Outside Director

Augsburg Fairview Academy Board of Directors Opening

General Responsibilities:
Each Director is responsible for actively participating in the work of the Augsburg Fairview Academy Board of Directors and the life of the organization. Each Director is expected to affirm and strive to fulfill the performance expectations outlined below. These expectations are to be clearly articulated prior to nominating any candidate as a board member. The Augsburg Fairview Academy Board will nominate the candidate only after they have agreed to fulfill these expectations. In addition to the responsibilities below, Directors are expected to help each other fulfill the tasks outlined in the collective Job Description of the Board of Directors.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Believe in and be an active advocate and ambassador for the values, mission, and vision of Augsburg Fairview Academy.
  • Work with fellow board members to fulfill the obligations of board membership.
  • Behave in ways that clearly contributes to the effective operations of the Board of Directors:
    • Focus on the good of the organization and group, not on a personal agenda
    • Support board decisions once they are made
    • Participate in an honest appraisal of one’s own performance and that of the board
    • Build awareness of and vigilance towards governance matters rather than management.
  • Regularly attend board and committee meetings in accordance with the absenteeism policy. Prepare for these meetings by reviewing materials and bringing the materials to meetings. If unable to attend, notify the board or committee chair.
  • Be prepared to contribute approximately 6-8 hours per month toward board service which includes:
    • Attending a monthly board meeting (2 hours)
    • Participating on a board committee (2 hours)
    • Reading materials, preparing for meetings (1 hour)
    • Attending events at the school, assisting with fundraising and other ambassador tasks as needed (1-2 hours)
  • Keep informed about the organization and its issues by reviewing materials, participating in discussions, and asking strategic questions.
  • Actively participate in one or more fundraising event annually.
  • Use personal and professional contacts and expertise for the benefit of Augsburg Fairview Academy.
  • Serve as a committee or task force chair or member.
  • Give an annual financial contribution and support capital campaigns at a level that is personally meaningful.
  • Inform the Augsburg Fairview Academy Board of Directors of any potential conflicts of interest, whether real or perceived, and abide by the decision of the board related to the situation..

To Apply:

Interested persons must submit a written notice of intent to be a candidate for election and include an updated résumé and a short biography. Notice must be mailed to Vasileios (Bill) Serefeas, AFA Board President, 2504 Columbus Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404 or emailed to Vasileios (Bill) Serefeas at vasileios.serefeas@afa.tc or to Sarah Jergenson at sarah.jergenson@afa.tc.