Director of Governance
Job Purpose
The Director of Governance serves a key role in making the volunteer leadership experience a positive one at ACA, supporting governance functions at ACA, and collaborating across the organization to ensure effective project management on assigned special projects.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the CEO to implement and continually advance ACA’s governance model in support of the mission and vision.
Develop and implement strategies to achieve the governance and leadership goals and objectives as specified in the strategic plan and work plan.
Assist in organizational initiatives, including but not limited to the collection of data and the compilation and maintenance of reports such as the strategic plan, work plans, and scorecard. Also, prepares related internal communications.
Oversee and directly manage governance meetings, including the creation of agendas, briefing materials, and presentations, working with meetings and event staff on logistics.
Communicate outcomes and key messages from the Governing Council, Executive Committee, committees/task forces, and other stakeholders as needed.
Oversee ACA nominations and elections process for the Governing Council and officers to deliver fair and transparent elections.
Oversee the nominations and appointments process for the Governing Council (treasurer, parliamentarian, and process observer).
Oversee Division nominations and elections services (per managed service agreements).
Oversee management of volunteer leadership of ACA, including Committees, Task Forces, and Working Groups, which includes the call for volunteers process, formation of committees and task forces, training and development, and developing and maintaining the day-to-day functions and processes for volunteers to ensure alignment with bylaws, policy, strategic plan, and work plan.
Assist in ensuring compliance with ACA bylaws and policies.
Provide maintenance and upkeep of all critical governing documents (minutes, bylaws, articles of incorporation, board policies).
Work in conjunction with the CEO in the development and planning of the annual board orientation.
Oversight and management of the Governance budget. Review financial information, including but not limited to hotel, vendor, and special event contracts/invoices, to ensure costs are maintained within established boundaries.
Oversee governance-related events at the Annual Conference and other events as needed.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required or related/related years of experience.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience, ideally in a high-performing environment with supervisory and/or project management experience.
Experience and/or working familiarity with board management and association governance; Non-profit association strongly preferred.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills and demonstrated critical thinking ability.
Must be able to partner effectively with the CEO, COO, and volunteer leaders to identify and frame issues of importance to ACA and ensure compliance with bylaws and best practices.
Outstanding interpersonal and diplomatic skills and a high-energy approach to staff and volunteer management.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including assisting in the creation of presentation materials. Must be able to communicate and represent information for executive-level consideration both internally and with board and volunteer leadership.
Strong organizational and computer skills (MS Office Suite).
Great attention to detail.
Proven ability to develop and manage systems and processes, as well as organize and prioritize multiple complex projects and tasks.
Experience managing budgets and goals.
Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines.
Capable of exercising the highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.
Dimensions
Two Direct Reports.
Travel and attendance at the ACA Annual Conference and Board-related meetings and events.