VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY OF THE BOARD Office of the President

2 days ago

Boston, United States Boston University Full time

The Vice President and Secretary will be a member of the university leadership team, providing strategic guidance and support to the President and Board of Trustees on matters related to the Board's composition, structure, role, and function. This position oversees the staff who comprise the Office of the Trustees and helps shape the university's strategic direction by facilitating communication between the Board and administration and ensuring governance best practices.

Responsibilities include managing all aspects of Board activities supported by the Office of Trustees such as strategic planning, meeting preparation, staffing, and maintaining records. Additionally, as a member of the university leadership team, the Vice President and Secretary manages projects and represents the President as needed. The position reports administratively to the President and functionally to both the Chair of the Board of Trustees and the President.

Required Skills

Education:

  • Advanced degree in higher education administration, business administration, law, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

  • Extensive experience in strategic planning, governance, regulatory compliance, legal frameworks, and executive-level support in a complex organizational environment, preferably within higher education or a similar non-profit setting.

Preferred Competencies:

  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strategic thinking and proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex information and effectively communicate insights.
  • Demonstrated capacity to anticipate challenges and provide strategic solutions in a dynamic environment, ensuring stability and continuity in governance processes.
  • Proven skill in fostering productive relationships and establishing trust between various stakeholders.
  • Expertise in managing diverse perspectives to achieve consensus on governance issues.
  • Understanding of emerging trends in higher education, both nationally and globally, to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Proficiency at managing Board-related projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and efficient execution from planning to follow-up.
  • Commitment to upholding ethical standards, confidentiality, and integrity in all aspects of work.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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