CERTIFICATION CHAIR

Position Summary: Increases the number of chapter members who are certified PHR/SPHR by the Human Resource Certification Institute.  Encourages members to become certified.

Responsible to:

• The members of the chapter

• The Chapter President

• State Council Certification Director

Responsibilities:

• Attends and participates in meetings of the Program Committee.

• Makes announcements about benefits of certification and/or provide newsletter copy or web site text on benefits. 

• Provides information about recertification to members.

• Provides information about any changes in recertification requirements, changes in exam policies, changes in cost of exam, etc. 

• Provides information about the chapter’s certification study group at membership meetings and in the newsletter.  Leads, plans, and arranges for speakers and materials at the certification study group meetings.  If there is no chapter study group, provides information to members about alternative study methods.

• Makes arrangements for the test to be given in the chapter city in May and December.  If the test is not offered in the chapter city, makes sure applicants have information about test location.

• Recognizes at meetings those who pass the test.

• Forwards a list of HRCI-certified members to the chapter Membership Chair and Communications Chair for publication.

• Maintains communication with the State Council Certification Director and the Human Resource Certification Institute staff as needed. 

• Attends and participates in monthly Executive Board and chapter meetings.

• Provides updates at monthly Executive Board and chapter meetings and in the newsletter, as needed. 

• Participates in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategic planning for the chapter.

• Represents the chapter in the Human Resources community.

Requirements:

• Chapter Certification Chair must be certified by HRCI.

Revised 2/7/2006