Director, Governance and Board Operations - Acgme - Chicago, Illinois, United States

The offered salary will be determined by a variety of factors including an applicant’s education, years of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Title:

Director, Governance and Board Operations

Department:

Office of the President and Chief Executive Officer

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Reports to:

Office of the President and Chief Executive Officer

The following describes the various aspects of the designated job. Some or all of these aspects may be changed over time, with or without notice, at the sole discretion of the ACGME.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States (US) on a full-time

basis. The ACGME will not provide employment sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B Visa or other US employment authorization).

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Office of the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Director, Governance and Board Operations serves as a strategic leader and trusted advisor responsible for advancing the effectiveness, integrity, and continuous improvement of the ACGME’s governance framework.

The role partners closely with the President and Chief Executive Officer, Board leadership, Executive Leadership Team, legal counsel, and other stakeholders to support governance responsibilities while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, requirements, and best practices.

As the organization’s central governance resource, the Director fosters effective decision-making, strengthens Board and committee engagement, and drives governance excellence through thoughtful policy stewardship, process improvement, and strategic oversight. The Director also leads ACGME staff support of governance functions (i.e., Board Liaison and Board Committee staff) and serves as a key collaborator across the organization to promote transparency, accountability, and operational effectiveness.

This position combines leadership with hands-on execution and offers a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen the governance infrastructure of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving health care through graduate medical education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Governance Leadership and Board Operations

• Serve as administrative advisor to the Governance Committee of the Board of Directors.


• Serve as administrative advisor to the Policies and Procedures Advisory Committee and lead the Policy Development Team in reviewing and proposing policy updates, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and legal considerations.


• Provide strategic guidance regarding governance best practices, effectiveness, and governance-related policies and procedures.


• Oversee Board standing committee staff operations to ensure consistency and efficiency.


• Partner with Board leadership, the President and Chief Executive Officer, and other executive leaders on governance priorities and initiatives.


• Lead periodic reviews of governance structures, committee charters, bylaws, and governance practices, recommending improvements as appropriate.


• Plan and implement Board member lifecycle activities, including recruitment, onboarding, orientation, continuing education, and evaluation.


• Maintain and oversee updates to organizational Bylaws and governance documents.

Policy Governance and Administration

• Lead systematic review and maintenance of organizational policies and procedures.


• Establish and manage a policy review schedule to ensure policies remain current, consistent, and aligned with organizational priorities.


• Partner with executive leaders, committee leaders, and legal counsel to identify, prioritize, and implement policy revisions.


• Oversee maintenance of the organization's Manual of Policies and Procedures  and related governance documentation.

Conflict of Interest Administration

• Administer conflict-of-interest and duality-of-interest disclosure processes for Board members, committee members, volunteers, and staff members.


• Manage annual disclosure collection, review submissions against established criteria, and identify matters requiring additional review.


• Prepare analyses and recommendations regarding potential conflicts for leadership and governance committee consideration.


• Monitor compliance with conflict-of-interest requirements and maintain related records and documentation.

Appeals Administration

• Administer organizational appeals processes and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.


• Coordinate preparation of appeal records and supporting materials.


• Convene Appeals Panels as needed and coordinate panel member selection, orientation, scheduling, and support.


• Serve as primary staff liaison throughout the appeals process and communicate outcomes as appropriate.


• Maintain appeals-related policies, procedures, records, and training materials.

Board and Committee Support Oversight

• Participate in oversight of Board preparation, meeting execution, and follow-up activities.


• Establish standards, timelines, and quality expectations for Board and committee materials and communications.


• Ensure effective coordination among Board-facing staff members supporting Board and committee activities.


• Provide governance expertise and operational guidance related to Board processes and committee administration.

International Governance Support

• Extend Board liaison responsibility to include ACGME International, as assigned. 


• Identify opportunities to align governance practices, resources, and support structures across domestic and international governance functions.

Leadership and Staff Management

• Supervise staff members directly supporting governance and board operations.


• Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and professional development for assigned staff members.


• Establish priorities, allocate work, and ensure effective execution of responsibilities.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Direct supervision of governance and Board operations support staff members as assigned. Responsible for hiring, performance management, coaching, professional development, workload allocation, and operational oversight.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree.


• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience supporting governance, compliance, policy administration, accreditation, legal, association, non-profit, or higher education functions.


• At least three years of supervisory or management experience.

Preferred

• Master's degree, JD, or related advanced degree.


• Experience supporting Boards of Directors and governance committees.


• Experience administering appeals, compliance, or conflict-of-interest processes.


• Experience in graduate medical education, accreditation, health care, or mission-driven associations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

• This position is based in a typical office environment with no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.


• This is a hybrid position, where the work will be performed in the ACGME office and/or home office. Currently, the ACGME expects all staff members to work in the office two days per week. This schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the ACGME.

BENEFITS 

We offer a very attractive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401k plan and other wellness benefits.

The ACGME is an Equal Opportunity Employer.