Director of Presidential Affairs & Board Relations

About the Job

The Director of Presidential Affairs & Board Relations serves as a leader within the Office of the President and is responsible for advancing the strategic priorities of the President and the Board of Trustees through leadership, governance administration, presidential initiatives, communications, institutional events, and cross-divisional collaboration.

This position serves as the administrative and strategic liaison among the President, the Board Chairman, the Board of Trustees, the President's Cabinet, distinguished guests, community leaders, and various university constituencies. The Director provides logistical leadership for presidential operations while ensuring excellence in support, protocol, hospitality, planning, and excellence in execution.

As Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees, this position supports Board administration, operations, trustee relations, committee coordination, documentation, communications, and board continuity.

The Director serves as an extension of the Office of the President by exercising sound judgment, anticipating needs, preserving institutional knowledge, solving complex organizational challenges, and ensuring that presidential priorities are translated into effective action throughout the University.

Job Location

Fully on-site – must reside and work legally in the U.S. Regular work location: Lakewood, Colorado.

We’re looking for candidates who have:

1. Master's degree (preferred).
2. Seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience supporting executives, governing boards, or complex organizations.
3. Demonstrated expertise in executive leadership, governance administration, project management, event strategy, executive communications, and relationship management.
4. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
5. Outstanding organizational, analytical, and strategic planning abilities.
6. Ability to exercise independent judgment in highly confidential matters.
7. Proven ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
8. Professional and effective interactions with trustees, donors, elected officials, and distinguished guests.
9. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, presentation software, project management systems, and collaborative technologies.
10. Demonstrated experience leading teams, mentoring volunteers or staff, and developing operational systems that improve organizational effectiveness, continuity, and service excellence.

Key Job Duties

Mission Contribution

CCU’s mission is Christ-centered higher education, transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. The Director advances this mission by ensuring presidential priorities, Board governance, initiatives, institutional traditions, and University events consistently reflect CCU's unwavering commitment to Christ-centered higher education while strengthening relationships among trustees, donors, students, faculty, alumni, and external partners.

Presidential Events, Programs & Strategic Initiatives

1. Lead planning and execution of presidential events, programs, and initiatives assigned by the President.
2. Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and communication strategies.
3. Facilitate collaboration among University divisions to accomplish presidential objectives.

Presidential Events

1. Direct planning and execution of the University's highest-profile events, including President's Weekend, Board meetings, Speaker Series, CCU Conversations, Commencement, and VIP donor events.
2. Manage budgets, contracts, speaker recruitment, and travel/hospitality logistics.
3. Oversee protocol, seating design, run-of-show, and vendor/AV coordination.
4. Supervise student employees, volunteers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless guest experiences.
   

Presidential Seasonal Programs

1. Partner with the President and First Lady to plan the University's Christmas season celebrations.
2. Coordinate the Advent Service, Christmas Tea, and Campus Tree Lighting.
3. Manage vendors, budgets, and campus decorating schedules with Facilities and Student Life.
   

Presidential Awards & Recognition Programs

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