Legal Secretary

Bancroft is currently seeking a Legal Secretary to join our team in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities, and those in need of neurological rehabilitation. We provide a full continuum of highly effective services, including special education schools, vocational training, day and residential programs, both on-campus and in the community, and in-home and outpatient rehabilitation services. We provide services in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, and strongly embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our commitment to One World. For Everyone.

The Legal Secretary assists with the administration, governance and operations of Bancroft’s Board of Trustees, facilitating innovation, promoting engagement, and creating opportunities for productive interactions among Board members. Contributing unique knowledge of corporate governance, the Executive Assistant & Corporate Secretary develops and implements best practices in board governance processes, including agenda development, record keeping, and communication with internal and external stakeholders. The Executive Assistant & Corporate Secretary shall also be responsible to provide daily administrative support for members of the President’s Council.

• Directs the daily operations of the board of trustees, including supporting the preparation and execution of board meetings, maintaining schedules and records, and establishing effective communication regarding board activities with board members, management, and staff.
• Responsible for partnering with the President & CEO and Board Chair to develop meeting agendas and providing any necessary logistical support to ensure efficient operation of board meetings and related activities.
• Drafts minutes and all official communication about decisions, actions, and directives, including confidential documentation, following meetings to impacted stakeholders to facilitate their timely implementation.
• Facilitates policy development and collaborates on its implementation by staying updated on trends, practices, and changes in the external environment and within the organization.
• Creates and provides orientation and ongoing education for board members, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities and can effectively operate in their role.
• Manages the board’s roster, calendars, and strategic retreats, including travel, other logistics, and expense claims.
• Implements best practices and new approaches to board of trustees governance, meetings, and operations to promote high levels of engagement among board members.
• Provide administrative support to members of the President’s Council, to include but not be limited to coordinating meetings, taking minutes, developing presentations, memos and other communications, assisting with regular and/or ad hoc projects. etc..
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in business management, public administration, paralegal, or related fields.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years working closely with Board management and liaison responsibilities. Proven track record of exceptional Board support, evidenced by positive feedback and measurable outcomes. Experience developing and leading Board governance initiatives, especially in areas such as member engagement and/or corporate governance structure and operations. Demonstrated working knowledge of corporate governance best practices, board of trustees operations, management, and development. Experience with implementing corporate governance best practices, board structure, organization, management and development. Experience with Board implications of merger, acquisition and other corporate reorganization. Track record of strong Board engagement and communications and support.

Minimum of 3 years providing administrative support for C-Suite level executives.