Position Description for ADHA District Director
The District Director should:
- Be familiar with all components of the Board Governance Manual
- Review the Readiness Guide and continuously monitor the Board site for updates
- Follow guidance for communication to constituent leaders
- Prepare for, attend and actively participate in all Board meetings and virtual platforms
- Attend and actively participate in other ADHA leadership meetings and Annual Conference
- Accept, fulfill, and actively participate on Board subcommittees and association operating committees (as appointed)
- Handle all assigned responsibilities professionally and dutifully
- Abide by the ADHA Code of Ethics, Rules of Conduct, and Leadership Values Agreement
- Maintain a working knowledge of the affairs, policies, and activities of the Association
- Actively, professionally, and enthusiastically advocate, support, and enhance the Association’s and industry’s mission and public image
- Serve as a role model for Association volunteers and staff
- Professionally express one’s opinion during Board discussions and debates, and speak with one voice regarding final decisions by the Board
- Ensure that confidential information is treated responsibly and is not disclosed
- Support the Board’s continuous improvement by participating in the evaluation and accountability process as well as Board development
- Contribute financial support to the ADHA IOH
- Serves as a fiduciary of the organization with responsibilities to ADHA and its Constituents
- Upholds the duties of care, loyalty and obedience to the organization
- Responsible for overseeing the operations of the organization and assuring the organization’s conformance with the law
- Spends approximately 10 hours per week on ADHA business
To support the duties outlined above, District Directors should possess a number of skills in order to effectively serve in the position. These include:
- Adept with technology and related programs (PowerPoint, Word, interactive video conferencing/ meeting software, etc.)
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a timely manner
- Proactive
- Honest
- Transparent
- Forward-thinking
- Prepared
- Appreciates the diverse and evolving roles of a dental hygienist
- Exhibits self-confidence with internal and external audiences
- Demonstrates meeting management and facilitation skills
- Understands Board-member-staff interrelationships
- Demonstrates public social skills and presentation skills
- Differentiates between organizational and professional issues
- Values diverse leadership styles
- Respects and encourages differences of opinions
To submit your electronic Bio-Data Form to be considered for a District Director position, follow the link below!