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Assistant to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Central Division of the APA Central Division, American Philosophical Association Job category: Administration (non-academic) / Fixed term Job Overview The Central Division of the American Philosophical Association seeks an Assistant to the Secretary-Treasurer. The person selected will begin with training (with compensation) on May 1, 2026, and will then serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026. The appointment is renewable. Membership in the APA is required. Attendance at the yearly meetings of the Central Division of the APA is required. The Central Division covers travel, lodging, and per diem meals for the annual meeting. Candidate should be organized, responsive, flexible, and independent, comfortable with using software and online platforms, and comfortable with responding effectively to service requests via email. Duties Assisting the SecretaryTreasurer of the Central Division of the APA by managing, editing, and updating the online database of users in the meeting program system, managing and entering data into the online meeting program system, and managing the email systems for the Central Division. Assisting the Program Committee and the SecretaryTreasurer with assembling the program and responding to emails as the support person for the CentralDivision. Entering session information into the online meeting program system, copyediting the meeting program, attending the yearly meetings of the CentralDivision of the APA, taking and preparing minutes for the yearly executive committee and general business meetings of the CentralDivision of the APA. Location This is a remote position and there are no requirements for location other than the ability and willingness of the candidate to attend the yearly meetings of the CentralDivision of the APA. The Assistant to the SecretaryTreasurer of the CentralDivision of the APA is expected to attend every CentralDivision meeting (usually in late February or early March) during their term. Start Date Training (with compensation) beginning May 1, 2026, and inposition for the threeyear term beginning July 1, 2026. Compensation Commensurate with experience. If the person hired for the position is a graduate student, the APA will endeavor to match the hourly wage normally paid to graduate student assistants at the institution where the student is enrolled. For others, the APA will offer an hourly rate appropriate to the position and consistent with prevailing wages in the area where the individual resides. Equal Opportunity The APA ensures that all qualified applicants and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. Application Materials Required Anonymized cover letter (no name, affiliation, contact information) addressing the candidates qualifications and readiness for the position Anonymized CV (no name, affiliation, contact information) One brief letter of reference addressing the candidates qualifications and readiness for the position Applications will be accepted through the online application form only. Application Deadline April 5, 2026 (firm) #J-18808-Ljbffr