Assistant Director of Board Relations

Inside Higher Ed; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 45,300 - 56,600; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization seeks an Assistant Director of Board Relations to provide operational support for various boards and councils. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of experience. Responsibilities include maintaining records, coordinating meetings, and working closely with foundation leadership. Strong organizational skills and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains official records for boards and councils.
• Coordinates all board meetings and activities.
• Collaborates with leadership to monitor giving.

Skills

Professionalism

Collaboration

Initiative

Organizational management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree (4 Year)

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title and Organization

Assistant Director of Board Relations — Inside Higher Ed

Location: Georgia Gwinnett College
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Board provides operational support to current and future boards, councils, and task forces managed via the Advancement Division, including the GGC Foundation Board of Trustees, five school-based Boards of Visitors, the President's Advisory Council, and the Alumni Association Board.

Responsibilities

• Maintains official records, including meeting minutes, bylaws, articles of incorporation, conflict of interest forms and assessments
• Ensures data from board meetings and events is collected, entered into the database, and related reports and lists are prepared and distributed
• Develops and executes stewardship plans for all current, honorary, and emeritus trustees
• Coordinates all board meetings in collaboration with unit-assigned fundraisers; serves as the primary administrative point of contact for the Foundation Board of Trustees
• Collaborates with Foundation leadership and advancement staff to monitor volunteer leadership giving
• Maintains tracking data on potential and current board members, including prospective members, term renewals, committee memberships, and emeritus status; coordinates vetting for new board members
• Manages all board relations activities for the Foundation Board of Trustees, including meeting calendar, materials, agendas, assessments, proxy votes, policy forms, and other activities; attends meetings; takes and prepares meeting minutes; administers board management software
• Collaborates to ensure policies, procedures, and activities are consistent across all boards
• Performs other duties as assigned; some work may require evenings and weekends

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree (4 Year)
• Three or more years of relevant work experience

Preferred

• Experience with Raiser’s Edge
• Experience involving donor relations, board relations, nonprofit operations, advancement services/development operations, professional associations or related fields

Salary

Salary range from 45,300 - 56,600. Salary offer will be dependent on candidate's experience and qualifications, internal equity considerations, budget availability, and salary administration guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Professionalism and decorum at all times
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups
• Initiative and sound judgment in complex situations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational management and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet, and social media utilization

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia’s core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. See USG policies for more details. Freedom of Expression is also supported as per governing policies.

Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States, successful completion of a background check, credential verification, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Pre-employment drug testing may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It recruits without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by law.

Additional Information

Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. This is a Georgia open records state. Background check and other standard pre-employment steps may apply.