Job Details

Job Location: Washington, DC - Washington, DC

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Required

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Up to 10%

Job Category: Legal

Description

Manager, Governance

Supervisor / Department

Deputy General Counsel & Senior Vice President, Legal / General Counsel (03)

FLSA Status

Exempt

Purpose of Position

Primary responsibilities include managing effective decision making at all governance levels, in accordance with the organization's bylaws, mission, and corporate law, and training staff and members on governance process and issues.

• Assures integrity with Association's bylaws, policies, and Delaware non-profit corporation law
• In collaboration with senior staff, reviews and recommends revisions to existing operational and governance policies and practices designed to increase consistency, best practices, and compliance throughout the Association
• Responsible for Association-wide governance training
• Responsible for drafting agendas, minutes, notes, and reports; leading meetings and conference calls; and managing related tasks and activities
• Interacts with Official Representatives and Designated Representatives to ensure Association members are experiencing quality and timely service and support
• Manages relationships, reporting, and analysis to ensure effective and consistent governance structure across the organization in support of Divisions, Sectors, and various committees and working groups
• Provides project management oversight for select mission critical “start-up” or strategic initiatives
• Communicates essential information to stakeholders such as other employees, committees, task forces, and Board of Directors, as appropriate
• Supports management of AdvaMed's Nominating and Governance Committee, including nominations & appointments processes and decision making
• Responsible for effectively and efficiently completing the annual Board Conflict of Interest process
• Responsible for carrying out various elections and meetings, as assigned
• Responsible for organizing Annual Business Meeting

• Supports interactive and strategically focused board meetings
• Responsible for preparations including scheduling and planning, agenda setting and material preparations, and processes to identify and disclose potential conflicts of interests
• Responsible for coordinating with staff from various departments and Divisions to ensure minutes are drafted and approved, post-meeting evaluations are coordinated, and action steps following each meeting are assigned to the appropriate staff members
• Responsible for Board records management
• Responsible for drafting and administering corporate resolutions for effective Board decision making
• Organizes new board and officer orientation and assist in identification of board assessment and development activities
• Ensures timely on-boarding, preparation, and ongoing support for board members

• Knowledge of nonprofit corporate law and governance principles
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others at all organizational levels
• Personal and professional integrity and ability to earn and keep respect of peers and colleagues
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and care in handling complex matters
• Ability to perform legal research using reference materials generally available within a law library and/or electronic resource tools such as Bloomberg Law, LexisNexis, and Westlaw
• Exceptional ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload with flexibility and adapt to constantly changing priorities
• Ability to work on projects independently or with little supervision with independent judgment and initiative
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions
• Proficient in the use of relevant Microsoft Office Suite software
• Experience with electronic Board Book software
• Knowledge and experience providing staff support to volunteer or professional boards and/or committees

• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum Experience Required: 8+ years' experience in not-for-profit governance, association management, operations management, board development, healthcare and/or non-profit sector administration
• Travel Required: Up to 10%
• Hybrid Work Policy: Teleworker: Minimum 1 day onsite per week
• Starting Range: $87,300 - $98,700