Director Trustee Advisory Board Relations Stewardship

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 122,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time-off program

Employee resources groups for peer du

Well-being program focusing on seven k

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Director, Trustee & Advisory Board Relations to serve as a strategic and operational partner to the Senior Division Director, OEVP. You will lead engagement with the Board of Trustees, ensuring governance excellence and high-touch experiences for senior volunteers.

The role coordinates advisory boards and supports recruitment and onboarding of Trustees. You will work with trustees, leadership, and internal partners to optimize meeting processes, materials, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3 years of management experience.
• 9–10+ years of board relations or governance experience.
• Strong knowledge of governance and trustee engagement best practices.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Outstanding organizational, writing, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• Experience collaborating with senior leaders, Trustees, and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with CRM/development databases and Microsoft 365.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Trustee records, giving processes, acknowledgements, and related workflows.
• Coordinate board meetings, calendars, logistics, and materials.
• Support advisory boards and governance programs across the department.
• Lead onboarding and recruitment of Trustees, including orientation and materials.
• Collaborate across internal partners to ensure aligned governance priorities.

Skills

Board governance

Trustee engagement

CRM experience

Microsoft 365

Relationship management

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health. For more information, go to NYU Langone Health, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Director, Trustee & Advisory Board Relations (Stewardship). In this role, the successful candidate is a strategic and operational partner to the Senior Division Director, Office of the Executive Vice President (OEVP). This role leads NYU Langone Health's engagement with the Board of Trustees, ensuring effective governance, seamless meeting execution, and a high-touch experience for our highest-level volunteers. The Director also supports the institutions advisory board strategy, serving as the central point of coordination for volunteer leadership opportunities across the department. This position partners with internal leaders who manage various advisory boards, offering operational support and execution as needed. This position manages the Assistant Manager of Trustee Administration, and works closely with senior leadership, Trustees, advisory board members, and internal partners.

Job Responsibilities

Trustee Administration & Stewardship

• Oversee Trustee records, giving processes, acknowledgements, and related administrative workflows.
• Ensure Trustee information is accurate, confidential, and well maintained.
• Develop stewardship strategies that keep Trustees informed, engaged, and connected to NYU Langones impact.
• Coordinate tailored communications, briefings, events, and other engagement opportunities.

Board of Trustees & Advisory Board Management

• Serve as the key Development lead on the end-to-end planning and execution of Board of Trustees and assigned Committee meetings, including:
  • Establishing annual calendars and confirming dates.
  • Partnering with the events team to manage logistics for Board and Committee meetingsvenue arrangements, technology and AV needs, catering, materials production, and on-site supportto ensure a seamless and professional experience.
  • Driving the development of meeting agendas and content, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and governance best practices.
  • Coordinating the preparation and distribution of digital briefing books, presentations, and supporting materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timeliness.
  • Supporting the smooth facilitation of meetings, including attendance tracking, and follow-up on action items and next steps.
  • Continuously refining Board meeting processes and tools to enhance efficiency, accessibility of materials, and the overall Trustee experience.
• Support operations for advisory boards across the Development department, including:
  • Tracking, monitoring and evaluating each advisory board, and offering recommendations for streamlining and sunsetting as needed
  • Providing operational and execution support for advisory board meetings and events
  • Ensuring all volunteer leadership opportunities are coordinated, effective, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Trustee Recruitment & Onboarding

• Help identify and track prospective Trustees in partnership with leadership and development colleagues.
• Support recruitment strategy through research, prospect materials, and cultivation planning.
• Lead onboarding for new Trustees, including orientation, materials, and integration into Board and committee service.
• Support ongoing Trustee education regarding governance roles and institutional priorities.

Strategic & Internal Partnership

• Collaborate across the OEVP, Office of the Dean & CEO, Development, and other internal partners to ensure a coordinated approach to Trustee and advisory board engagement.
• Serve as a resource on governance, Trustee relations, and board best practices.
• Improve systems, processes, and tools that support high-quality execution and a strong volunteer leader experience.
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• To qualify you must have a Bachelors degree required and 3 years of management experience
• 9 to 10+ years of relevant experience in board relations, governance, development, institutional administration, or a related field, preferably in an academic medical center, university, or similarly complex organization.
• Strong knowledge of board governance and Trustee engagement best practices.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive information.
• Exceptional organizational, writing, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with senior leaders, Trustees, and cross-functional partners.
• Experience with CRM/development databases and Microsoft 365.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and perform in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.
• Possesses the presence, inclusiveness, and communication skills necessary to be an effective representative of NYU Langone Health and a liaison to the donor base.
• History of developing and enhancing relationships through authenticity, professionalism, and trust.
• Ability to take ownership of opportunities, challenges, and decisions to drive work and organization forward.
• Ability to lead, direct and motivate others; encourage and ensure professional development opportunities for reporting staff and act as a mentor.
• Willingness to meet with reporting staff individually and as a full team.
• Ability to embrace and support institutional values and competencies and ensure that they are reflected in all aspects of the work.
• Ability to contribute daily to an environment where differences are welcomed and supported by embracing the perspectives of all.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree preferred

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $121,792.22 - $178,870.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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