Manager, Board Engagement

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Works closely with the Vice President, Development Office & Associate Vice President, Development Office to support the strategic engagement of the Tri-C Foundation Board of Directors. Develops and implements Tri-C Foundation Board meetings, events and initiatives. Responsible for all Board communication, follow-up, and special requests from Board members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as primary administrative liaison to the Tri-C Foundation Board of Directors
  
• Develops and organizes all aspects of Board-related meetings, including scheduling, agendas, materials, presentations, and logistics for approximately 25 Board and committee meetings annually
  
• Responsible for all Board-related communications, including pre-meeting communications, updates, scheduling inquiries, and meeting minutes
  
• Manages and keeps updated Tri-C Foundation Board roster and profiles up to date
  
• Assists Associate Vice President and Vice President of Development Office with special initiatives and helps ensure strong project management and execution of Board-related projects
  
• Develops and coordinates a Foundation Board engagement plan to ensure each member has a tailored and meaningful Board experience
  
• Works with the Board’s Committee of Directors to create Board engagement and education events throughout the year that connects them to the Tri-C mission, including new board member orientation, board retreat, campus visits and student connections
  
• Ensures Board procedures align with bylaws and best practices
  
• Tracks board member terms, committee service, and engagement metrics for the Board
  
• Updates and enhances governance documents as needed
  
• Maintains accurate Board-related records
  
• Provides event and project support for Foundation activities as needed
  
• Coordinates with College departments and external vendors to ensure seamless communication and execution involving Board members
  
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  Significant related experience may substitute for education
  
• Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated full-time administrative experience in a fast-paced organization
  
• Demonstrated experience working with and supporting executive leaders
  
• Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
  
• Demonstrated experience in a role requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations
  
• Demonstrated experience working with or serving on nonprofit or corporate boards
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Possess working knowledge of non-profit organizational concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use in varied situations
  
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
  
• Work accurately with great attention to detail
  
• Ability to prioritize/handle multiple tasks and work with deadlines in a dynamic environment
  
• Ability to promote collaboration, teamwork, and involve all stakeholders in decision-making processes
  
• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
  
• Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
  
• Ability to effectively respond to requests from multiple levels of the College in various departments
  
• Intermediate-level project management skills
  
• Advanced-level proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
  
• Ability to collaborate, persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas on significant projects
  
• Ability to collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflicts on major projects
  
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and quality
  
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of the community
  

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Customer Service
  
• Results Focus
  
• Quality of Work
  

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration
  
• Adaptability
  
• Time Utilization
  

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Communication
  
• Continuous Improvement
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Demonstrated experience with Ad Astra, Banner, or other College-specific programs
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is primarily performed in a normal, professional office environment.
  
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
  
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
  
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

Target Starting Salary Range: $ to $75,000
The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).