Executive Board Liaison
APSAbout the role
Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.
Summary
Executive Board Liaison
What Your Day Would Be Like:
- Partnering closely with executives, legal leaders, and board members to ensure smooth, well‑prepared Board and committee meetings
- Coordinating complex schedules, agendas, and materials so leaders can focus on strategic decisions
- Managing the board portal and maintaining accurate, confidential governance records
- Acting as a trusted point of contact between management, board members, and external stakeholders
- Supporting sensitive research and special projects that require discretion, sound judgment, and attention to detail
- Communicating clearly and professionally, even in fast‑paced or high‑pressure situations
Who We’re Looking For:
- Experience supporting senior leaders, boards, or committees in a corporate, legal, or regulated environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Proven discretion and comfort handling highly confidential and sensitive information
- Clear, personable communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to stay focused amid interruptions
- A collaborative mindset aligned with Pinnacle West/APS’s values of integrity, accountability, and service
Minimum Requirements
Executive Board Liaison
- High school graduate or GED
- plus six (6) years of experience in positions requiring advanced administrative duties with strong organizational skills and follow-up capabilities.
- Completion of acceptable business or administrative training programs, as determined by hiring source as meeting education requirement.
- Overtime will be required on occasion.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:
- Experience supporting senior executives or boards of directors.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing advanced administrative duties that require strong organizational skills and follow-up capabilities and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Advanced proficiency using Windows applications including Outlook, Power Point, and Excel and also the Diligent Board portal software platform to manage Board meetings, and materials.
- Demonstrated superior communication skills (written and verbal), exceptional attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
- Able to work in a very professional environment with an extensive understanding and knowledge of corporate organization, company industry and a board of directors.
- Possess good interface skills to effectively communicate with different levels of contacts.
- Budget preparation experience including a solid understanding of budget, contracts and accounting processes.
Major Accountabilities
1) Coordinates and manages the end-to-end preparation of Board and committee meetings, including scheduling, venue selection and setup, technology for hybrid/virtual meetings, and ordering catering. Interfaces directly and independently with both inside and outside organizations on meeting facilitation and coordination. Provides on-site and virtual support during meetings to ensure seamless execution.
2) Assists with development, formatting, and publication of board books and agendas. Administers the Board portal (e.g., Diligent), including uploading materials, managing permissions, and publishing board books. Tracks deliverables from presenters and ensure timely submission of materials aligned with timelines.
3) Serves as the central point of contact between board members, the CEO, and executive l
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