Assistant Director for Board Operations

• Acting as a point of contact and participating in the answering of inquiries from Trustees, University staff, or general public.
• Staffing the Board of Trustees committees and task forces, including planning meeting agendas, tracking committee work plans, coordinating meeting materials, and drafting meeting minutes. Working with the Board Office and University Events teams, planning and facilitating Board of Trustees events which include quarterly board meetings and annual Board Leadership Retreat. Preparing and distributing Request for Proposals to hotels, transportation companies, and other miscellaneous vendors. Analyzing proposals received from prospective vendors, conducting site visits to determines site suitability, and selecting the most appropriate venue to accommodate the meeting specifications. Maintaining working relationships with area vendors.
• Tracking and coordinating responses and communications with the Executive Associate to the Board of Trustees concerning any event attended by Trustees, including, but not limited to the regular Board of Trustees meetings.
• Overseeing the daily office management and administrative services, including ongoing budget preparation, management, and evaluation, and maintaining the accuracy of the data and information contained on the Board of Trustees website and Board portal.
• Performing market research on a project basis, including preparing Trustee forecasting reports and industry research for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, Chairs of the Board's Committees, and University leadership.
• Preparing guidance on strategic initiatives for the Board of Trustees Office and the Office of the President under the supervision of the Vice President and Secretary of the University, with day-to-day supervision by the Assistant Vice President for Board Relations.
• Performing other work related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning logically related duties to the position.

• Efficient in meetings that help achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and priorities, willingness to accept new responsibilities and ability to adapt well to changes in procedures.
• Ability to work independently and meet reasonable deadlines.
• Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing conditions and demands. Discusses change as a necessary and inevitable aspect of organizational
• Ability to interact with respect and consideration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with basic understanding of frequently used computer software and programs.
• Ability to organize effectively, strong attention to detail, with excellent time management.

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