Assistant Director for Board Operations

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary :

The Office of the Board of Trustees provides executive level support to The George Washington University and Medical Faculty Associates, Inc., Boards of Trustees and individual trustees. The Office of the Board of Trustees also serves as the liaison between the trustees, senior staff and other constituencies of the university. The office keeps trustees informed of university and board activities and is responsible for staffing board meetings as well as keeping historical records of the board.

The Assistant Director for Board Operations is responsible for tasks that require a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, sensitivity, and diplomacy. The position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional organizational abilities, the flexibility to handle multiple priorities simultaneously while working well under pressure, and the ability to work and think independently. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Board Relations, the Assistant Director for Board Operations is a key facilitator in supporting the work of the GW and MFA Boards of Trustees and Office of the President.

This includes :

• Acting as a point of contact and participating in the answering of inquiries from Trustees, University staff, or general public.
• Staffing the Board of Trustees committees and task forces, including planning meeting agendas, tracking committee work plans, coordinating meeting materials, and drafting meeting minutes. Working with the Board Office and University Events teams, planning and facilitating Board of Trustees events which include quarterly board meetings and annual Board Leadership Retreat. Preparing and distributing Request for Proposals to hotels, transportation companies, and other miscellaneous vendors. Analyzing proposals received from prospective vendors, conducting site visits to determines site suitability, and selecting the most appropriate venue to accommodate the meeting specifications. Maintaining working relationships with area vendors.
• Tracking and coordinating responses and communications with the Executive Associate to the Board of Trustees concerning any event attended by Trustees, including, but not limited to the regular Board of Trustees meetings.
• Overseeing the daily office management and administrative services, including ongoing budget preparation, management, and evaluation, and maintaining the accuracy of the data and information contained on the Board of Trustees website and Board portal.
• Performing market research on a project basis, including preparing Trustee forecasting reports and industry research for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, Chairs of the Board’s Committees, and University leadership.
• Preparing guidance on strategic initiatives for the Board of Trustees Office and the Office of the President under the supervision of the Vice President and Secretary of the University, with day-to-day supervision by the Assistant Vice President for Board Relations.
• Performing other work related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning logically related duties to the position.

Minimum Qualifications :

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses / Certifications / Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Hiring Range

72,235.20 - $99,250.68

GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit

https : / / hr.gwu.edu / benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location :

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College / School / Department :

Board of Trustees

Family

Administration

Sub-Family

Trustee Relations

Stream

Individual Contributor

Level

Level 2

Full-Time / Part-Time :

Full-Time

Hours Per Week : Work Schedule :

Monday - Friday and occasional weekends (during the academic year)

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Employee Onsite Status

Hybrid

Telework :

Required Background Check :

Criminal History Screening, Education / Degree / Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

Posting Number : S013556

Job Open Date : 01 / 24 / 2025

Job Close Date :

If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until :

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement :

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Salary : $72,235 - $99,251