ACR Committee on Nominations and Appointments

Opportunity Overview

The ACR Committee on Nominations and Appointments has the following open positions. All positions are hybrid (mostly virtual, with the possibility for an in-person activity).

• ACR Member-at-Large (3)
• Fellow-in-Training Member (1)

Eligibility

Please review the volunteer eligibility guidelines based on your member type and industry involvement before submitting a volunteer application.
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Committee Description

The ACR Committee on Nominations and Appointments shall make nominations for ACR Volunteer positions: Secretary/Treasurer, who will become President-Elect at the end of the Secretary/Treasurer term, then President in the following year; Members-at-Large of the Board of Directors of the ACR; Chairs and Members of ACR Committees; with the exception of the Committee on Nominations and Appointments.

Responsibilities

Per the ACR Bylaws, the ACR Committee on Nominations and Appointments is responsible for reviewing volunteer applications and making recommendations for approval by the BOD for the following volunteer positions:

• Secretary, Treasurer and Members-at-Large of the Board of Directors
• Chairs of Committees (other than those where an Officer serves a Chair)
• Members of all standing Committees, with the exception of the Committee on Nominations and Appointments
• The Abstract Oversight Committee, a subcommittee of the Committee on Education
• The Chair of the Affiliate Society Council, a subcommittee of the Committee on Rheumatologic Care

Activities

• Review assigned applications
• Prepare presentation for the broader committee to guide decision making regarding the selected applicants to recommend to the BOD

The ACR staff is responsible for the administration and project management of all initiatives and programs.

Time Commitments

The majority of the workload occurs between May 15–August 15 each year.

Virtual

• Asynchronous Work
  • Between May 15 to July 15 – hours depends on the number to applications assigned to review (can be very busy based on the volume of applications in a given year)
  • Between July 15 to August 15 – a few hours needed to contact successful applicants and other needed communication

In-Person

• 2-day meeting that occurs in July (involves the weekend)
• Virtual attendance via Zoom is permitted

Committee Composition

The Board of Directors selects members of the ACR Committee on Nominations and Appointments who are:

• The immediate past president of the ACR, who shall serve as Chair
• The immediate past president of the ARP
• One (1) Member-at-Large from the ACR Board of Directors
• One (1) Transitional Member – FIT
• Seven (7) members from among the Fellows, International Fellows and/or Members of the ACR which reflect the following representations:
  • One (1) with research experience
  • Two (2) in community practice
  • One (1) involved in ACR educational activities
  • One (1) specializing in pediatrics
  • One (1) with an early career voice
  • One (1) representing experience in diversity initiatives
  • The current ACR and ARP Presidents may participate in meetings of the Committee on Nominations and Appointments as invited guests.

Term

The Chair, the immediate past president of the ARP, the Member-at-Large from the ACR Board of Directors, and the Transitional Member – FIT shall each serve a one (1) year term.

All other members will serve two (2) year terms.

Note: Restrictions. During their term, members of the committee will not be eligible for nomination or election as an officer, Board member, or Committee Chair.

Recommended Qualifications

The ACR Committee on Nominations and Appointments welcomes interested volunteers. The committee benefits from having members with some knowledge and general understanding of the work of ACR committees and various volunteer opportunities across the College is helpful.

Interested participants for this committee should have knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas:

General Competencies/Experiences

• Skills in strategic thinking, recruitment, and volunteer candidate application assessment
• Ability to focus on finding diverse candidates with mission alignment, relevant expertise, and commitment to the organization's vision
• Commitment to ensuring a transparent process with good communication, confidentiality, and collaboration for effective volunteer planning

Core Competencies

• Strategic Vision & Governance Understanding: Ability to assess ACR’s overall needs and align candidates with the overall organization's long-term mission and strategic goals and specific committee's unique needs and efforts
• Recruitment & Networking: Strong skills in identifying and matching qualified candidates from submitted applications to open volunteer positions
• Assessment & Critical Thinking: Skill in asking insightful questions, evaluating responses, and making fair, diplomatic decisions about candidate suitability
• Communication & Diplomacy: Excellent listening, interviewing, and interpersonal skills, combined with the ability to maintain confidentiality and foster collaborative discussions
• Diversity & Inclusion: Commitment to building a diverse board and overall committee volunteer roster across the College with varied backgrounds, experiences, and community insights
• Time Management: Ability to balance committee duties with other responsibilities, ensuring consistent engagement

Key Qualities/Experience

• Mission Alignment: Deep understanding and passion for the ACR’s purpose
• Community Insight: Connection to the community served or relevant professional/personal networks
• Commitment: Willingness to dedicate time and energy
• Process-Oriented Skills: Developing clear, transparent nomination procedures; ensuring fair and consistent selection criteria