Call for Nominations: Secretary Position, ENT Division
The Entrepreneurship (ENT) Division of the Academy of Management (AOM) is seeking nominations (including self-nominations) for the Secretary position. This position is appointed by the ENT Division Chair, with approval from the other officers and input from the current Treasurer. This role begins after the 2025 AOM Annual Conference and runs for a three-year term.
Why This Role Matters
The Secretary is a key member of the Division's leadership team, providing crucial administrative support to ensure the Division's effectiveness. She/he plays a fundamental role in maintaining the institutional memory of the ENT Division. By documenting the Division's key discussions and decisions, and by tracking progress toward the Division's five-year strategic goals, the Secretary helps ensure that current and future leadership teams have access to a well-documented history of strategic initiatives and governance decisions.
How to Apply
Interested volunteers should submit a brief (i.e., < 500 words) statement of interest that answers the following questions:
a) Why are you interested in the Secretary position for the ENT Division?
b) What are your qualifications and relevant experience for the position (what skills can you bring and contribute to the ENT Division;
c) in what ways have you previously served the AOM or ENT Division, for example, through reviewing and/or other ENT Division or AoM service activities)?
Applications are due by March 29, 2025, and should be emailed to the ENT Division Chair-Elect, Vishal Gupta (vkgupta@ua.edu). Please include "Secretary" in the subject line of the email.
Key Responsibilities
- Keep accurate minutes of all Division and Executive Committee meetings and make them available to the leadership and membership as needed.
- Maintain the official records of the Division, including the membership roll, in coordination with other officers.
- Soliciting and collecting Committee reports for Executive Committee meetings.
- Soliciting recommendations for updates to the Division policy manual and constitution.
- Ensure continuity of governance by documenting key discussions, decisions, and initiatives.
- Support the Division's leadership in tracking progress toward five-year strategic goals and preparing for the five-year review.
- Perform other duties as agreed upon with the Division Chair or as provided in the Constitution.
Who Should Apply?
The ideal candidate for the Secretary position is someone who is:
- Highly organized: Able to manage records and track ongoing initiatives.
- Detail-oriented: Capable of taking comprehensive yet concise notes.
- A strong listener: Able to capture key takeaways and highlight essential points for leadership.
- Focused, dedicated, and timely: Willing to commit conscientious time and effort to Division administration.
- Proficient in written communication: Skilled in documenting discussions clearly and accurately.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the ENT Division's leadership and shape its future. We encourage all qualified members to consider applying or nominating a colleague who would be a great fit.
For more information about the position, please feel free to contact the current Secretary, Diane Sullivan (dsullivan1@udayton.edu).
We look forward to your nominations!
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Josh Wei-Jun Hsueh
Associate Professor
Jönköping University
Jonkoping
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