Executive Ops & Board Governance Lead — Hybrid

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee wellbeing program

Transit benefits

Job summary

The University of Minnesota Alumni Association (UMAA) is seeking an Assistant Director of Executive Operations to partner with the Vice President of Strategic Advocacy. This hybrid role coordinates governance processes, supports the UMAA Board of Directors, and serves as the primary administrative liaison to university leadership across five campuses.

You will manage executive calendars and travel, drive strategic alignment, and lead initiatives to enhance governance, reporting, and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business administration, public administration, communications, organizational leadership, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of full‑time professional work experience managing executive operations, board relations, or senior administrative functions.
• Experience supporting C‑suite executives and working with governing boards or high‑level volunteer leadership.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail in fast‑paced environments.
• Superior written, verbal, and executive‑level interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with executive calendaring, travel coordination, and electronic board management portals (e.g., Govenda).
• Ability to work in‑office at least three days per week and remotely at least two days per week (hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Synchronization of the UMAA President & CEO's Office, including prioritization, data synthesis, and meeting prep.
• Board Operations & Governance Leadership, including oversight of a 30‑member board and committees.
• University Leadership Liaison & External Relations to coordinate communications with University leadership.
• Internal Operations & Strategic Advocacy to drive efficiency, accountability, and transformation across UMAA advocacy teams.

Skills

Executive calendaring

Travel coordination

Board governance

Strategic alignment

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Bachelor's degree in public administration

Bachelor's degree in communications

Bachelor's degree in organizational leadership

Tools

Govenda

Job description

The University of Minnesota Alumni Association (UMAA) is seeking an Assistant Director of Executive Operations to partner with the Vice President of Strategic Advocacy. This hybrid role coordinates governance processes, supports the UMAA Board of Directors, and serves as the primary administrative liaison to university leadership across five campuses.

You will manage executive calendars and travel, drive strategic alignment, and lead initiatives to enhance governance, reporting, and operational