Strategic Board Relations Director

CASE; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Alumni Association in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Associate Director, Board Relations and Governance to lead the Board governance function and drive planning, content development, coordination, and continuous improvement of Board operations.

The role requires exceptional writing and volunteer leadership skills, with strong stakeholder collaboration across MITAA. Hybrid on-campus/remote work and travel evenings/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; minimum five years in alumni relations, board or volunteer relations, nonprofit administration, or related field.
• Experience administering programs/events serving multiple constituencies; strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Board governance function; plan and coordinate board operations.
• Develop content, plan meetings, coordinate committees and communications.
• Collaborate with MITAA stakeholders across departments to ensure effective Board operation.
• Travel evenings/weekends as needed; hybrid on-campus/remote work.

Skills

Board governance

Event planning

Stakeholder relations

Writing skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ellucian Advance Web

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Job description

MIT Alumni Association in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Associate Director, Board Relations and Governance to lead the Board governance function and drive planning, content development, coordination, and continuous improvement of Board operations.

The role requires exceptional writing and volunteer leadership skills, with strong stakeholder collaboration across MITAA. Hybrid on-campus/remote work and travel evenings/weekends may be required.