Assistant to the Board of Trustees

The President’s Office at Saint Michael’s College is seeking a dynamic, diplomatic, culturally responsive Board of Trustees professional with experience managing and supporting Boards, including the Board of Trustees and Advisory Boards. The Assistant to the Board of Trustees and President’s position is a high-level comprehensive administrative support role for the Board of Trustees, Board Committees, and Presidential/Leadership Advisory Boards. In addition, the successful candidate will oversee policy organization, create a repository, and support leadership regarding changes and compliance. This position will also include special projects affecting campus-wide operations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: maintaining regular contact with all members of the Board of Trustees; providing support for the work of the Board including meeting agendas, minutes, and maintaining records; serving as a liaison for Advisory Boards, the President, and President’s Cabinet; creating and providing leadership for a policy repository; and leading special projects affecting college-wide operations, including research, analysis, presentation, and implementation of such projects.

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Our lived experience impacts how we self-assess our skills, experience, and qualifications. In particular, data and statistics have shown that candidates who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, people from working-class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and others with minoritized and marginalized identities may not apply to jobs when they do not believe they meet 100% of the requirements and expected responsibilities listed in the job descriptions. Some responsibilities and skills are teachable and can be learned on the job. If you can imagine yourself in this position, bringing value to our students and community and meeting most of what we are looking for, please apply.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities.

Requirements:

Applicants must have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher degree required
• 5-7 years’ experience in administrative support or related functions managing highly confidential and sensitive information
• Prior experience with educational settings and Boards
• Experience with editing correspondence/reports and proficient use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Ability to convey decisions regarding the priorities of the President with tact
• High level organizational and planning skills
• Ability to research, prepare reports, and strong presentation skills
• Ability to recognize several likely causes of events, analyze relationships, and formulate multi-step responses
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Word and PowerPoint, and Board portals
• Flexibility to attend Board meetings twice a year on Saturdays

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Application Instructions:

Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button:

• Resume
• A cover letter that includes a statement articulating your skills, and experience applying the concepts and frameworks of diversity, equity, and inclusion to recruiting students who are BIPOC and students with marginalized and minoritized backgrounds and identities

For full consideration, please submit application materials by May 14, 2024. The position remains open until filled.

Saint Michael's College delivers a world-class education in a beautiful Vermont setting. Our close community allows students to form strong and enduring relationships with one another and with accomplished faculty and staff, providing an ideal learning environment where they have the space and support to challenge themselves and their peers. A fully residential college located minutes from Burlington, Saint Michael's offers an unparalleled mix of academic, spiritual, cultural, service, and wilderness experiences.

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