Position:Past
President Responsible To:
Chapter President, Board of Directors,
Chapter Members
Direct Reports: None
FUNCTION Advise the President
and other officers and Board of Directors members regarding past
practices, general operations, and other matters to assist in the
smooth running of the
organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as advisor to chapter Board of Directors regarding
past practices and operations in accordance with chapter’s
bylaws. Upon request, assist officers in performing their
responsibilities.
Serve as Chair of SWEL
Participate in the development and implementation of
short-term and long-term strategy planning for the chapter.
Represent the chapter in the Human Resources
community.
REQUIREMENTS Must be a SAHRA member in good
standing elected by chapter membership. Must maintain professional
or general membership status. Must be a member of SHRM.
Certification as SPHR or PHR. Must have served SAHRA for a minimum
of one year in the capacity of a Vice President or Director; having
served as president-elect is preferred. Ability to effectively
represent organization to the community at large, to effectively
facilitate meetings. Have strong leadership skills and the ability
to attract, coach, develop, mentor and influence volunteers. Have
the ability to set strategic direction. Should possess strong
communication skills (oral, written and presentation) as may act as
media contact/spokesperson. Ability to meet required deadlines for
reports and budgets. Ability to suggest creative solutions within
budgetary constraints.Expected to attend a minimum of 80%
of Board Meetings.
TIME COMMITMENT, in
addition to Board and Monthly meetings:
Approximately 8 hours a month
Resources Available:
SHRM supplies the following resources for Chapter Past-President
