What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advisory Board Member (PEAB) for school administration position at Saint Martin's University?
Role Description The Advisory Board Member (PEAB) for school administration provides guidance and feedback on the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of school administration programs.
This is a volunteer position.
We are currently seeking board members can fill the roles: high school principal (active); elementary principal (active); ESA (counselors or certificated specialists - active); program director; classroom teacher; private school leader;
Meetings occur three times per year, with two being online and one in-person.
Send interest to Paul Harvey: pharvey@stmartin.edu
The duties include attending regular board meetings, reviewing program materials, and contributing to discussions on curriculum, policy, accreditation, and intern (student) outcomes. Advisory Board Members collaborate with faculty, administrators, and community partners to align programs with current educational standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in school leadership. The role includes evaluating data on program effectiveness, identifying opportunities for innovation, and recommending strategies that strengthen partnerships with local schools and districts. Members also help promote the program within the broader educational community and support initiatives that enhance equity, access, and professional development for aspiring school administrators.
Qualifications
- Active in role or background in K–12 (see roles in notice)
- Interest in program review and advising for improvement
- Awareness and engagement in current issues with educational leadership at building or program level
- Collaborative and progressive disposition
Saint Martin’s University is an independent, four-year university located on a 300-acre wooded campus in Lacey, Washington. Founded in 1895 by the Catholic Order of Saint Benedict, it is one of 14 Benedictine colleges and universities in the United States and Canada, and the only one west of the Rocky Mountains. The University offers 27 majors and 10 graduate programs across liberal arts, business, education, nursing, and engineering. Saint Martin’s serves more than 1,200 undergraduate and 400 graduate students on its main campus, plus approximately 300 undergraduate students at its extension campus at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The University emphasizes academic excellence, community engagement, and values-based education in a supportive learning environment.