Executive Support & Governance Lead

Greater Cincinnati Foundation; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Cincinnati Foundation is seeking a Senior Manager, Executive Support & Governance to serve as a trusted partner to the President & CEO and COO, supporting executive effectiveness, Board governance, and strategic execution.

This high-impact role coordinates the executive office, supports the Board and committees, and advances EOS planning and accountability, offering exposure to leadership and community philanthropy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in executive support, governance, operations, or related field.
• Experience working with senior executives, Boards, or high-level stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive- and Board-level materials.
• Experience with Board governance, committee coordination, or structured planning processes preferred.
• Experience with EOS or a similar operating system is highly desirable.
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, professionalism, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate priorities, commitments, meetings, and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare executive briefings, presentations, reports, communications, and meeting materials.
• Track action items and commitments to ensure timely follow-through and organizational alignment.
• Coordinate Board and committee meetings, agendas, Board books, minutes, resolutions, and governance documentation.
• Maintain governance calendars and support adherence to bylaws, policies, and governance best practices.
• Serve as a key liaison to Board members and support Board recruitment, onboarding, education, and engagement.
• Partner with EOS Integrator to support quarterly and annual planning and accountability processes.
• Coordinate EOS meetings, scorecards, Rocks (Goals), documentation, and action-item tracking.
• Help ensure organizational priorities and leadership commitments remain visible, aligned, and on track.

Skills

Executive support

Project management

Governance

Operations

Organizational effectiveness

Communication skills

Board governance

Tools

EOS

Job description

Greater Cincinnati Foundation is seeking a Senior Manager, Executive Support & Governance to serve as a trusted partner to the President & CEO and COO, supporting executive effectiveness, Board governance, and strategic execution.

This high-impact role coordinates the executive office, supports the Board and committees, and advances EOS planning and accountability, offering exposure to leadership and community philanthropy.