Senior Executive Assistant, Board Relations

Midwestern University US; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan (401k)

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Midwestern University is seeking an Executive Assistant, Board Relations Liaison in Glendale, AZ to provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the President and Vice Presidents. The role serves as the primary liaison with the Board of Trustees and leads governance-related activities, events, and communications.

The position requires discretion, superb organizational skills, and the ability to manage confidential information across multiple campuses and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of board governance principles and confidentiality requirements.
• Strong understanding of Robert’s Rules of Order.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and organizational ability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between Board of Trustees and university leadership.
• Plan and coordinate board/committee meetings, agendas, materials, logistics, and minutes.
• Maintain official board records, bylaws, resolutions, and governance documents.
• Support trustee onboarding, communications, evaluations, and engagement activities.
• Ensure compliance with bylaws, accreditation standards, and regulations.
• Manage complex calendars for board leadership and trustee events.

Skills

Communication

Discretion

Organizational ability

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Concur

Job description

Midwestern University is seeking an Executive Assistant, Board Relations Liaison in Glendale, AZ to provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the President and Vice Presidents. The role serves as the primary liaison with the Board of Trustees and leads governance-related activities, events, and communications.

The position requires discretion, superb organizational skills, and the ability to manage confidential information across multiple campuses and stakeholders.