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Position Summary – Chapter President
The Chapter President provides strategic leadership and overall direction for Loudoun SHRM in alignment with state, regional, and national SHRM policies, strategies, and objectives. This role ensures effective chapter operations, supports member needs, and upholds high standards of integrity and professionalism. The President also serves as a voting member of the state council and acts as the primary representative of the chapter within the human resources community.
Reports To:
- Chapter Members
- Chapter Board of Directors
- State Council Director
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership that aligns with National SHRM and State Council codes of ethics and conduct, using sound business principles in all chapter-related activities.
- Lead the chapter in accordance with its bylaws and serve as Chairperson of the Board of Directors.
- Preside over and coordinate the work of chapter officers, directors, and committee leaders to ensure goals, objectives, and strategies are achieved.
- Chair all meetings of chapter officers and the general membership.
- Participate in and/or lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of both short-term and long-term chapter strategic plans.
- Oversee chapter operations to ensure the needs of members are met effectively and consistently.
- Monitor the use, accounting, and management of chapter funds to ensure proper stewardship of financial resources.
- Follow all requirements outlined in the Chapter Financial Support document to maintain good standing and eligibility for financial support from Annual State Conference proceeds.
- Attend state council meetings as the chapter's voting representative; actively participate in discussions and decision-making.
- Appoint a qualified proxy when unable to attend state council meetings.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the State Council Director and SHRM Regional Team.
- Represent the chapter professionally in the broader human resources community.
- Communicate SHRM, state, and regional goals, programs, and policies to chapter members, serving as a liaison between local, state, and national leadership.
- Uphold the expectations outlined for Chapter Presidents in the SHRM VA DC Chapter Presidents Welcome Packet.
- Meet regularly with the District Director — individually or as part of district meetings — to ensure alignment and effective communication.
- Foster a collaborative environment among chapter leaders, members, volunteers, and state council representatives.
Requirements
- Active SHRM membership and good standing within the chapter.
- Demonstrated leadership experience within SHRM, human resources, or a related field.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate volunteers.
- High ethical standards and commitment to SHRM's mission and values.
