Position Summary:
Manage the activities of the Professional Development Committee to provide seminars, workshops and other professional development opportunities for the chapter membership.
Responsible To:
The members of the chapter
The Chapter President
Primary Responsibilities:
Chair meetings of the Professional Development Committee to select topics and speakers for periodic seminar and workshops to provide in-depth and timely professional development opportunities for members.
Work with the elected members of the Board to ensure speakers for monthly luncheon meetings, as well as professional Development Workshop
Recruit members to serve on Professional Development Committee.
Coordinate efforts with other Chapters and Board of Directors Members to best serve the membership.
Serve as resource to committee members in arranging meetings.
Contact potential speakers and make arrangements for selected meetings, including selecting sites and promoting the program.
Provide information regarding workshops and services to the administrative office, newsletter editor, members and other, through presentations, written communications, and personal contact.
Review final preparations for meetings to assure that programs run smoothly.
Review program evaluations for feedback to be used in planning future events.
Serve as liaison between the members of the Professional Development Committee.
Participate in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategy planning for the chapter.
Represent the chapter in the Human Resources community.
Attend all monthly membership and Board of Directors meetings.
Co-sponsor a workshop, seminar, or conference with another organization.
Conducted a chapter workshop, defined as two plus hours of a professional educational presentation.
Held a conference, defined as a full day or more of a professional educational session.
Display SHRM podium banner and or laminated sign at meetings.
Resources Available :
SHRM supplies the following resources for Chapter Professional Development Chairs
