Board Members provide strategic oversight, support the President, ensure AGS’s mission, values, and financial health are upheld, and promote AGS’s community impact.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Governance:

Provide strategic guidance and ensure alignment with AGS’s mission. Review key performance metrics; approve budgets, audits, ensure legal and fiduciary compliance, participate in the President’s annual evaluation; and represent AGS external stakeholders.

Board Term & Commitment:

Serve a three-year term that includes attending six Board meetings and two strategic planning events per year. Participate in standing and ad hoc committees, attend college events, help identify and recruit prospective board members to foster diversity, and remain informed about trends in mental health and higher education.

Philanthropy:

Prioritize AGS as a philanthropic commitment by making an annual contribution at a personally meaningful level, with a goal of 100% board participation in giving.

Compensation:

This is a volunteer role. AGS provides reimbursement for in-state travel, accommodations, and administrative support related to board service.

Qualifications

AGS is seeking ideal candidates who bring the following strengths to advance AGS’s mission and values

◊ Leadership experience in fundraising and development, higher education, government, nonprofit, mental health, or related fields.

◊ A shared commitment to advancing AGS’s mission through active engagement and meaningful giving.

◊ A strategic thinker with the ability to bring insight to both long- and short-term planning initiatives.

◊ A collaborative spirit paired with intellectual curiosity and a growth-oriented mindset

◊ High standards of integrity and credibility, along with a genuine passion for mental health and social impact.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Adler Graduate School (AGS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, familial status, public assistance, or local human rights commission activity in employment of faculty or staff, admission or treatment of students, or operation of educational programs and activities. AGS is committed to providing equal education and employment opportunities in accordance with all applicable Federal and State laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

We keep applications on file for future positions! Fill out our Job Application and feel free to complete our Equal Opportunity Employment Survey. Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to work@alfredadler.edu.