The application deadline is April 30th, 2026. All applicants must apply online using this form.
Fiscal Manager Job DescriptionGeneral Qualifications
The fiscal Manager is strongly encouraged, but not required to have a background in local association leadership at all levels, and be able to provide evidence of successful experience in these endeavors. Such evidence shall be by means of resume, letters of recommendation, and other such documentation as deemed pertinent.
Duties
The Fiscal Manager serves as the general manager and treasurer of the Association acting as one of the two required signatories, when possible on all Central checks as directed and authorized by the Executive Board. In this position, the Fiscal Manager is the statutory agent of Central OEA/NEA and is responsible for all Central financial transactions and bookkeeping entries.
The Fiscal Manager coordinates and facilities the implementation of all policies and programs established and authorized by the Executive Board, central President and the Central Vice-President acting on behalf of the President. The Fiscal Manager serves as a consultant to the various committees and shall be available to advise them and the officers of the Association on all policy matters through appropriate reports and/or recommendations.
The Fiscal Manager, working in cooperation with the Administrative Assistant, or entity functioning in that role, will monitor the coordination of all secretarial and administrative service functions of the Association, ensuring that the needs of the Central Executive Board, Central committees, and the Representative Assembly are served.
Central is offering Association Leaders, Treasurers, and Building/Faculty Reps training on June 4th at the Central office (2760 Airport Dr. Suite 120B. Columbus OH 43219).
Association Rep Training
June 4, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This training will cover the role of being a rep, communicating with members and administration, and representing members in difficult meetings. Local officers welcome to attend.
President's Training/Local Leader Think Tank
June 4, 2026. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This training for local officers will include the nuts and bolts of the OEA President's manual including election procedures, Constitution & Bylaws compliance, the OEA Local Development Tool, the grant application process, engaging your members, and more. It will also allow time for networking and sharing of best practices among locals.
Open to new and experienced presidents and other officers with the hope that we will learn from each other. Attending this training is one of the qualifying events for Central's Local Participation Award Program.
To register for these sessions simply:
• Login to your Central account (or create one if you don't have one)
• Scroll down to the session you wish to attend and click "going."
• Wait a moment for your selection to register. That's it.
We will have food and beverages available at the in-person training sessions.
We have set the times and dates for the Central Treasurers' Workshops for 2026. You may choose to attend either or both.
Attending a Treasurer’s Workshop is a requirement to qualify for the OEA fiscal fitness award. We also recommend that Newer Local Presidents and Local Membership Chairs attend the New Treasurers' Workshop.
The Central Treasurers workshop(s) will be VIRTUAL via Zoom
6/4/26 - New Treasurers' Workshop 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Our traditional annual offering of training for Local Treasurers with limited experience
6/4/26 - Experienced Treasurers' Workshop - 10:45 a.m. - Noon
Our traditional annual offering of training for Local Treasurers with experience
To register:
Login to your Central account (or create one if you don't have one)
Scroll down to the training session you wish to attend and click “going"
Wait a moment for your selection to register. That's it.
We’ll send Zoom information a few days prior to the training.
The 2026 Diversity Conference - DEI Where Are You?
When: February 7 starting promptly at 9:00 am - Noon on Zoom.
We will have 2 panels, offering 2 different perspectives.
Panel 1 – The Community
Panel 2 – The Educators
All Central events are free for Central members and can earn participants free CEU's!
Register no later than February 4 for this excellent professional development offering::
1. Log in to your Central account (or create an account if you don't have one)
2. Scroll down to "Central Diversity Conference" and click "Going"
3. Wait a short moment for it to register. That's it.
We will email all registrants the Zoom link a few days before the event. As always, our events are free for members.
If you are looking to get more involved in your Local Association but don’t know where to start, Central OEA/NEA offers interested members an Emerging Leaders program to get you on your way.
Come learn about...
- Uncover the various layers of the Association
- Learn about opportunities to increase your involvement in the Association
- Explore ways to become a leader in the Association - Explore your leadership style and skills needed as an Association leader - Investigate how leaders identify issues and work to resolve them
- Discover the importance of advocacy - Learn how to become an OEA or NEA delegate to the RA
- Tour OEA headquarters
Led By:
Kim Cooper, Reynoldsburg EA
If You Are Interested:
If you are interested in learning more about the program or wish to join send an email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Free Contact Hours:
Upon completion of the program, participants will be awarded a certificate detailing the number of contact hours earned.
Meeting Dates:
2025
9/17 In Person (Central office)
10/14 OEA Building Tour
11/19 Virtual meeting
2026
1/14 In-person
2/18 Virtual
4/15 In-person
5/20 Cadre final dinner
Meetings begin at 5:30 PM