities, and organizational policies.

Membership and Community Engagement

Collaboratewith volunteer leaders, committees, and association management company to develop and implement strategies that recruit, engage, and retain members while strengthening HAPS' value proposition and year-round member engagement. Analyze membership trends, support leadership development and volunteer engagement opportunities, and advance initiatives that fosters an inclusive and welcoming community.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Ability to work effectively with boards, committees, volunteer leaders, and professional partners in a member- and volunteer-driven organization
• Proactive, strategic thinking with organizational vision
• Ability to translate strategy into action and follow through on priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration, relationship-building, and influence skills
• Project management and organizational skills
• Marketing, outreach, and member engagement capabilities
• Financial management and business judgment
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Work Environment and Physical Demands

• This is a part-time position, with hours distributed throughout the week and flexibility as work might be required on evenings and weekends for events, meetings, programs or conference attendance. The Executive Director is expected to be on site for the full week of the HAPS Annual Conference.
• Expected 15-20 hours per week, with time logs of work completed.
• This is a remote work position, allowing for work from home, on location with partners and various stakeholders, and at HAPS events.
• Routinely uses office equipment and keyboards.
• Sedentary work with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Repetitive motion with substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to members, volunteers, conference attendees, business partners, or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. 

Compensation and Benefits:

• $60/hour base rate for hourly pay, not to exceed $60,000 per year (approximately 15 hours/week, with increased hours during the annual conference)
• Professional development opportunities with Board of Directors approval
• Health insurance benefits are not included.