President Position Description

The President shall be the Corporation's chief executive officer, is responsible for the corporation's business and affairs, and will preside at all meetings. The President will have knowledge of AAPA-AAI's interests and monitor the progress of goals and objects and will coordinate the dissemination of this information to members. This officer should have the ability to conduct meetings, formulate ideas, consummate plans, and delegate responsibility. In addition, the President is also responsible for upholding the organization's policies and procedures. The President should be available to other officers and members by phone and at meetings.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate agendas for all Board of Directors meetings and will preside over AAPA-AAI business meetings and its Board of Directors
• Define and monitor the goals and objectives of AAPA-AAI
• Provide strategic planning for 3, 5, and 10 years
• Review the annual budget and make recommendations
• Make a full report of the year's activities at the annual meetings, set up forums for discussion, and appoint all standing committees and designate their respective chairpersons, subject to Board approval
• Attend all Board of Director meetings
• Attend Leadership Summit and applicable AAPA regional meetings, as assigned
• Recruit potential leaders and mentor the President Elect

Qualifications:

• Member in good standing of the AAPA and the AAPA-AAI
• Previous Board of Directors experience, strongly recommended
• Knowledge of how to run a Board of Directors meeting
• Excellent facilitation, communication, delegation, leadership, and diplomacy skills
• Ability to multi-task and complete projects on time