Board Secretary & Executive Assistant

UTAH INLAND PORT AUTHORITY; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Cost Health Coverage

HSA contributions

URG/URS pension & 401(k) options

Paid Holidays

Paid Parking

Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) is seeking a Board Secretary & Executive Assistant to provide confidential executive support to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and senior staff. You will manage governance, OPMA/GRAMA compliance, meeting logistics, minutes, and records, while acting as a gatekeeper and liaison across departments.

Hybrid schedule with occasional travel is expected. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years in senior administrative support, with

Responsibilities

• Coordinate board and committee meeting logistics, including agendas, location, audio/visual, and documentation.
• Attend meetings to record official minutes and produce draft/final formats for public sharing.
• Manage the Executive Director’s calendar, travel logistics, and reimbursements.
• Serve as backup UIPA Records Officer; handle GRAMA requests promptly and confidentially.
• Oversee onboarding/offboarding of board members and maintain disclosures.
• Prepare and edit reports and correspondence for internal/external stakeholders.
• Support multiple entities and ensure compliance with OPMA and GRAMA requirements.
• Greet high-profile visitors and maintain professional office operations at the central office.

Job description

Description

The Board Secretary & Executive Assistant provides high-level, confidential administrative support to the Executive Director (ED), UIPA Board of Directors, and senior staff. This role serves as the primary custodian of board governance, ensuring that all meetings of the UIPA Board, or designated sub committees (including the UIPA Finance & Audit Committee and the Authority Infrastructure Bank (AIB) Loan Approval Committee), and the Crossroads Public Infrastructure District (PID), and comply with the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act (OPMA). Additionally, as a designated UIPA Records Officer, this position is a backup to the Marketing & Communications Director to manage the intake and fulfillment of public records requests under GRAMA.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Board Governance & Statutory Compliance: Coordinates with the Board Chair and ED to create meeting agendas. In coordination with the compliance team, ensures proper public notification of all meetings and relevant agenda items on the Utah Public Notice Website, the UIPA Website, and via email to affected taxing entities in strict compliance with OPMA, UIPA statutory requirements, and internal UIPA policy.
• Board & Committee Meeting Operations: Organizes meeting preparation including location suitability, audio/visual compatibility, online accessibility, and official document management. Provides meeting chairperson with documentation needed for smooth meeting flow and obtains needed signatures confirming the body’s official actions. Coordinates meeting logistics, including catering, essential supplies, and room scheduling and configuration, to ensure a professional and seamless meeting environment and proactively troubleshoots audio/visual or technical issues to ensure a professional environment for both in-person and remote participants.
• Minutes & Documentation: Attends all board and committee meetings to record and compile official minutes. Produces draft and final formats for public sharing and permanent record-keeping. Produces required audio and video recordings of meetings for public distribution and internal, protected records. Ensure meetings are compliant with the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA). Maintains a searchable repository of signed board resolutions and ordinances.
• Board Member Onboarding & Offboarding: Managing the process for new board appointments, including orientation materials, governance training (on OPMA/GRAMA), and ensuring the completion of disclosures.
• Executive Support & Liaison: Manages the Executive Director’s complex professional calendar, including appointments, high-level meetings, and travel logistics. Acts as a "gatekeeper" by screening calls and visitors, and delegating action items to appropriate staff. Processing travel reimbursements, meeting stipends, or per diem payments for the executive director and board members, when applicable.
• Records Officer & GRAMA Administration: Serves as a backup certified UIPA Records Officer. Receives, tracks, and responds to Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) requests promptly and in accordance with state statutes and UIPA confidentiality standards.
• Multi-Board Coordination: Provides administrative oversight for various subsidiary entities, including the UIPA Finance & Audit Committee Crossroads, Crossroads Public Infrastructure District, and the AIB Loan Approval Committee. Sets locations, enables electronic participation (Zoom/Google Meets, etc.), and ensures all statutory posting requirements are met.
• Office & Staff Administration: Assists senior staff with specialized administrative tasks. Drafts and edits reports, and electronic correspondence for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Relations: Greets and assists high-profile visitors, including government officials and private partners, ensuring a professional and hospitable environment at the UIPA central office.
• Legislative Tracking/Awareness: A requirement or competency regarding the ability to track state legislative sessions, particularly when they involve laws that impact the authority’s mandate or operation.

