Associate Director Application
One of the ways credit unions differ from other financial institutions is by their governance through a volunteer Board of Directors. Credit union boards are comprised of volunteers who are members of the credit union themselves. Serving without pay, the directors provide strategic direction that prioritizes the financial well-being of the credit union members before profit.
Scott Credit Union is currently accepting applications for an Associate Director position on our volunteer Board of Directors. Please see the overview of the position below, as well as a link to the application. For additional questions, please contact Ashleigh.Deatherage@scu.org.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Members of the Scott Credit Union Board of Directors report to the general membership of the credit union, while the collective Board supervises the CEO. The Board maintains the general direction and control of the credit union, including:
- Guiding the organization to fulfill its purpose.
- Setting the plans and governance policies which guide the affairs of the credit union.
- Ensuring those plans and policies are properly implemented by following the credit union charter, bylaws, all applicable federal and state laws, sound business practices, and the membership’s desires.
Expectations of Board Members
To achieve these objectives, members of the Scott Credit Union Board of Directors are expected to:
- Attend monthly meetings.
- Appropriately prepare for meetings in advance by reviewing meeting materials.
- Maintain confidentiality for issues that are sensitive in nature.
- Devote whatever time is necessary to perform the normal duties of the Board.
- Be knowledgeable about the general community and services available.
- Be willing to learn all aspects of the bylaws and regulations pertaining to governing the credit union.
- Be familiar with the Board policies.
- Display a spirit of teamwork and foster that feeling among all Directors.
- Maintain the highest ethical standards and share the values and vision of the credit union.
- Be motivated solely by a desire to serve the best interests of the credit union membership.
- Be able to deal effectively with conflict.
- Possess effective leadership skills.
- Communicate effectively, promote teamwork, seek opportunities, and serve the membership.
Application Process
Scott Credit Union members who are interested in serving as a volunteer Associate Director should complete the online application. Please note that it can take several months to fill a Board position, depending on the number and quality of applications received. Once the application window has closed, applications will be reviewed, and the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Once the position is filled, all applicants will be notified.