National Leadership Positions
Interested in nominating a colleague (or yourself) for an Academy leadership position? Learn about the criteria for each position. Universal qualifications and skills apply to all leadership positions, and criteria specific to each position are detailed below.
Universal Qualifications and Skills
The following skill sets and attributes apply to all positions on the national ballot. Note: Employer support is recommended for all positions.
Leadership
- Demonstrates diplomacy in bringing opposing views to agreement
- Demonstrates organizational and management skills
- Embraces and manages change to advance the Academy
- Empowers others
- Prioritizes issues consistent with the Academy's strategic plan
- Is results-oriented
- Understands general principles of not-for-profit fiscal management
Personal
- Fosters an atmosphere of creativity, collaboration and inclusivity
- Maintains objectivity
- Is organized
- Positively promotes the Academy and the profession
- Thinks strategically and proactively
- Dedicated and committed to the Academy's mission and vision
- Demonstrates integrity
Interpersonal
- Exhibits strong networking and relationship building skills
- Operates as a team player
- Demonstrates strong and effective communication skills
- Demonstrates principles of inclusion, diversity, equity and access
- Motivates others
Individual Position Criteria
Qualifications necessary for all Academy leadership positions are reviewed and updated regularly with input from past officers. These detailed descriptions include the terms, qualifications, requirements, recommended skill sets and duties for each leadership position. Positions available on ballot vary each year.
- President-elect President or Immediate Past President Position Description (PDF)
- Treasurer-elect/Treasurer/Immediate Past Treasurer (PDF)
- Board of Directors Director-at-Large (PDF)
- House of Delegates Speaker-elect/Speaker/Immediate Past Speaker (PDF)
- House of Delegates Director (PDF)
- House of Delegates At-Large Delegates (PDF)
- Nominating Committee (PDF)
- Commission on Dietetic Registration Representatives (PDF)
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