Governance Specialist
Chicago, IL, United States
Chicago, IL
Contract
Pay : $/hr
Governance Specialist
Reports To: Senior Manager, Governance and Executive Affairs
Primary Purpose:
Join our client's dynamic organization as the Governance Specialist, a pivotal role providing comprehensive support to the Governance department. They are seeking a skilled individual who excels in maintaining confidentiality, exercising sound judgment, and proactively contributing to organizational efficiency. Working closely with the Senior Governance Manager, you will oversee logistical preparations for meetings and events, manage the election administration and volunteer appointments processes, maintain department-related areas of the organization's website and databases, and assist in special projects as needed. The Specialist will collaborate with the Senior Governance Manager to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures while demonstrating responsiveness, creative problem-solving, and excellent communication skills.
Essential functions include:
In partnership with Sr. Governance Manager:
Provide comprehensive support for various governance entities, including the Board of Trustees (BOT), Executive Committee (EC), Election Oversight Committee (EOC), Committee on Governing Documents (CGD), District, Officer, and ABP Nominating Committees, District Forums, and the General Assembly.
Assist in logistic preparations and provide support for Annual Meeting governance functions and other BOT and governance-related activities.
Execute administrative responsibilities for BOT and other governance meetings, including scheduling virtual meetings via Zoom, tracking actions, drafting member communications, compiling background information and reports, drafting minutes, processing reimbursements, and providing logistical information to Board members.
Manage the Board of Trustees orientation process for incoming Trustees and Officers and other leadership development opportunities as needed.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, FAQs and other types of communications for department and committee activities.
Collaborate with Senior Governance Manager to oversee volunteer committee appointment process, including managing applications and references, internal and volunteer leader coordination, communication drafting, and database upkeep.
Manage the Election Oversight Committee and administer all aspects of the Academy elections and District Nominating Committees, including staffing the Nominating Committee for the Board and the Officer Nominating Committee.
Facilitate election administration, including eligibility verification, paperwork organization, and EOC meeting coordination. Collaborate with the Senior Governance Manager and third-party election administration vendor for seamless project management, communication drafting, candidate statement proofing, and message deployment. Opportunity for expanded responsibilities, including support for occasional evening conference calls up to 5 times per election cycle.
Maintain and update department-related areas of the Academy website, Personify database, and leadership calendar.
Assist in development of annual departmental budget.
Respond to member inquiries, correspondence, and requests for information.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel to the Annual Meeting and other meetings as necessary.
Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Professional and survey software. Experience with Personify a plus.
Minimum of five years of experience, with administrative, association, and/or governance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent communication skills including writing, editing, and proofreading skills; ability to work with a wide variety of people, including members, officers, and colleagues.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
Join their team and contribute to the success, where your skills and dedication will make a meaningful impact on their mission and goals.