Vice President, Governance

SCCM

Senior strategic leader responsible for governance framework development at the Society. Reporting to CEO/EVP, fostering effective governance structures and volunteer engagement across all levels.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeMount Prospect • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $165,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Vice President, Governance is a senior strategic leader responsible for stewarding a high-performing, effective, and future-ready governance framework for the Society.
Reporting to the CEO/EVP and serving on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), this role is a trusted advisor to the CEO/EVP, Council, and elected leadership on governance strategy, structure, alignment, and performance.
The Vice President provides Society-wide oversight of all governance bodies—including the Council, Board of Regents, Sections, Committees, Knowledge Education Groups (KEGs), Chapters, and Task Forces—by ensuring strong accountability, transparency, and operational effectiveness.
This role ensures that governance structures and leadership engagement are aligned with the Society’s strategic priorities and actively supports the development, execution, and oversight of strategic planning efforts.
In partnership with volunteer leaders and staff, the Vice President fosters a positive, well-supported governance experience that enables effective engagement and leadership success across all levels.
The Vice President also leads and develops the governance staff team, cultivating a high-performing, collaborative, and innovative culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in governance, association management, or nonprofit leadership roles, with significant Board/Council engagement
Demonstrated expertise working with complex governance structures, including Councils, Boards, Committees, and volunteer leadership groups
Strong knowledge of nonprofit governance, bylaws, policies, and best practices
Proven experience in managing elections, nominations, and leadership development or succession planning processes
Experience in advising senior executives and elected leaders on governance strategy and organizational effectiveness
Demonstrated experience in supporting or facilitating strategic planning processes
Strong analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to leverage data to inform governance decisions
Excellent communication and facilitation skills with executive presence.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Work Options: With our generous remote work policy, much of your work will be from home.
Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid vacation and 13 paid holidays each year, plus a summer hours program for that perfect work-life balance.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage to keep you and your family protected.
Paid Parental Leave: Take the time you need to bond with your new addition to the family.
Matching 401(K): We invest in your future with a 401(K) matching program to help you save for retirement.
Educational Assistance: Continue learning and growing with educational assistance—we’re invested in your personal and professional development.

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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