Association Director
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Executives
- Minor : Other Corporate and Organizational Executives
Summary
Association directors are corporate officers responsible for formulating operational policies, promoting business activities, and supervising the organization of associations aimed at public interest.
Description
Association directors bear responsibility to members and society, serving as corporate officers who engage in mid- to long-term strategy formulation, budget approval, business evaluation, risk management, and more. As board members, they make decisions through meetings and coordinate with business divisions and external organizations. They play a role in promoting the governance necessary for achieving the association's objectives while emphasizing public interest and transparency.
Future Outlook
With the increase in NPOs and industry groups and the trend toward strengthening governance, the demand for association directors equipped with expertise and transparency is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Cooperativeness / Good coordination skills / Strategic thinking / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business trips / Full-time resident / Meeting coordination tasks / Part-time concurrent / Remote hybrid
Career Path
Association staff → Section chief/department head level management → Executive officers/executives → Director → President/Chairman
Required Skills
Budget Management / Governance Knowledge / Meeting Facilitation / Risk Management / Strategic Planning
Recommended Skills
Community Management / Legal Knowledge / Project Management / Public Relations
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to logically formulate the association's operational policies and business plans. |
| Communication Skills | Because coordination and negotiation with members and stakeholders are required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because leadership is required to indicate the organization's direction and take proactive action. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planning abilities for organization management, such as business plans and budget formulation, are required. |
| Problem Solving | Because accurate responses to challenges in organization management are required. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because they collaborate with board members to make decisions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
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