Senior Director, Board Governance & Strategy

American-College-of-Obstetricians-and-Gynecologists; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedule

Commuting allowance

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) company contributions

Team outings

Job summary

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Director, Board Affairs and Governance to lead governance operations and board relations for its dual-entity nonprofit structure. The role reports to executive leadership and collaborates across C6 and C3 boards to strengthen governance infrastructure.

The position requires strategic advisory support, extensive board coordination, and governance modernization experience, with hybrid work and commuting to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in healthcare, medical associations, or membership organizations.
• Experience managing large boards (20+).
• Budget management experience.
• Experience leading governance modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to the CEO, Chief of Staff, and Board leadership on governance practices, trends, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee governance frameworks for both C6 and C3 entities, ensuring alignment with bylaws, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead ongoing evaluation and enhancement of governance structures, board effectiveness, and committee performance.
• Provide strategic support on board composition, succession planning, and board development.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all aspects of board and committee operations for both entities, including calendars, meetings, materials, and communications.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit governance regulations for both C3 and C6 entities.
• Maintain bylaws, governance policies, and board charters.
• Support board chairs, officers, and committee leaders in driving engagement and effectiveness.
• Design onboarding and continuing education programs for board members.
• Facilitate board retreats, strategy sessions, and governance workshops.
• Foster relationships with board members to ensure engagement and accountability.
• Translate organizational strategy into board-level insights and materials.
• Support executive leadership in anticipating board needs and positioning decisions for approval.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership & supervision

Governance & compliance knowledge

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Director, Board Affairs and Governance to lead governance operations and board relations for its dual-entity nonprofit structure. The role reports to executive leadership and collaborates across C6 and C3 boards to strengthen governance infrastructure.

The position requires strategic advisory support, extensive board coordination, and governance modernization experience, with hybrid work and commuting to