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Howard University · 2 days ago

Board Program Coordinator

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $85K/yr

Howard University is committed to hiring qualified candidates to support its strategic success. The Board Program Coordinator will assist in coordinating initiatives for the Board of Visitors Program, the Alumni Leadership Academy, and TCIAC, ensuring effective engagement and support for these programs.

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Responsibilities

Provide support for the Board of Visitors (BOV) Program, which consists of 14 Boards of Visitors, one for each of Howard University’s Schools and Colleges

Support and manage assigned administrative and operational activities related to the oversight of the Board of Visitors Program

Support the maintenance and ongoing updates of BOV operational documents, templates, trackers, and reporting tools

Support the Director on BOV meetings and assist in planning the Biennial Congress of the Board of Visitors Program

Provide comprehensive support for the Alumni Leadership Academy (“the Academy”), which is designed to facilitate meaningful engagement between Board of Trustee members and the alumni community

Schedule, plan, and execute virtual and in-person Academy sessions and engagement opportunities

Coordinate logistics; assisting with the identification, scheduling, and management of speakers and facilitators; ensuring timely communications; and serving as the principal point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

Manage and staff the Academy’s annual application and selection cycle, including scheduling selection committee meetings, tracking applicant and cohort data, maintaining program records and keeping Academy communications and website content current

Provide broad support for TCIAC, which acts in an advisory role to the Governance Committee of the Board to assist in broadening the pool of potential candidates considered by the Committee

Attend all meetings of TCIAC, keep records, and track proposed candidates for volunteer roles at the University, including candidates for BOV membership and for trusteeship

Provide additional support as requested, including for any additional community engagement initiatives emanating from the Board

Participate in providing staff support for all regular and special meetings of the Board

Qualification

Project ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobeDocument ManagementDiscretionWriting SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsDetail OrientedConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Strong programmatic experience

Organized, detail oriented, and able to take direction, follow through on instructions, and prioritize tasks based on organizational priorities and urgencies

Solid writing skills and excellent interpersonal skills

Must possess a high degree of discretion, confidentiality and judgment

Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and document management

Able to work effectively under time-pressure, shifting priorities or Board-driven deadlines