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I. Purpose 

This position provides administerial and technical support to maintain and enhance the work of the ethics program and the ASHA Board of Ethics, including their adjudication, education, outreach, and senior administrative needs. 

II. Key Responsibilities 

1. Serve as primary liaison between ASHA Ethics Office and ASHA Business Analysts on technical projects and oversee best practices of legal document management.
2. Work independently to analyze complaint data, create customized spreadsheets, charts and reports and research historical complaint data. 
3. Organize and provide all administrative and technical support for Board of Ethics meetings, including the creation of agendas, templates, scheduling and recordings.
4. Prepare annual nomination materials and research for review with the senior director of ethics and the BOE Chairs.
5. Assist in the creation of ethics presentations, including research and creating PowerPoint slides.
6. Prepare form minutes that serve as the basis for all Board decisions.  Proofread ethics materials and motions as requested.
7. Manage Board’s collaborative site and Community site to ensure posted materials are current and organized for easy Board and staff access.  
8. Manage Ethics database on NetForum.
9. Act as liaison for special projects as requested by the senior director of ethics. 

III. Position within ASHA 

The associate director reports to the senior director of ethics on the Ethics Team (Standards & Ethics cluster). 

IV. Autonomy & Decision Making: 

The incumbent reports directly to the senior director of ethics. The incumbent will make decisions and act independently in some areas but will balance that autonomy with interdependence by seeking guidance and collaboration when needed or expected. 

V. Qualifications & Skills

Qualifications: 

Knowledge typically acquired through:

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, English, ethics, justice, philosophy, political science, history, legal studies, pre-law, health studies, sociology/psychology, communications disorders or a related area, such as a paralegal certificate 
• At least 5 years of responsible administrative experience managing a unit or project within a complex organization, preferably involving legal work
• Collaboration software and database management experience
• Experience working with and fostering cooperation among diverse constituencies

Skills 

• Demonstrated writing and editing abilities
• Demonstrated ability in Word, NetForum, Excel and PowerPoint 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also working collaboratively with a team to develop and carry out projects and duties
• Demonstrated ability to use software consistent with duties and responsibilities
• Demonstrated interest in learning a broad range of issues as applied to ethics, credentialing, and professional discipline
• Demonstrated ability to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive information/data
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement logistics for meetings
• Demonstrated strong organizational and problem-solving skills to manage and track several projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to recall, analyze, organize information, and make complex decisions
• Demonstrated ability to verbally communicate and to effectively interact with people in a positive manner

VI. Universal Expectations of ASHA Staff

At ASHA, we believe in working together to make well-informed decisions that will advance the association and the discipline of human communication sciences and disorders; teamwork is vital to achieving our mission, vision, and maximizing impact. As committed stewards of the organization, we care deeply about our professions, members, and staff, and building a strong and welcoming community. We strive to ensure that everyone's voice is heard and valued. We are dedicated to helping each other grow and innovate by encouraging open communication and continual learning. Our focus is on delivering excellent service and value to members, advancing equity, and promoting diversity, inclusion, and the power of science and research. 

VII. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

ASHA is an equal opportunity employer.  As such, it is ASHA’s policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard for race, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation or LGBT status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ASHA's Bylaws. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation and benefits, upward mobility, training and development, access to facilities, termination, and other personnel actions. 

VIII. Disclaimer

This job description reflects the primary responsibilities of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be required of someone in the position. All ASHA staff are expected to take on additional responsibilities from time to time and to help their colleagues.