Senior Governance and Health Equity Manager

Job Title: Senior Governance and Health Equity Manager

Start Date: December 2024

Location: New York, NY

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Salary range - $85,500 - $98,750 + ABCT benefits*

(Starting salary will be dependent on candidates’ skill and experience and other internal factors.)

OUR STORY

The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies is a multidisciplinary organization committed to the enhancement of health and well-being by advancing the scientific understanding, assessment, prevention, and treatment of human problems through the global application of behavioral, cognitive, and biological evidence-based principles.

The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities, including employment. ABCT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY

(50%) - Lead efforts to enhance the capacity of ABCT staff, governance, and membership to interact in culturally responsive ways, and to foster an inclusive and welcoming association climate to increase the effectiveness of the association’s mission-driven programs. Help to develop, guide, integrate, monitor, and evaluate equity-related programs and activities across the association in keeping with ABCT’s strategic priorities, policies, and guidelines.

(50%) - Work closely with the chief executive officer, Board of Directors, governance leadership, and other key stakeholders to implement and monitor governance policies and best practices. The ideal candidate will have a background in nonprofit governance, risk management, and policy development.

Responsibilities (Health Equity)

I. Engage with key external organizations and other stakeholders to advance the association’s equity in mental health goals. Serve as a spokesperson, champion, and advocate on mental health equity to constituents internal and external of the association.

II. Serve as key staff liaison to the ABCT Health Equity Committee.

III. With equity-focused special interest groups within the association, work closely on initiatives, including but not limited to:

-gender equity

-racial and ethnic diversity in the membership

-equity, diversity and accessibility in the leadership pipeline

-disability rights

-sexual orientation and identity safety

IV. Work collaboratively and effectively with diverse stakeholders and constituents to skillfully navigate divergent opinions and tensions in implementing programs and projects of the association.

V. Demonstrate competence in administration, strategy development, and fiscal management of equity programs.

Responsibilities (Governance)

I. Assist the executive office in planning and executing governance meetings, leadership events, reviewing governance documents, drafting minutes.

II. As part of the executive office, help to plan and coordinate logistics for onsite meetings of the Board and association leadership.

III. Oversee the preparation of governance-related reports and documentation

IV. In conjunction with the Membership Department serve as staff liaison to the Leadership and Elections committee.

-Oversee the nominations and elections process, ensuring a fair and transparent system.

-Manage the nominations and appointments process for volunteer leadership positions.

V. Demonstrate competence in administration, strategy development, and fiscal management of governance programs.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) POLICY STATEMENT

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principal at ABCT, where employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Additional Information

• This position may require occasional evening and weekend work particularly for Board meetings or the annual ABCT convention.
• Travel may be required for meetings, events, and other association activities.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree/certification in nonprofit management, business administration, law, public administration, or a related field, desirable.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in nonprofit association governance and/or health equity (or a functionally related area) with at least three (3) years in a managerial role.
• Ability to work effectively with high functioning Boards, executive teams, and staff.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects and initiatives at the organizational leadership level.
• Experience with Microsoft Office required.