Board of Directors Job Descriptions - Volunteer Central

Job Description: President

The position of President will serve a one-year term. The position of President is an automatic succession following completion of a term as President-Elect.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Chief Volunteer Officer of the organization and partner with the CEO to achieve the Society’s mission.
Provide leadership to the Board of Directors, encouraging the Board’s role in planning, financial accountability, evaluation of the CEO, and evaluation of program performance.
Chair Board and Executive Committee meetings and work with staff to develop the agenda. Help guide and mediate Board actions with respect to organization priorities and governance concerns.
Ensure a regular assessment of the full Board, individual board members and the CEO.
Build a working culture – respect contributions of Board members; put Society needs over personal rewards.
Represent the organization, as necessary, at official functions with private and public organizations.
Appoint committee chairs in coordination with the Governance Committee.
Assign Board members to serve as Board liaisons to committees.
Appoint members to committees as deemed necessary for the proper functioning of the Society.
Establish task forces for specific and focused missions.

Qualifications

Has served as AUGS Vice President and meets the qualifications as listed under the Vice President Job Description.

Job Description: President-Elect

The position of President-Elect will serve a one-year term. The position of President-Elect is an automatic succession following completion of a term as Vice President.

Responsibilities

Act in place of the President when required.
Serve as Chair of the Governance Committee and a member of the Executive Committee.
Perform other duties as assigned by the President.
Succeed to the position of President.
Fulfill other general Board duties as listed under Director at Large responsibilities.

Qualifications

Has served as AUGS Vice President and meets the qualifications as listed under the Vice President Job Description.

Job Description: Vice President

The position of Vice President will serve a one-year term immediately succeeding to the position of President-Elect upon completion of the term as Vice President. The position of Vice President is a four-year commitment serving a one-year term in each of the following positions: Vice President, President-Elect, President, and Immediate Past President.

Responsibilities

Act in place of the President-Elect when required.
Serve as a member of the Executive and Finance Committees.
Perform other duties as assigned by the President.
Succeed to the position of President-Elect.
Fulfill other general Board duties as listed under Director at Large responsibilities.

Qualifications

Ability to think strategically and to guide AUGS into the future.
Demonstrated leadership skills (not an ability to manage, but to lead).
Ability to build strong working relationships with the Board members, AUGS staff and external partners.
Dedication to building a stronger organization for the future.
Capacity for forward thinking; nimble and adaptive.
Understanding and awareness of professional and business issues pertinent to AUGS’ members.
Positive attitude (Optimistic, fun, respectful, tolerant, inclusive).
AUGS member in good standing for a minimum of three years.
Demonstrated engagement with the Society (i.e., virtual or in person attendance at AUGS meetings and/or participation as a committee or task force member, abstract reviewer, moderator, or other volunteer service).
Have previously served as a Committee Chair, Treasurer, or past or current Board member.
Vice President candidates may not have conflicts with companies during his/her term of service. Financial relationships from entities whose sole purpose is medical education (e.g., book and journal publishers, UptoDate, ACGME approved CME, etc.) is allowed but must be disclosed and if the relationship could reasonably be seen to overlap with the interests, missions, and values of AUGS may require management. Research support is not considered a conflict of interest.
Individuals who are or will be serving as a board member on a related, professional medical society (AAGL, ICS, IUGA, SGS, SUFU) are not eligible for simultaneous AUGS Board service.

Job Description: Immediate Past President

The position of Immediate Past President will serve a one-year term. The position of Immediate Past President is an automatic succession following completion of a term as President.

Responsibilities

Serve as chair of the Awards Committee and a member of the Executive Committee.
Perform other duties as assigned by the President.
Fulfill other general Board duties as listed under Director at Large responsibilities.

Qualifications

Has served as AUGS President and meets the qualifications as listed under the AUGS Vice President Job Description.

Job Description: Treasurer

The position of Treasurer will serve a three-year term.

