Inside Higher Ed · 5 days ago
Assistant Director of College Governance and Board Relations
Benton, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking an Assistant Director of College Governance and Board Relations who will work closely with the Vice President and Secretary of the College as the primary liaison to the Board of Trustees and other leadership groups. The role involves managing Board meetings and events, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring effective communication and organization in a dynamic higher education environment.
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Responsibilities
Deep knowledge of key issues affecting the landscape of higher education and the ability to frame those issues as they may come to affect the College
Plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of Board of Trustees meetings and related high-level leadership events, delivering a seamless and concierge-level experience for trustees, administrators, guests, speakers, and other stakeholders. Responsibilities include oversight of meeting logistics such as scheduling, production and timely distribution of materials, room setups, meals, travel arrangements, hotel accommodations, and venue selection. Ensure the "choreography" of each event is executed with precision - managing presentations, activities, and stakeholder interactions - to support a dynamic Board and its committees throughout the year with exceptional service, responsiveness, and attention to detail
Experience in assisting in research, preparation, and development of materials, information, and presentations involving key strategic issues for consideration by the board and College leadership
Proven ability to work quickly and effectively with multiple campus leaders and staff on trustee meetings and events, as well as meetings of other key volunteer leaders of the College requiring collaboration and close partnership with a wide-array of Colby stakeholders including advancement, facilities, events, and dining services personnel
Engagement with trustees, Visitors, trustees emeriti, and other volunteer leaders to build relationships that encourage and support a high-level of commitment to and knowledge of the College’s vision, priorities, initiatives, and values
Assistance in building and maintaining the VP/GC’s relationships with faculty, staff, and students on matters related to the Board
Assistance in the selection, scheduling, and management of members of the Board of Visitors when they are on campus for committee visits
Drafting and review of Board and committee documents and minutes
Assistance in managing and overseeing budgets involving the VP/GC office
Performance of additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in education and experience
Knowledge of the issues impacting higher education and ability to anticipate emerging issues
Understanding of and proficiency with governance documents and precedents involving governance of the College
Ability to work on sensitive matters with discretion, strictly adhering to requirements of confidentiality and avoidance of conflicts of interest
Committed self-starter with proven skills to work collaboratively with the VP/GC office
Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
Strong organizational skills involving work to be timely completed as well as tracking and following up with others to ensure that commitments, tasks, and projects in support of the work of the VP/GC office are fulfilled
Ability to work skillfully and simultaneously on multiple tasks, evaluate solutions, exercise sound judgment, creatively solve problems, and make decisions as part of the VP/GC team, often under pressure, in a changing, fast-moving, highly visible and impactful environment
Inquisitive and entrepreneurial thinker with ongoing attention to the need for innovation and change in the work and performance of the VP/GC office
Valid driver's license required and must meet the College's Fleet Safety Policy requirements
Preferred
Five to eight years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration preferred; equivalent service requiring skills and abilities sought for this position in a for-profit or not-for-profit setting will be considered
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