Overview
The Past President shall be responsible for overall oversight of the chapter and the board in accordance with chapter policies and procedures
Role and Responsibilities
- Maintain continuity in the chapter to help ensure smooth board transitions
- Assist the board of directors with strategic policies
- Proactively support and promote the work within the board
- Assume the role of mentor for the president
- Assist the president in liaison with PMI if and when required
- Assume the position of chair for the nominating committee
- Lead and direct the elections process
- Provide ethics enforcement and guidance at the board of directors level
- Support conflict resolution
- Outreach with past presidents
- Develop and implement a succession and transition plan
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Member in good standing of PMI and PMIWIC
- Ultimate team player – as a leader and team member
- Must be willing to commit to attending Board and Membership meetings, responding to emails and participating in chapter operations as appropriate.
- Willingness to learn email marketing program and technical aspects of the Web Site
- Willingness to respond to Web Support questions any day of the week at any time of the day
Role Specific Skills
- Skilled in Strategic Planning Process
- Diplomacy
- Understanding of volunteer recognition and appreciation programs
- Parliamentary procedures
- Human Resource Management
Other Leadership Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring skills
- Conflict Resolution skills
- Facilitation skills
- Active Listening skills
- Team Building Skills
Additional Notes
- Familiarity with best practices in Human Resource  Management a plus