Senior Director, Association Governance Operations

I. Purpose 

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and strategic oversight related to association governance, leadership development, volunteer management, honors and awards, and to direct the operations of the programs administered by the Association Governance Operations Team. Further, the incumbent is responsible for the operations and activities of the Association's Board of Directors, and governance and discipline-related committees. 

II. Key Responsibilities 

1. Conceive, implement, and evaluate initiatives and project plans to strengthen, facilitate and integrate the Association's governance structure and process. 
2. Assess requirements, develop, and facilitate communication strategies in support of issues and activities related to programs administered by the Association Governance Operations Team.
3. Facilitate the accurate and timely conduct of national elections to maintain official representation on the Board of Directors, and the appointment of members of most committees, boards, and councils (CBCs); oversee onboarding of new CBC leadership and develop and facilitate ongoing training for staff liaisons to association CBCs.
4. Provide direction and guidance to Director, Leadership Development and Volunteer Management in establishing and implementing enterprise leadership development strategies and establishing and maintaining systems for managing volunteer opportunities for ASHA members and affiliates that align with ASHA priorities.
5. Facilitate the conduct of the Association's awards program.
6. Serve as the CEO’s appointee and ex officio to appointed committees and groups; provide expert consultation in collaboration with legal counsel and parliamentarian support relative to governance to enhance the operations of the National Office and the Association.
7. Develop and manage budgets for the governance program, the Board of Directors, and governance committees.
8. Lead and coach the governance operations team members to enhance their contributions to ASHA’s strategic priorities.

IV. Autonomy & Decision Making: 

The incumbent is coached by the Chief Executive Officer who expects that they will use initiative and discretion to pursue their responsibilities. The incumbent recommends and justifies course(s) of action and implements final decisions. Work is evaluated to see if desired outcomes were achieved and if behaviors that support the desired culture in the National Office were exhibited.

V. Qualifications & Skills

Qualifications: 

Knowledge typically acquired through:

• 6 to 8 years of progressively responsible work experience in association management and/or nonprofit administration and management 
• familiarity with communication sciences and disorders and rehabilitation professions
• graduate degree in nonprofit management, leadership development, or organizational development
• Certified Association Executive (CAE) preferred

Skills 

• Demonstrated knowledge of parliamentary procedures and governance principles, frameworks, and guidelines
• Demonstrated knowledge of leadership development programming 
• Proven ability to independently and confidently manage sensitive and confidential matters
• Proven ability to lead projects and work teams to accomplish projects and to collaborate with staff and volunteers
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills 
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize multiple complex projects and tasks
• Well-developed interpersonal and team facilitation and supervision skills
• Facility with Microsoft Office software programs (e.g., MS Teams, Word, Excel, Power Point) and association management and mentoring databases e.g., (netForum, Open Water, Chronus, LineUp) 

VI. Universal Expectations of ASHA Staff

At ASHA, we believe in working together to make well-informed decisions that will advance the association and the discipline of human communication sciences and disorders; teamwork is vital to achieving our mission, vision, and maximizing impact. As committed stewards of the organization, we care deeply about our professions, members, and staff, and building a strong and welcoming community. We strive to ensure that everyone's voice is heard and valued. We are dedicated to helping each other grow and innovate by encouraging open communication and continual learning. Our focus is on delivering excellent service  and value to members, advancing equity, and promoting diversity, inclusion, and the power of science and research. 

VII. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

ASHA is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is ASHA’s policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard for race, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation or LGBT status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ASHA's Bylaws. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation and benefits, upward mobility, training and development, access to facilities, termination, and other personnel actions. 

VIII. Disclaimer

This job description reflects the primary responsibilities of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be required of someone in the position. All ASHA staff are expected to take on additional responsibilities from time to time and to help their colleagues.