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Term of Office

One year, followed by one-year terms as President-Elect, President and then Immediate Past President

Method of Appointment

The Vice President shall be elected by the voting members of the Society as described in the Society’s bylaws.

Roles

Member of the Board of Directors
Member of the Executive Committee
Member of the IDSA Foundation Board of Directors
Vice Chair, Society Awards Committee (ex officio)

Accountability

Reports to: Board of Directors
Staff Liaison: Chief Executive Officer

Estimated Time Commitment

•    Board of Directors in-person meetings (March, June, November)
•    Board of Directors conference calls (up to three calls per year)
•    Executive Committee conference calls (up to four calls per year)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In collaboration with the full Board of Directors:

•  Exercise duty of care: Act honestly, reasonably and in good faith
•  Exercise duty of obedience: Faithfully pursue IDSA’s mission and act consistently with policies, procedures and bylaws
• Exercise duty of loyalty: Act in the best interest of IDSA and disclose and avoid all conflicts of interest
• Understand the needs, wants and values of the membership of the Society
• Establish the strategic direction of the Society
• Ensure effective organizational planning and adequate resource allocation
• Partner with the Chief Executive Officer to monitor progress toward strategic goals
• Set and monitor Society policies

Individually:

• Carry out special assignments as requested by the President
• Prepare for, attend and actively participate in all Board of Directors, Executive
• Committee and committee meetings and conference calls
• Actively engage in identifying, nominating and mentoring other Society leaders
• Leverage connections, networks and resources to help achieve the Society’s mission
• Support all Board of Directors decisions and policies
• Protect the confidentiality of the Society’s proprietary and privileged information
• Participate in Board governance training sessions
• Make an annual contribution to the IDSA Foundation
• At the Society’s request, officially represent IDSA in various settings
• As a member of the Executive Committee, annually evaluate the Chief Executive Officer’s performance

Experience/Skills and Attributes

• Prior service on the IDSA Board of Directors is strongly preferred. Prior volunteer service with IDSA to include leadership or committee experience across multiple programmatic areas is required. Relevant leadership experience with similar state, regional, national or international organizations will also be considered.
• Ability to solve problems collaboratively: Contributes to group decision-making by sharing various perspectives, balancing analysis and experience
• Ability to demonstrate accountability: Engages and contributes during meetings and follows through on commitments in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively: Is able to effectively transmit thoughts and concepts in a variety of settings: one-on-one, group and with diverse audiences.
• Ability to establish credibility: Gains the trust and respect of colleagues and staff
• Ability to think innovatively: Generates and encourages new ideas and develops tangible strategies to implement new initiatives
• Ability to exhibit sound decision-making: Remains objective in analyzing complex and ambiguous situations
• Ability to manage group dynamics and discussions effectively: Maintains an open, collegial atmosphere while keeping group discussions focused
• Ability to effectively appropriate resources: Balances appropriate use of financial and staff resources
• Ability to display executive presence: Projects calm, confidence and poise under a variety of circumstances
• Ability to think strategically: Anticipates future trends and can translate vision into clear and obtainable strategies
• Ability to lead and manage change thoughtfully: Influences others and builds coalitions to support key initiatives

Term of Office 

Three years

Method of Appointment 

Officers shall be elected by the IDSA Members entitled to vote as stipulated in the IDSA Bylaws. 

Roles 

Member of the IDSA & IDSA Foundation Board of Directors 
Member of the IDSA & IDSA Foundation Executive Committee 
Treasurer, IDSA Board of Directors 
Secretary/Treasurer, IDSA Foundation Board of Directors

Accountability

Reports to: Board of Directors
Staff Liaison: Chief Executive Officer
Estimated Time Commitment

• IDSA & IDSA Foundation Executive Committee conference calls (2-4 per year).
• IDSA & IDSA Foundation Board meetings (6-10 per year). 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

In collaboration with the full Board of Directors:

• Exercise Duty of Care: Act honestly, reasonably and in good faith
• Exercise Duty of Obedience: Faithfully pursue IDSA’s mission and act consistently with policies, procedures and bylaws
• Exercise Duty of Loyalty: Act in the best interest of IDSA and disclose and avoid all conflicts of interest
• Understand the needs, wants and values of the membership of the Society
• Establish the strategic direction of the Society
• Ensure effective organizational planning and adequate resource allocation
• Partner with the Chief Executive Officer to monitor progress towards strategic goals
• Set and monitor Society policies 

Individually: 