III. CORE COMPETENCIES

The following competencies represent the specialized knowledge and behaviors required for success in this role, including specific skills and behavioral traits.

• Governance Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of OPMA, UIPA statute, GRAMA requirements, parliamentary procedure, and the ability to apply these rules to complex meeting schedules.
• Executive Diplomacy: The ability to handle sensitive information with absolute discretion and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders (Board members, Mayors, Legislators).
• Meticulous Record-Keeping: Knowledge of clerical procedures, professional written communication , and record management systems to ensure data integrity.
• Problem Sensitivity: The ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong (e.g., a meeting notice error) before it becomes a statutory violation.
• Information Ordering: Proficiency and proactivity in arranging complex calendars, agendas, and files according to specific patterns or patterns of importance.
• Collaborative Agility: The ability to work effectively across the organizations to synthesize information for board and other agendas, even when dealing with shifting priorities or tight deadlines.
• Digital Fluency: Advanced proficiency in office productivity suites (Google Workspace, document management systems, web-publishing platforms) and the ability to quickly master new administrative tools or software.

Requirements

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in executive-level administrative support, preferably within a State of Utah or local government entity.
• Certification: Must obtain and maintain Utah State Archives Records Officer Certification within 90 days of hire. Possession of or ability to obtain a Utah Notary Public commission within 90 days of hire is preferred.
• Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of Utah statute, administrative rules, and professional written communication proficiency.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience setting up and managing hybrid meetings, including proficiency with video conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet) and basic audio/visual troubleshooting.

V. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Environment: Professional office environment; limited telework available due to the "in-person" requirements of board meetings and reception duties.
• Physical: Manual dexterity required for high-speed typing and computer operation; ability to remain stationary for extended periods during board meetings.
• Vision/Hearing: Near vision required for close-range review of legal notices and minutes; speech clarity and recognition required for effective minute-taking and phone screening.
• Schedule: Must be available to work occasionally outside normal business hours to support scheduled Executive Director, Board, and Committee meetings.
• Travel: Limited travel as necessary to support UIPA board, sub committees, and Crossroads Port board meetings and other UIPA events when requested.

VI. APPOINTMENT STATUS

• Appointment Status: This is a Career Service Exempt position. In accordance with BP-11 Section VII, employment is "at-will."
• Social Security Exemption: UIPA is a Social Security Exempt employer. In lieu of Social Security contributions, UIPA provides a 401(k) matching program through the Utah Retirement Systems (URS).

At the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA), we aren't just moving goods—we’re moving Utah forward. We are the architects of a sustainable, statewide logistics system that balances global economic power with local quality of life. When you join UIPA, you aren't just taking a job; you’re securing a seat at the table of one of the state’s most impactful generational projects.

Why UIPA?

• Generational Impact: Work on high-stakes projects that will define Utah’s economic and environmental landscape for the next 50 years.
• A Culture of Innovation: We operate with the agility of a startup and the stability of a state authority. Your ideas don’t just get heard; they get implemented.
• Flexibility that Works: We value outcomes over hours. Our hybrid-eligible environment ensures you can balance professional excellence with your personal life.
• Growth-Obsessed: We invest in our people through professional development and clear career pathing designed to keep you moving upward.

Total Rewards: The Best-in-Class Package

We believe the people shaping Utah’s future shouldn't have to worry about their own. Our benefits package is among the most competitive in the public and private sectors:

• Zero-Cost Health Coverage: UIPA pays 100% of premiums for our HDHP medical plan and 91%+ for traditional plans.
• Company-Funded Wellness: In addition to 100% premium coverage, UIPA provides a minimum of $1,298 in annual HSA contributions to help you cover out-of-pocket health expenses tax-free. We don’t just offer an HSA; we help fund it.
• A Secure Future: Gain access to the Utah Retirement Systems (URS), including pension and 401(k) options that provide unmatched long-term security.
• Lifestyle & Wellness:
• Onsite Fitness Center to keep you moving.
• Paid Parking in the heart of the city.
• 13 Paid Holidays plus generous vacation and sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for total well-being.