Board Affairs Director - Governance & Strategy

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University seeks a Director of Board Affairs to the Board of Trust. Reporting to the Secretary to the Board, this role collaborates with colleagues across campus, university leadership, and trustees to support governance and strategic initiatives.

The position manages board governance processes, drafts official materials, coordinates agenda development, minutes, and archival records, and serves as a trusted liaison to staff supporting board committees and leadership offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree (Master's, JD, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum five years in a high-level administrative role in higher education, government, or business.
• Strong written and verbal communication and project management.
• Experience supporting C-suite executives.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Strategic thinker with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop board, committee, and program agendas and materials.
• Governance process management and recommendations.
• Draft and finalize official board documents with legal colleagues.
• Manage minutes and archival records.
• Coordinate review of board materials with senior leadership.
• Serve as liaison to staff supporting board committees.
• Plan board meetings and production schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the secretary to the board.

Skills

Board governance

Executive support

Project management

Communication

C-suite support

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Vanderbilt University seeks a Director of Board Affairs to the Board of Trust. Reporting to the Secretary to the Board, this role collaborates with colleagues across campus, university leadership, and trustees to support governance and strategic initiatives.

The position manages board governance processes, drafts official materials, coordinates agenda development, minutes, and archival records, and serves as a trusted liaison to staff supporting board committees and leadership offices.