Remote Governance & Operations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20+ days

12 paid holidays

Medical, vision & dental

Life insurance

401(k) match

Tuition & certification assistance

Job summary

Association Management Center (AMC) seeks a Governance and Operations Manager to support CAATE governance and organizational operations, working with the Executive Director to ensure board and committee processes are well organized, documented, and completed on schedule.

This 30-hour-per-week role is primarily remote. Employees within 50 miles of Schaumburg, IL may be onsite up to one day per month; fully remote candidates will also be considered depending on location.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in operations, governance, association/nonprofit management, accreditation administration, or related role.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Experience supporting and leading boards, committees, or volunteer-led groups.
• Experience coordinating recurring governance or operational processes (nominations, elections, awards, annual calendars).
• Experience supporting budget preparation, expense tracking, financial reporting, or vendor admin processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and Zoom; experience with survey and nominations/elections software is highly valued.
• Ability to travel out of state and overnight 1–3 times per year.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Executive Director, support administration of the Board of Commissioners, the Executive Committee, and the Finance/Governance Committee.
• Serve as staff liaison to committees, providing administrative support and contributing to strategic goals and projects.
• Maintain governance infrastructure, including the annual governance calendar, Board and committee workplans, SOP documentation, action-item tracking, meeting prep timelines, electronic vote logistics, and follow-up documentation.
• Maintain the Policies and Procedures manual, bylaws, and related governance documentation under ED’s oversight.
• Own annual-cycle governance processes, including nominations/elections, calls for awards/volunteers, Board onboarding logistics, and governance-related communications workflows.
• Organize budgeting and financial reporting processes including development and presentation of key financial metrics.
• Under ED direction, translate strategic plans into operational plans with budgeted resources and monitor progress.
• Supervise the operations coordinator with leadership and oversight, ensuring accountability and high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Zoom

Tools

survey software

nominations and elections software

Job description

Association Management Center (AMC) seeks a Governance and Operations Manager to support CAATE governance and organizational operations, working with the Executive Director to ensure board and committee processes are well organized, documented, and completed on schedule.

This 30-hour-per-week role is primarily remote. Employees within 50 miles of Schaumburg, IL may be onsite up to one day per month; fully remote candidates will also be considered depending on location.