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Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) match; paid parental leave
Preferred Education:
Masters
Additional Information:
Hybrid/Remote is allowed.
Salary range: $165,000 - $180,000 If hired, you must reside in the Chicagoland area.
Vice President, Governance Reports To: CEO/EVP Direct Reports: Governance Department Staff In-Office Requirement: Hybrid, anticipate 2 days per week on average
Position Summary
The Vice President, Governance is a senior strategic leader responsible for stewarding a high-performing, effective, and future-ready governance framework for the Society. Reporting to the CEO/EVP and serving on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), this role is a trusted advisor to the CEO/EVP, Council, and elected leadership on governance strategy, structure, alignment, and performance.
The Vice President provides Society-wide oversight of all governance bodies—including the Council, Board of Regents, Sections, Committees, Knowledge Education Groups (KEGs), Chapters, and Task Forces—by ensuring strong accountability, transparency, and operational effectiveness. This role ensures that governance structures and leadership engagement are aligned with the Society’s strategic priorities and actively supports the development, execution, and oversight of strategic planning efforts.
In partnership with volunteer leaders and staff, the Vice President fosters a positive, well-supported governance experience that enables effective engagement and leadership success across all levels. The Vice President also leads and develops the governance staff team, cultivating a high-performing, collaborative, and innovative culture.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in governance, association management, or nonprofit leadership roles, with significant Board/Council engagement
Demonstrated expertise working with complex governance structures, including Councils, Boards, Committees, and volunteer leadership groups
Strong knowledge of nonprofit governance, bylaws, policies, and best practices
Proven experience in managing elections, nominations, and leadership development or succession planning processes
Experience in advising senior executives and elected leaders on governance strategy and organizational effectiveness
Demonstrated experience in supporting or facilitating strategic planning processes
Strong analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to leverage data to inform governance decisions
Excellent communication and facilitation skills with executive presence
Core Competencies
Strategic governance leadership and advisory capability
Executive and Council-level communication and relationship management Leadership development and succession planning
Policy development, bylaws management, and compliance oversight
Strategic planning alignment and execution support
Data-driven governance and continuous improvement
Volunteer leader experience and engagement management
Cross-functional collaboration and organizational alignment
Staff leadership and operational excellence
Why SCCM?
Flexible Work Options: With our generous remote work policy, much of your work will be from home. We value work-life balance, but you’ll need to be able to come into the office when required by your supervisor.
Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid vacation and 13 paid holidays each year, plus a summer hours program for that perfect work-life balance.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage to keep you and your family protected.
Paid Parental Leave: Take the time you need to bond with your new addition to the family.
Matching 401(K): We invest in your future with a 401(K) matching program to help you save for retirement.
Educational Assistance: Continue learning and growing with educational assistance—we’re invested in your personal and professional development.
The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) is the largest multi-professional organization dedicated to ensuring excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care medicine. With 16,000 members in 80 countries, SCCM is the only organization that represents all professional components of the critical care team. The Society offers a variety of activities that promote excellence in patient care, education, research, and advocacy. SCCM has a staff of 80 people based in Mt. Prospect, IL and maintains a budget of $20M.