Board Secretary

Counties; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Counties seeks a Board Secretary (Principal Program Analyst) to lead governance and meeting management for the State Bar, ensuring accurate and timely handling of Board and committee meetings. The role supports the Executive Director and Board leadership with strategic analytics and cross-organizational governance coordination.

Ideal candidates will have strong board governance experience, familiarity with Bagley-Keene Open Meetings Act and Rosenberg’s Rules of Order, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field developing skills related to essential duties or equivalent academic achievement.
• Master’s degree may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in business process reengineering, data collection and evaluation, research or performance or financial auditing in a public sector, legal or nonprofit environment, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Administer Board and Board committee meetings accurately and timely.
• Provide strategic and analytical support to the Executive Director and Board leadership.
• Coordinate governance processes across the organization.
• Support governance initiatives and translate complex information for diverse audiences using data and visuals.

Skills

Board governance experience

Open Meetings Act knowledge

Rosenberg’s Rules of Order

Executive-level coordination

Technical savviness

Data visualization

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Board Secretary (Principal Program Analyst) serves as the State Bar’s central governance and Board meeting management lead. The position is accountable for the accurate, timely, and effective administration of Board and Board committee meetings, provides strategic and analytical support to the Executive Director and Board leadership, and coordinates governance processes across the organization. This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week.

About the Office

The Office of the Executive Director ensures the State Bar’s mission of public protection through the primary functions of licensing, regulation and discipline of attorneys; the advancement of ethical and competent practice of law; and support of efforts for greater access to, and inclusion in the legal system. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Trustees (BOT), whose members are appointed by the California Supreme Court, the Governor, or the Legislature. The BOT establishes the strategic direction for the State Bar and ensures that the organization is fulfilling its statutory mission.

The Ideal Candidate

This ideal candidate will have significant experience with board or committee governance. Experience with the Bagley-Keene Open Meetings Act and Rosenberg’s Rules of Order is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting an Executive Director or other executive-level leadership, including the ability to pivot and prioritize high-impact projects or assignments due to time and/or resource constraints. Technical savvy and comfort discovering and learning new applications and tools to increase efficiencies and impact will be important.

The successful candidate will be a creative problem-solver who uses strategic thinking in resolving delays, challenges, or roadblocks. The role necessitates excellent oral and written communication, including translating complex information for the appropriate audience using data, graphics, and design. The Board Secretary needs the ability to review complex materials for factual accuracy, internal consistency, procedural compliance, accessibility, and clarity.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a field that develops skills related to essential duties or equivalent academic achievement.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in business process reengineering, data collection and evaluation, research or performance or financial auditing in a public sector, legal or nonprofit environment, or equivalent.