Board Governance & Operations Director

UDC College of Arts & Sciences; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (TIAA)

Job summary

The University of the District of Columbia invites applications for Director of Board Operations, reporting to the President. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight of governance operations for the Board of Trustees, coordinating meetings, records, and communications with university leadership and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least ten years of senior governance or executive support experience in higher education, with strong

Qualifications

• Knowledge of board governance, executive administration, and organizational operations.
• Excellent organizational, project-management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong written and oral communication for executive-level documents.
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Direct governance operations including calendars, meetings, agendas, materials, records, and follow-ups.
• Serve as liaison between the Board and University leadership; coordinate responses to inquiries.
• Develop and maintain governance documents and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor bylaws, policies, public meetings, and records-management requirements.
• Lead onboarding for Trustees and support governance education and retreats.
• Manage Board operating budget, travel, and professional development.
• Prepare executive reports and provide strategic guidance on Trustee engagement.

Skills

Board governance knowledge

Executive administration

Budget administration

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The University of the District of Columbia invites applications for Director of Board Operations, reporting to the President. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight of governance operations for the Board of Trustees, coordinating meetings, records, and communications with university leadership and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least ten years of senior governance or executive support experience in higher education, with strong