Secretary of the Board of Curators

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Secretary Board of Curators

Job Description

The University of Missouri System’s governing body, the UM System Board of Curators seeks a strategic, communicative and facilitative leader to serve as the primary liaison between the Board, its Members, and the University administration. This newly reimagined role provides a tremendous opportunity for impact at scale, working closely with the university’s leadership and governing members as they help drive the strategy and longevity of the four-university system for the betterment of the State of Missouri, higher education, and many more.

Summary of Position

The Secretary of the Board of Curators (the “Secretary”) and Senior Director for Board Operations is a high-level leadership position and one of three offices hired directly by and reporting to the University of Missouri System Board of Curators (the “Board”). The position is the primary liaison between the Board (the University's governing body) and the University administration. One of four ‘Board Officers’, this position is responsible for working with the Board, the President, and the General Counsel of the University in particular, to promote effective Board governance and foster collaboration between the University administration and the Board members.

The successful candidate must exhibit strong communication (written and verbal), leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills necessary to assist Board members and University leadership in overseeing the four universities of the University of Missouri System. The successful candidate will also have a creative approach to problem-solving, employing new concepts and approaches, when necessary, be self-motivated, well organized, and able to manage details. The successful candidate must also use good judgment in stressful situations, have excellent interpersonal skills with a sense of tact and diplomacy, and have unquestioned personal and professional integrity. Taking steps to quickly develop a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the University System - its people, events, academic curriculum, culture, traditions, and values - will significantly benefit the successful candidate for the Secretary position.

The successful candidate will exhibit an ability to earn and keep the trust of the Board, President, Administration, Faculty, universities, and external constituents by fully committing to the University System's well-being and acting as an honest broker among the various constituencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitates constructive engagement between the Board, President, and other University System leaders to promote a culture of collaboration and trust-based working relations.
• Responsible for facilitating the understanding and implementation of the Board’s strategic oversight across the University System in conjunction with senior leaders.
• Delivers complete and timely information to the Board, ensuring the Board has the information necessary to carry out its responsibilities, participate in all Board meetings, and build relationships with Board members and University leadership to facilitate Board activities and responsibilities.
• Facilitates the design of Board processes and deliberations involved in long-range planning for Board meetings in alignment with the Board’s strategic priorities and logistics.
• Drives measurement of the Board’s progress against stated short, medium, and long-term strategies, including follow-up on action items from the Board, small group, and one-on-one meetings
• Oversees Board meeting-specific logistics, including supervising the scheduling of Board meetings, meeting agenda preparation, timely delivery of meeting materials, capturing and maintaining minutes and Board correspondence, and archiving all Board materials.
• Oversees the coordination of material provided to the Board for deliberations, actions, and information items, including reviewing content for completeness, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Responsible for overseeing Curators’ onboarding, training, and development opportunities.
• Oversees information technology resources required by the Board to support their deliberative activities.
• Responsible for engaging with and liaising with third-party service providers.
• Leads, recruits, develops and evaluates Board-related administrative support staff and their performance in their duties, including developing board materials and coordinating the curators’ involvement in university events, travel logistics, calendar management, and other activities.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Minimum Qualifications

A Master's degree in a relevant area and 8 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired OR a Bachelor's degree in a relevant area and 10 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Additionally, candidates will be further evaluated on:
• Significant board relations experience
• Exceptional communication capabilities
• Strategic thinking and project management acumen
• Capability to engage and manage complex relationships with varied stakeholder groups
• Fluency in higher education governance and/or non-profit management/operations of large, complex organizations
• Deep understanding of the policy and legal implications of governing boards

Anticipated Hiring Range

It is anticipated that candidates can expect an annual salary between $125,000 - $200,000 based on relevant experience and education.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 15

University Title: SENIOR DIRECTOR

To review the University of Missouri’s Staff Compensation Structure you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter

Other Information

About the Board of Curators

The University of Missouri, which refers to the institution, in all of its parts, persons, property and relationships wherever situated, owned, operated, controlled, managed or otherwise regulated, is under the supervision or direction of The Board of Curators of the University of Missouri.

The Board of Curators, the governing body of the University of Missouri, consists of nine members, who are appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; provided, that at least one but no more than two shall be appointed from each congressional district, and no person shall be appointed a curator who shall not be a citizen of the United States, and who shall not have been a resident of the state of Missouri two years prior to their appointment. Not more than five curators shall belong to any one political party.

Board Members

Board Committees

Board Officers

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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