• Carry out special assignments as requested by the President
• Prepare for, attend and actively participate in all Board of Director, Executive Committee and committee meetings and conference calls
• Actively engage in identifying, nominating and mentoring other Society leaders
• Leverage connections, networks and resources to help achieve the Society’s mission
• Support all Board of Director decisions and policies
• Protect the confidentiality of the Society’s proprietary and privileged information
• Participate in Board governance training sessions
• Make an annual contribution to the IDSA Foundation
• At the Society’s request, officially represent IDSA in various settings
• As a member of the Executive Committee, annually evaluate the Chief Executive Officer’s performance 

Experience/Skills and Attributes 

• Prior service on the IDSA Board of Directors strongly preferred. Prior volunteer service with IDSA to include leadership or committee experience across multiple programmatic areas is required. Relevant leadership experience with similar state, regional, national or international organizations will also be considered.
• Ability to Understand and Interpret Financial Operations: Is able to comprehend and communicate the financial position of the Society and Foundation to inform strategic decisions.
• Ability to Solve Problems Collaboratively: Contributes to group decision making by sharing various perspectives, balancing analysis and experience.
• Ability to Demonstrate Accountability: Engages and contributes during meetings and follows through on commitments in a timely manner.
• Ability to Communicate Effectively: Is able to effectively transmit thoughts and concepts in a variety of settings: one-on-one, group and with diverse audiences.
• Ability to Establish Credibility: Gains the trust and respect of colleagues and staff.
• Ability to Think Innovatively: Generates and encourages new ideas and develops tangible strategies to implement new initiatives.
• Ability to Exhibit Sound Decision Making: Remains objective in analyzing complex and ambiguous situations.
• Ability to Manage Group Dynamics and Discussions Effectively: Maintains an open, collegial atmosphere while keeping group discussions focused.
• Ability to Effectively Appropriate Resources: Balances appropriate use of financial and staff resources.
• Ability to Display Executive Presence: Projects calm, confidence and poise under a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to Think Strategically: Anticipates future trends and can translate vision into clear and obtainable strategies.
• Ability to Lead and Manage Change Thoughtfully: Influences others and builds coalitions to support key initiatives.  

Term of Office

Three years

Method of Appointment

A director shall be elected by the voting members of the Society as described in the Society’s bylaws.

Roles

Member of the Board of Directors

Accountability

Reports to: Board of Directors
Staff Liaison: Chief Executive Officer

Estimated Time Commitment

• Board of Directors in-person meetings (March, June, November)
• Board of Directors conference calls (up to three calls per year)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In collaboration with the full Board of Directors:

• Exercise duty of care: Act honestly, reasonably and in good faith
• Exercise duty of obedience: Faithfully pursue IDSA’s mission and act consistently with policies, procedures and bylaws
• Exercise duty of loyalty: Act in the best interest of IDSA and disclose and avoid all conflicts of interest
• Understand the needs, wants and values of the membership of the Society
• Establish the strategic direction of the Society
• Ensure effective organizational planning and adequate resource allocation
• Partner with the Chief Executive Officer to monitor progress toward strategic goals
• Set and monitor Society policies

Individually:

• Carry out special assignments as requested by the President
• Prepare for, attend and actively participate in all Board of Directors and committee meetings and conference calls
• Actively engage in identifying, nominating and mentoring other Society leaders
• Leverage connections, networks and resources to help achieve the Society’s mission
• Support all Board of Directors decisions and policies
• Protect the confidentiality of the Society’s proprietary and privileged information
• Participate in Board governance training sessions
• Make an annual contribution to the IDSA Foundation
• At the Society’s request, officially represent IDSA in various settings

Experience/Skills and Attributes

• Prior volunteer service with IDSA to include leadership and/or committee experience is strongly preferred. Relevant leadership experience with similar state, regional, national or international organizations will also be considered.
• Ability to solve problems collaboratively: Contributes to group decision-making by sharing various perspectives, balancing analysis and experience
• Ability to demonstrate accountability: Engages and contributes during meetings and follows through on commitments in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively: Is able to effectively transmit thoughts and concepts in a variety of settings: one-on-one, group and with diverse audiences
• Ability to establish credibility: Gains the trust and respect of colleagues and staff
• Ability to think innovatively: Generates and encourages new ideas and develops tangible strategies to implement new initiatives
• Ability to exhibit sound decision-making: Remains objective in analyzing complex and ambiguous situations
• Ability to manage group dynamics and discussions effectively: Maintains an open, collegial atmosphere while keeping group discussions focused
• Ability to effectively appropriate resources: Balances appropriate use of financial and staff resources