What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Specialist, Governance - House position at ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership?
Title
Senior
Specialist, Governance-House
Department/Unit
Governance-House/Executive and Administration
FLSA Status
Full-time, Exempt
Location:
This position is located onsite at the APTA headquarters in Alexandria, VA
About APTA
Do you want to contribute to an organization dedicated to improving societal health? Would you like to collaborate with colleagues who are passionate about making a difference? Are you excited to work in a new state-of-the-art building designed to encourage movement, participation, and employee health?
Then you want to work for APTA!
APTA is the trusted leader for the physical therapy profession, representing more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students. Our approximately 150 employees support the association’s mission to build a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society. Learn more in our Association Profile.
Located in Alexandria, Virginia, APTA has outstanding employee benefits, including flexible work schedules, generous retirement contributions, and travel subsidies for employees who choose public and active transportation.
Summary
This position is a key member of the Governance team responsible for supporting APTA’s representative body, the House of Delegates. Reporting to the Director of House Governance, this role requires an individual who can execute on multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines prescribed in our governing documents, and provide strategic input to ensure the continued effectiveness and efficiency of the House. This is a high-profile department and requires the ability to work closely with association leaders, APTA’s senior staff team, and collaborate effectively with staff across the organization. The Senior Specialist will also be an integral member of an initiative to transform the House by 2030 to increase its impact and ability to move the profession forward. Supports operational needs for and works with APTA leadership.
Seeks out and supports opportunities for continuous quality improvement in department activities.
Effective champion of the Association vision, mission, and brand.
Essential Functions
Manage all operations and logistics of the annual House of Delegates session;
Support member volunteers serving on House-related committees, councils, and work groups;
Responsible for tracking updates to association bylaws and policies and leads the regular review process;
Leads the motion development process in collaboration with the association’s Reference Committee;
Drafts House scripts, minutes, motion language, manuals, SOPs, and all communications regarding the House;
Oversees the committee onboarding process ensuring all volunteers are adequately prepared and have completed all required steps;
Leads onsite and offsite meeting efforts including travel management, meeting logistics, and BEOs;
Assists the Director with budget development and management;
Supports the Governance-House of Delegates team in the implementation of the programs, priorities, and projects in partnership with the Association and staff colleagues;
Prepares, in consultation with the Director, data which supports and aligns with APTA’s strategic plan.
Staff Expectations
Upholds and fosters team values
Complies with all APTA policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned to foster achievement of association priorities
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred
At least 3 years of experience with volunteer management
Work experience in governance a plus
Possess strong attention to detail in work
Ability to exercise discretion working with confidential materials a must
CAE a plus
Project management skills
Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate issues clearly and effectively to a broad range of stakeholders
Must be highly organized
Experienced in managing multiple, time sensitive projects and meeting deadlines and seeing projects to completion
Must be proficient in MS Office, advanced Excel a plus; web-based applications.
Travel Requirements
Up to 10%, National
How To Apply
Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements , when applying.
Principals only; no agencies; no phone calls, please. Candidates selected to participate in an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.
The American Physical Therapy Association is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status or any other characteristic protected by law.
APTA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, please visit e-verify.uscis.gov.
APTA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and invites and welcomes applicants with diversity of experience, mindset, and skills to add value to APTA and our staff community.
Senior
Specialist, Governance-House
Department/Unit
Governance-House/Executive and Administration
FLSA Status
Full-time, Exempt
Location:
This position is located onsite at the APTA headquarters in Alexandria, VA
About APTA
Do you want to contribute to an organization dedicated to improving societal health? Would you like to collaborate with colleagues who are passionate about making a difference? Are you excited to work in a new state-of-the-art building designed to encourage movement, participation, and employee health?
Then you want to work for APTA!
APTA is the trusted leader for the physical therapy profession, representing more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students. Our approximately 150 employees support the association’s mission to build a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society. Learn more in our Association Profile.
Located in Alexandria, Virginia, APTA has outstanding employee benefits, including flexible work schedules, generous retirement contributions, and travel subsidies for employees who choose public and active transportation.
Summary
This position is a key member of the Governance team responsible for supporting APTA’s representative body, the House of Delegates. Reporting to the Director of House Governance, this role requires an individual who can execute on multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines prescribed in our governing documents, and provide strategic input to ensure the continued effectiveness and efficiency of the House. This is a high-profile department and requires the ability to work closely with association leaders, APTA’s senior staff team, and collaborate effectively with staff across the organization. The Senior Specialist will also be an integral member of an initiative to transform the House by 2030 to increase its impact and ability to move the profession forward. Supports operational needs for and works with APTA leadership.
Seeks out and supports opportunities for continuous quality improvement in department activities.
Effective champion of the Association vision, mission, and brand.
Essential Functions
Manage all operations and logistics of the annual House of Delegates session;
Support member volunteers serving on House-related committees, councils, and work groups;
Responsible for tracking updates to association bylaws and policies and leads the regular review process;
Leads the motion development process in collaboration with the association’s Reference Committee;
Drafts House scripts, minutes, motion language, manuals, SOPs, and all communications regarding the House;
Oversees the committee onboarding process ensuring all volunteers are adequately prepared and have completed all required steps;
Leads onsite and offsite meeting efforts including travel management, meeting logistics, and BEOs;
Assists the Director with budget development and management;
Supports the Governance-House of Delegates team in the implementation of the programs, priorities, and projects in partnership with the Association and staff colleagues;
Prepares, in consultation with the Director, data which supports and aligns with APTA’s strategic plan.
Staff Expectations
Upholds and fosters team values
Complies with all APTA policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned to foster achievement of association priorities
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred
At least 3 years of experience with volunteer management
Work experience in governance a plus
Possess strong attention to detail in work
Ability to exercise discretion working with confidential materials a must
CAE a plus
Project management skills
Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate issues clearly and effectively to a broad range of stakeholders
Must be highly organized
Experienced in managing multiple, time sensitive projects and meeting deadlines and seeing projects to completion
Must be proficient in MS Office, advanced Excel a plus; web-based applications.
Travel Requirements
Up to 10%, National
How To Apply
Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements , when applying.
Principals only; no agencies; no phone calls, please. Candidates selected to participate in an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.
The American Physical Therapy Association is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status or any other characteristic protected by law.
APTA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, please visit e-verify.uscis.gov.
APTA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and invites and welcomes applicants with diversity of experience, mindset, and skills to add value to APTA and our staff community.
