Program Manager, Association Governance Operations

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Making effective communication, a human right, accessible and achievable for all.

Posting Date: 1/12/2026

Cluster/Team: Association Governance Team

Salary Range (Non-Negotiable): $93,531– $103,923

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

ASHA is seeking an experienced professional to join its Association Governance Operations Team (AGOT) in carrying out major changes to the organization’s volunteer cultivation, orientation, training, and recognition programs, to include the launch of a new product to promote microvolunteer and committee, board, or council service opportunities. In addition to volunteer programs, the individual in this role will manage multiple leadership development programs for the Association, while also supporting the recognition of the communication sciences and disorders professions’ leaders through ASHA’s awards programs to include the highest designations awarded by the organization such as ASHA Honors and ASHA Fellowship.

This position requires a problem-solver who has experience optimizing the member experience while simultaneously streamlining processes and using technological tools to great effect.

Every day you will
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• Facilitate the learning of speech-language pathologists and audiologists developing their leadership skills through various programs including the comprehensive Leadership Development Program, the Leadership Mentoring Program, and the Distinguished Early Career Professional Certificate Program.
• Run a centralized system that connects ASHA members with volunteer opportunities and tracks ASHA volunteer interest as well as a member’s history of service with ASHA microvolunteer opportunities or Committees, Boards, and Councils.
• Work independently and collaboratively with staff colleagues, volunteers, leadership development facilitators and more to implement program activities.

To thrive in this role, you must
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• Possess excellent problem-solving skills.
• Effectively analyze information and resolve issues independently and proactively.
• Maintain a high level of organization as you manage multiple projects or processes with varying deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfortably approach technology with an eye toward optimizing the member experience, streamlining staff processes, and advancing operations. Build and maintain strong working relationships to execute program activities

The purpose of this position is to implement and manage a comprehensive leadership development and volunteer management program to include the management of the detailed and deadline-oriented processes to cultivate, orient, train, retain, and recognize ASHA’s volunteers, as well as various programs including the Leadership Development Program, Leadership Mentoring Program, and Distinguished Early Career Professional Certificate. The Program Manager also coordinates aspects of ASHA’s awards program, while also assisting with AGOT functions as assigned.

• Manage the processes of all governance-related leadership development activities and initiatives.
• Manage the process of volunteer cultivation, orientation, training, recognition and retention programming.
• Manage ASHA’s micro volunteering program to facilitate the promotion of new volunteer opportunities for ASHA’s members.
• Manage activities associated with ASHA’s awards program to include the coordination of the awards ceremony assets including the booklet and awards videos for the ceremony, and other related duties.
• Assist with supporting and training ASHA Ex Officios and other ASHA volunteer managers.

• At least 5 years of experience successfully managing leadership development programs for a membership or trade association.
• At least 5 years of experience successfully handling volunteer cultivation, orientation, training, recognition and retention programming duties for a membership or trade association.
• At least 5 years of experience effectively leveraging various types of technological platforms to administer association programs and facilitate workflows.
• At least 3 years of experience effectively…