Board Secretariat Manager

Board Secretariat Manager

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The Board Secretariat Manager will work directly with the Board Officers, Board Members and Board Committees assisting with succession and knowledge transfer within the Board. The Board Secretariat Manager is responsible for facilitating administrative detail, managing board and committee workflow and providing highly responsible staff support for the Board of Directors ensuring effective governance practices, compliance, and operational efficiency. The primary duty is to manage, record, produce, disseminate and archive the official record of all Board of Directors meetings and to prepare materials and logistics necessary for Board activities. Exercise considerable discretion and independent judgment in protecting or releasing confidential information and in interpreting and implementing policies and procedures within guidelines set by the Board of Directors and CEO.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Meeting Management
• Plan, organize, and facilitate board, committee, and taskforce meetings.
• Ensure timely preparation and distribution of agendas, minutes, and related materials.
• Track attendance and ensure compliance with board policies.
• Governance Compliance
• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and policy requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the executive leadership team, Board Chair and Board Secretary.
• Maintain up-to-date governance frameworks and board policies.
• Record Keeping
• Maintain accurate records of meetings, resolutions, and board documentation.
• Manage access to board repositories and ensure proper document storage and archiving.
• Director Onboarding and Offboarding
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes for board members.
• Provide resources for new directors and ensure return of assets upon departure.
• Communications
• Serve as liaison between the board, executive management, and stakeholders.
• Ensure effective communication and information flow.
• Monitoring and Coordination
• Distribute post-meeting documents and track action items.
• Monitor action items and task ownership and progress against deliverables.
• Board Member Performance Evaluation
• Coordinate board member evaluations in collaboration with the Board Chair.
• Ensure feedback is gathered, timelines are met, and follow-up actions are tracked.
• Other Duties
• Undertake special projects and other activities at the discretion of the Board.

Behavioral Competencies

Ability to deal with high-energy multifaceted board members. Solution Focus : take ownership of requests; tailor solutions to the member / situation; be timely in follow-up; resourceful in information gathering / research. Excellent customer service skills : meeting and exceeding expectations; intuitively understand stakeholders; anticipate needs; provide value. Managing schedules and people with tact, diplomacy and poise. Focused, positive attitude, flexible, and proactive. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. High attention to detail and organizational ability. Ethical conduct and discretion with confidential information.

Qualifications

Experience with board management software, including Diligent Boards, and paralegal or administrative functions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and board management platforms. Bachelors degree required. 7+ years of experience in board governance or a related field. Membership in a Governance Professionals association and / or a Board Governance designation preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands

Ability to work extended hours or overtime as needed. Travel up to 25% for board meetings and events including international travel. Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting, for prolonged periods. Regular use of office equipment in a remote environment such as a computer / laptop and monitor computer screens. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer components.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic as protected by applicable law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

Job Locations

US-Remote