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A. General Description:

The purpose of this position is to implement and manage a comprehensive leadership program for ASHA’s members. The incumbent is responsible for managing detailed and deadline-oriented processes to cultivate, orient, train, retain, recognize and reward ASHA’s volunteers; manage the process of the Leadership Development Program, the Leadership Mentoring Program, the Distinguished Early Career Professional Certificate and other leadership activities; promote effective working relationships between volunteers and staff; and assist with the Governance Volunteer Operations budgeting process in consultation with the Director Association Governance Operations (Director AGOT.)

The incumbent may also manage special projects as assigned by the Director AGOT. These services promote the Association’s Governance Operations and Strategic Planning Initiatives.

B. Responsibilities:

C. Contacts:

To accomplish responsibilities listed above, the incumbent has contact with:

D. Freedom to Act:

The incumbent has significant latitude in carrying out day-to-day activities. The incumbent has the freedom to propose innovative and creative procedures to maintain an effective volunteer program. The incumbent plans for the conduct of other assigned activities in consultation with the Director, Association Governance Operations. The incumbent is expected to use initiative and sound judgement in drawing matters to the Director’s attention.

E. Qualifications – Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Knowledge and skills typically acquired through:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Professional training in volunteer management
• 4-6 years of volunteer management experience with a professional or trade association
• At least 4 years of experience in developing and administering volunteer programs
• Experience with leadership development and managing volunteer committees, boards, and councils
• Ability to build relationships and work with volunteers
• Demonstrated success in assisting paid staff to value the contributions made by volunteers and in building effective working relationships with volunteers
• Demonstrated success in the management of volunteers who are located in different parts of the US and internationally
• Demonstrated success in administering detailed, deadline oriented, association programs.

Scope and depth of technical skills/knowledge:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of association governance operations
• Demonstrated aptitude in learning and using customized document retrieval and access system technologies
• Demonstrated ability in writing and editing and in English grammar and style
• Intermediate technology skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) but embraces the use of technology to advance governance operations.
• Strong project and process management and organizational skills
• Experience in Microsoft Sharepoint, Net Forum database, Chronus, Zoom and OpenWater preferred.
• Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills

Scope and depth of nontechnical skills/knowledge:

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and successfully carry out work
• Demonstrated ability to handle detail, deadline-oriented processes to completion.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; diplomatic
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure; handle multiple projects and activities simultaneously, set and meet multiple deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information and resolve issues independently and proactively
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on a team
• Demonstrated ability to deal discretely with confidential information
• Ability to travel if needed.

F. National Office EEO Policy:

It is the policy of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to provide equal opportunity to all employees without regard for race, sex, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, veteran's 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. Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, with a firm commitment from coaches at all levels within the organizational structure of the National Office, affirmative action will be taken to ensure the full utilization of members of racial/ethnic minority groups, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam and disabled veterans within our workforce.

G. Disclaimer:

“This description is intended to provide an overview of the responsibilities and duties of the position. It is not all inclusive. The incumbent in the position will be expected to perform other duties as required. The responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.”