Assistant Director of College Governance

Assistant Director Of College Governance

The Assistant Director of College Governance works chiefly with the Vice President and Secretary of the College as the primary liaison, next to the President, to the Board of Trustees and several other important external leadership groups of the College. The position requires the development of mutually supportive relationships with the staffs of the College's vice presidents and deans, trustees, student and faculty Board representatives, and other key volunteer leadership groups. The position requires a deep devotion to the value of higher education and the ability to work in an institution committed to excellence and distinction in the world of liberal arts education and with that commitment, the ability to work in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the capacity and commitment to achieve the following :

• Trust and respect : The ability to earn the trust of internal and external stakeholders through dependable, high-quality work that speaks for itself.
• Initiative : A proactive mindset to identify opportunities for improvement and take on new responsibilities without needing to be prompted.
• Organizational mastery : The skill to seamlessly organize and manage high-stakes events, such as Board of Trustees meetings, ensuring every detail is accounted for and every attendee has a positive experience.
• Forward thinking : The foresight to anticipate needs and potential issues, working with leadership to address them proactively.
• Clear communication : The talent to communicate with a wide range of groups and individuals with the right content, tone, and style.
• Ownership : A commitment to the highest standards of accountability for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of your work.

Essential functions and responsibilities include :

Qualifications include :

The position is a full-time, fiscal year, exempt appointment. It sometimes requires evening and weekend work and communications with the VP / GC office, as and when necessary, with the expectation of extensive availability for important College activities and events throughout the year as determined by the office. Occasional travel for off-site meetings and events, sometimes extending for several days, is also required.

This position requires relationships with two types of audiences. Inside the College, the position features significant interaction with members of the VP / GC team, as well as members of the staffs supporting the president and senior leadership of the College, and the Office of Campus Events, the Advancement division, faculty, staff, and students. On an external basis, developing and stewarding relationships with members of the Board of Trustees, the Board of Visitors, and the College's trustees emeriti.

General open office and campus environment. Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Computer usage involving repetitive hand / wrist motion is also necessary.