Board Secretary & Executive Project Lead

Franklin and Marshall College; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan contributions

Education benefits for employees and a

Access to College facilities

Job summary

Franklin & Marshall College seeks an Assistant Secretary to the Board & Executive Project Manager to provide administrative, operational, and project support to the President and Secretary to the Board.

The role requires organizing Board logistics, drafting agendas, recording minutes, and coordinating governance initiatives while maintaining confidential records. Located on the F&M Campus in Lancaster, PA, it reports to the Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary to the Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• At least 5 years of relevant administrative and clerical experience.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and governance boards.
• High level of accuracy in minute-taking and records management.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Suite (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Commitment to community and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end logistics for Board and committee meetings.
• Lead and complete special administrative projects and initiatives.
• Draft and distribute meeting agendas; attend meetings and record minutes.
• Prepare briefs, reports, and presentation materials for executive review.
• Maintain trustee contact lists and committee records; facilitate communications.
• Collaborate with leadership to track progress on priorities.
• Ensure governance documents and bylaws are maintained and referenced.

Skills

Minute-taking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Google Suite

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Docs

Gmail

Sheets

Slides

Drive

Microsoft Office

Job description

Franklin & Marshall College seeks an Assistant Secretary to the Board & Executive Project Manager to provide administrative, operational, and project support to the President and Secretary to the Board.

The role requires organizing Board logistics, drafting agendas, recording minutes, and coordinating governance initiatives while maintaining confidential records. Located on the F&M Campus in Lancaster, PA, it reports to the Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary to the Board.