Position:Chapter
President Responsible To:
Board of Directors,
Chapter Members
Direct Reports:
All Board Members, Executive Director
FUNCTION
Chief Executive Office of the association. Provide leadership to the
chapter consistent with state, area and national Society policy,
strategies and objectives. Responsible for operating the chapter
effectively so that the needs of the members are met. Perform other
duties as required by the local chapter by-laws
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide overall
administrative and operational leadership for the chapter’s
business activities
Conduct the
business of the chapter in accordance with chapter by-laws and
serve as Chairperson of the chapter’s Board of Directors
Chair all
meetings of chapter officers, directors and committee chairs
Preside at
monthly general membership meetings
Ensure smooth,
orderly and professional achievement of chapter objectives to
fulfill its mission.
Monitor the use,
accounting and handling of the chapter funds
Maintain a
current, active SHRM membership
Attend State
Council meetings as elected representative of the chapter;
participate in Council matters as appropriate
Represent the
chapter at SHRM national headquarters and meetings of other
professional associations
Represent the
chapter at the annual SHRM conference
Communicate area,
state and/or national goals, policies and programs to chapter
membership
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. Must attend a minimum of 80% of
Board Meetings and 50% of SAHRA events
TIME COMMITMENT, in
addition to Board and Monthly meetings:
Approximately 10 hours a month
Resources Available:
SHRM supplies the
following resources for Chapter Presidents
Chapter
Achievement Plan
Chapter Best
Practices
Chapter
Financial Support Program
Chapter
Position Descriptions
Guide to
Chapter Financial Management
Member Madness
Program
SHRM-Approved
Graphics
SHRM Leaders
Guide
SHRM Strategic
Planning Toolkit
Succession
Planning for Your Chapter Board of Directors