Responsibilities

Chief volunteer financial officer of the organization.
Assure actions relating to the Board’s financial responsibilities.
Assure that appropriate financial reports are available to the Board.
Report on the financial condition of AUGS at meetings of the Board and the Executive Committee and at other times when called upon by the President.
Serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
Review budget for presentation to the Board for approval.
Serve as the Chair of the Finance Committee.
Fulfill other general Board duties as listed under Director at Large responsibilities.

Qualifications

Be understanding and have experience with financial management, preferably in a non-profit environment.
Have previously served on the AUGS Finance Committee or similar financial role as deemed appropriate by the AUGS Board.
Have an interest in building strong working relationships with the Board members, AUGS staff and external partners.
Demonstrated leadership skills (not an ability to manage, but to lead).
Capacity for forward thinking; nimble and adaptive.
Dedication to building a stronger organization for the future.
Understanding and awareness of professional and business issues pertinent to AUGS’ members.
Positive attitude (Optimistic, fun, respectful, tolerant, inclusive).
AUGS member in good standing for a minimum of three years.
Demonstrated engagement with the Society (i.e., virtual or in person attendance at AUGS meetings and/or participation as a committee or task force member, abstract reviewer, moderator, or other volunteer service).
Individuals who are or will be serving as a board member on a related, professional medical society (AAGL, ICS, IUGA, SGS, SUFU) are not eligible for simultaneous AUGS Board service.

Job Description: Director at Large (Member at Large)

The position of Director at Large will serve a three-year term. Annually the Board may identify the need for designated and undesignated Board seats. Candidates for the designated Board seat must meet the additional requirements as set forth by the AUGS Board. Candidates for the undesignated Board seat must meet the requirements as outlined below.

Responsibilities

Assist the officers in providing oversight on AUGS’ future direction in meeting the goals of the Society and membership growth.
Participate actively in Board meetings and the governance of the Society through formulation, review and execution oversight of the business decisions guiding the overall direction of AUGS.
Participate in the development of the AUGS Strategic Plan.
Act as a liaison between AUGS committees and the Board.
Assist officers in identifying volunteers and future Board members.
Attend (prepare for and participate in) three board meetings per year for appointed term.
Foster forward thinking while supporting the Society’s mission, goals, policies, programs, strengths and needs.
Monitor programs and activities for relevance, mission alignment and achievement of expected outcomes.
Bring a DEI voice and perspective to AUGS Board and Councils.
Identify and declare to the Board any new conflicts of interest at the beginning of each Board meeting.
Support the majority decision – deliver a consistent message of the Board and not your personal opinion.
Read and understand the Society’s financial statements.
Support the CEO.
Participate in a Board orientation training session as scheduled.
Notify staff when attending a meeting/conference on issues that might be of interest to the Society.

Qualifications – All Designated and Undesignated Director at Large Positions

Ability to think strategically and to guide AUGS into the future.
Interest in building strong working relations internally and externally.
Understanding and awareness of professional and business issues pertinent to AUGS’ members.
Dedication to putting the needs of AUGS before personal interests.
Demonstrated leadership skills (not an ability to manage, but to lead).
Capacity for forward thinking; nimble and adaptive.
Positive attitude (Optimistic, fun, respectful, tolerant, inclusive).
AUGS member in good standing for a minimum of three years.
Demonstrated engagement with the Society (i.e., virtual or in person attendance at AUGS meetings and/or participation as a committee or task force member, abstract reviewer, moderator, or other volunteer service).
Individuals who are or will be serving as a board member on a related, professional medical society (AAGL, ICS, IUGA, SGS, SUFU) are not eligible for simultaneous AUGS Board service.

Additional qualifications – 2025 Designated Director at Large Position

Requirements for the designated Director at Large seat will be identified annually by the AUGS Board of Directors.

Demonstrated dedication and passion for DEI work in professional societies, healthcare organizations, and/or academic/community based medical centers.
Demonstrated leadership in DEI and/or other relevant experience and commitment to advancing diversity, inclusion, and health equity.
Prior training/certification in unconscious bias and or the impact of bias/microaggressions on individual and group behaviors within large organizations. (preferred but not required)