Governance and Operations Manager, CAATE, 30 hours

AMC -Association Management Center; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) and financial wellness

Job summary

Association Management Center (AMC) is seeking a Governance and Operations Manager to support CAATE governance and organizational operations. The role ensures boards, committees, and processes are organized, documented, and on schedule, translating priorities into reliable workflows with budgeting oversight.

The position is 30 hours per week, primarily remote, with onsite access near Schaumburg, IL. It offers hybrid work and collaboration across a national nonprofit client base.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in operations, governance, or nonprofit management.
• Experience supporting boards, committees, or volunteer groups.
• Ability to manage governance calendars and annual processes.
• Budget support experience and financial reporting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of boards and committees with ED oversight.
• Staff liaison to committees; contribute to goals and projects.
• Maintain governance infrastructure and meeting preparations.
• Oversee governance docs, bylaws, and SOPs under ED guidance.
• Lead annual cycles: nominations, elections, awards, onboarding.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Continuous learning

Adaptability

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Zoom

Job description

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Governance and Operations Manager, CAATE, 30 hours

Association Management Center (AMC) is a trusted partner to more than23 leading health and science associations and professional societies.Our talented team of more than 150 professionals provides theday-to-day operational management our clients need to achieve theirbusiness goals. We are proud to support our clients in the impactfulwork they do and to create a workplace in which all are welcomed andcelebrated for the diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds theybring. At AMC, you’ll join a dynamic team of collaborative,innovative, and supportive professionals and have the opportunity to"Achieve What You Believe."

About the Role

The Governance and Operations Manager supports the Commission onAccreditation of Athletic Training Education, (CAATE)’s governance andorganizational operations by ensuring that board, committee, andoperational processes are well organized, documented, and completed onschedule. Working with the Executive Director, this role maintainsgovernance systems, supports recurring annual processes, coordinatesoperational follow-through, assists with budget development andmonitoring, and supervises the Operations Coordinator. The positionhelps translate CAATE’s priorities into clear workflows, reliabledocumentation, and timely execution.

This role is 30 hours per week and is primarily remote. Employees whoreside within 50 miles of Schaumburg, IL will work onsite up to oneday per month. Fully remote employees will also be considereddepending on location.

Role Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Executive Director (ED), supportadministration of the Board of Commissioners, the ExecutiveCommittee, and the Finance/Governance Committee.
• Serve as staff liaison to committees, providing administrativesupport and contributing to strategic goals and projects.
• Maintain governance infrastructure, including the annualgovernance calendar, Board and committee workplans, StandardOperating Procedures documentation, action-item tracking, meetingpreparation timelines, electronic vote logistics, and follow-up documentation.
• Maintain the Policies and Procedures manual, bylaws, and relatedgovernance documentation under ED’s oversight.
• Own annual-cycle governance processes, including nominations andelections, calls for awards, calls for volunteers, Board onboardinglogistics, and governance-related communications workflows.
• Organize budgeting and financial reporting processes including thedevelopment and presentation of key financial metrics.
• Under direction of the ED, translate strategic plans andpriorities into operational plans with budgeted/allocated resourcesand monitor progress.
• Supervise the operations coordinator through leadership andoversight, ensuring accountability, clarity of responsibilities, andhigh-quality deliverables.

Experience and Skills

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in operations,governance, association or nonprofit management, accreditationadministration, or a related role.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Experience supporting and leading boards, committees, or othervolunteer-led groups.
• Experience coordinating recurring governance or operationalprocesses, such as nominations, elections, volunteer calls,awards, or annual calendar workflows.
• Experience supporting budget preparation, expense tracking,financial reporting, or vendor related administrative processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and Zoom required.Experience with survey and nominations and elections software ishighly valued.
• Ability to travel out of state and overnight 1-3 times per yearby all modes of transportation including car, plane, and train.
• Physical: This role is primarily desk-based and involvesextended computer use, including typing, data review, and virtualcommunication. Occasional light lifting may be required. AMCprovides reasonable accommodations to support employees inperforming the essential functions of the role.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Leadership - Ability to guide staff work, clarify expectations, support accountability, and foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Time management and organization - Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, projects, meetings, andfollow-up items with accuracy and reliability.
• Problem solving - Ability to identify issues,gather relevant information, recommend practical solutions, andmove work forward with sound judgment.
• Continuous learning - Ability to learn newsystems, tools, workflows, and processes through training,documentation, self-study, and hands-on use.
• Adaptability - Ability to contribute effectivelyin collaborative settings, take initiative on individual tasks,and adjust when priorities, timelines, or project scope change
• Customer service - Ability to provide responsive,professional support to board members, committee volunteers,staff, and external partners.
• Communication - Ability to write and speakclearly and professionally and adapt messaging for specific audiences.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

AMC was founded on the core values of Integrity, Accountability,Collaboration, Excellence, and Innovation. Employees will enjoy beingpart of a team that embraces a high-performance culture and fostersaccountability, personal growth and client success.

Our wide range of benefit offerings include:

• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical, vision and dental options, along with life insurance andan Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial wellness benefits including 401(k), FSA & HSA,employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave &disability programs.
• Professional development, tuition & certification assistance;internal advancement opportunities.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.

Compensation:

• $52-$60K annually. Within this range, individual pay is determinedby relevant factors, including job-related skills, experience,market data, work location, and education or training.

Location:

• This is a hybrid role based in Schaumburg, IL. Employees within 50miles are expected onsite approximately one day per month, withoccasional additional visits as needed. Candidates residing morethan 50 miles away may be considered for remote work, depending onbusiness needs and location eligibility.
• Applicants must be based in the U.S. and authorized to work fulltime now and in the future. AMC is unable to sponsor employment authorization.

Association Management Center is an equal opportunityemployer.

We are committed to building a diverse team inwhich all employees are welcomed, valued and respected for theirindividual strengths, perspectives, and contributions.

Disclaimer The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role.They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all requiredresponsibilities, duties, or skills.