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If the answer is yes, this might be the right opportunity for you!

ACP is currently seeking a Governance Manager!

American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) is searching for an experienced professional who is open and approachable, able to maintain the strictest of confidentiality, and a consensus builder. The Governance Manager will manage activities central to the ACP and the ACP Education Foundation (ACPEF) including the ACP Council and ABP Examiner nominations, petition and election processes. This role will also collaborate with the Executive Director to manage strategic priorities regarding leadership development. This role will have an opportunity to grow and expand your responsibilities, work with a volunteer board, work independently, offer input on how to shape the role, and see how your contributions impact results.

Who is ACP?

American College of Prosthodontists (ACP):  Founded in 1970, the American College of Prosthodontists is a not-for-profit association created to represent the needs and interests of prosthodontists within organized dentistry, and to the public, by providing opportunities for dialogue, education, advancement, and improvement through meetings, continuing education, communications, publications, and other programs and activities. For more information about our organization, please visit us at prosthodontics.org.

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Governance Manager will support the governance, and volunteer management, at the ACP and ACPEF. This position will manage the policies and procedures that govern certain operations of the organization including the election process. The successful candidate would be responsible for the following:

• Collaborate with the President-Elect to coordinate the committee and task force appointment process and maintain policies and procedures related to the process.
• Work with ED to oversee the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of annual strategic plan deliverables.
• Develop and monitor the budget and forecasts for all governance activities including the election process, advocacy, officers and board of directors.
• Manage the updating and distribution of the Committee Handbooks, leadership job descriptions and bylaws in collaboration with ED and the Executive Committee.
• Manage the annual election and petition process including managing ballot and petition set up with the voting tool vendor.
• Collaborate with ED in the development and delivery of annual Board orientation programs.
• Serve with ED as a resource for the Membership Division on matters raised by Section Leadership on governance and policy development where appropriate.
• Provide logistical and administrative support to the Prosthodontic Forum Director to coordinate the annual Prosthodontic Forum meeting.
• Update and maintain ACP/ACPEF Board and governance online reference and resource repository.
• Manage annual awards processes including notifications, announcements, and recognition.
• Collaborate with other staff committee liaison to ensure appropriate resources and support are provided and coordinated with these teams the collection of committee and division.

Interviews:  First-round interviews will be virtual and second-round interviews will be onsite if schedule permits

Job Location:  ACP has a hybrid work environment.  During the (90) days of your onboarding, new hires come into the office (1-2) times per week and afterward, come into the office as the job requires. Our office is currently located in the near northside of Chicago and will relocate to the Rosemont area in February 2024.   The candidate must reside within the Chicagoland area due to the need to come into the office.  Relocation assistance for out-of-state candidates is not available.

What qualifications are needed? 

The successful candidate would possess the following:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or equivalent amount of experience is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience; Association, non-profit or membership experience a plus
• Experience working with Microsoft 365
• Proficient managing files within a cloud-based file management application such as SharePoint or DropBox
• Proficient working with collaboration applications such as Teams or Slack
• Seeking skillsets in working with budgets

Competencies/Other Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative in achieving goals and objectives
• Strong record of building positive working relationships with members and volunteers
• Detail-orientated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated personal poise and tact for executive and customer contact
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner
• Some travel, evening and weekend work required. Travel includes 1-2 trips per year for a total of 7-10 days per year.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Employee Covered Medical/Dental/Vision at 100%
• Short- and long-term disability & life insurance
• 401(K) plan, with generous employer match and profit sharing
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick
• Professional development opportunities

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking the apply button.  

American College of Prosthodontists is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We embrace our members and employees, give access to education or other benefits provided by the ACP, and encourage diversity by race, ethnicity, language, religion, immigration status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or socio-economic status in the ACP.