Director, Board Affairs & Governance Liaison

Disabled Job Seekers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University seeks a Director of Board Affairs to the Board of Trust. This senior role reports to the Secretary to the Board and collaborates with campus leadership to advance governance initiatives and support board operations.

The position emphasizes drafting board materials, managing governance processes, minutes, and archival records, while ensuring confidential handling of sensitive information and coordinated communication across committees and executives in Nashville.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree (Master's, JD, or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop board, committee agendas and materials.
• Manage governance processes and research requests.
• Draft minutes and ensure governance requirements.
• Maintain board archival materials and records.
• Coordinate reviews of materials with senior leadership.
• Serve as liaison to staff supporting board functions.
• Oversee planning for board meetings.
• Handle other projects as assigned by the secretary to the board.

Skills

Board governance

Strategic communication

Project management

Confidential information handling

C-suite support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Vanderbilt University seeks a Director of Board Affairs to the Board of Trust. This senior role reports to the Secretary to the Board and collaborates with campus leadership to advance governance initiatives and support board operations.

The position emphasizes drafting board materials, managing governance processes, minutes, and archival records, while ensuring confidential handling of sensitive information and coordinated communication across committees and executives in Nashville.