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State of Wisconsin · 3 months ago

Executive Secretary- Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL)

Madison, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$35/hr - $72/hr

The State of Wisconsin's Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) is seeking an Executive Secretary who will act as the agency’s Chief Executive Officer. The role involves executing the Board's policies and ensuring operational excellence while managing trust fund investments and serving as the primary liaison between the Board and agency staff.

AssociationNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Acts as the agency’s Chief Executive Officer and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL)

Executes the policies, direction, and vision established by the Board while ensuring operational excellence, fiduciary integrity, and alignment with the agency’s mission

Serves as the primary liaison between the Board and agency staff, translating Board decisions into effective administrative, financial, and operational outcomes

Oversees prudent investment of over $1.5B in trust assets; ensures fiduciary compliance, transparency, and performance benchmarking

Oversees day-to-day operations, HR functions, budgeting, forestry and public lands and workflow systems; coordinates with DOA Shared Services for HR, IT, and facilitate legal guidance to the Board

Communicates effectively with the public, press, legislators, and partner agencies; builds relationships that advance transparency and trust

Qualification

Executive LeadershipInvestment ManagementFinancial ManagementGovernment AcumenStakeholder EngagementStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsCollaborationProblem-Solving

Required

Hands-on Executive Leadership & Administration: Serves at the pleasure of and reports directly to the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. Actively executes the Board's policies and strategic direction; manages staff performance, accountability, and morale; ensures agency-wide effectiveness through modernization, innovation, and strategic planning; fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace that reflects the Board's vision

Investment & Fund Management: Oversees prudent investment of over $1.5B in trust assets; ensures fiduciary compliance, transparency, and performance benchmarking; partners with the Chief Investment Officer and Investment Committee to develop strategies aligned with agency mission

Operations, Organizational, & Financial Management: Oversees day-to-day operations, HR functions, budgeting, forestry and public lands and workflow systems; coordinates with DOA Shared Services for HR, IT, and facilitate legal guidance to the Board. Ensures sound internal controls, financial accountability, and agency compliance with applicable laws and regulations; coordinate agency legal affairs and facilitate legal guidance to the Board

Government & Legislative Acumen: Navigates state government operations, budget, and legislative processes; builds relationships with policymakers, agencies, and stakeholders

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Communicates effectively with the public, press, legislators, and partner agencies; builds relationships that advance transparency and trust

Preferred

Strategic Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Champions modernization, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making to enhance agency performance; fosters a culture of learning and problem-solving

Benefits

Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal holiday to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that rolls over each year

Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits

An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan

Well Wisconsin Wellness Program - a free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being

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