Board Relations & Governance Lead (Hybrid)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Alumni Association is seeking an Associate Director of Board Relations and Governance to oversee the governance function for the MITAA Board of Directors and its committees. The role requires exceptional writing, volunteer leadership and the ability to align governance work with MITAA’s strategic priorities.

You will plan and coordinate board operations, develop content for meetings, and work across departments to ensure smooth governance processes throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in alumni relations, board or nonprofit administration in higher education or similar setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; able to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong planning, organizational, project management, and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Board governance functions and committee operations.
• Plan, develop content, coordinate and continually improve Board meetings and governance processes.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure effective Board operations year-round.
• Recruit, support and coordinate volunteers and senior volunteers; liaise with key stakeholders.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Alumni relations

Board relations

Project management

Written and oral communication

Volunteer recruitment

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ellucian Advance Web

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Job description

MIT Alumni Association is seeking an Associate Director of Board Relations and Governance to oversee the governance function for the MITAA Board of Directors and its committees. The role requires exceptional writing, volunteer leadership and the ability to align governance work with MITAA’s strategic priorities.

You will plan and coordinate board operations, develop content for meetings, and work across departments to ensure smooth governance processes throughout the year.