Director of Board Operations

Number of Vacancies : 1
Area of Consideration:
Open to the Public
Position Status:
Full-Time, Regular
Pay Plan, Series: DS0058/2A
Salary Range:
Up to $ (commensurate with experience)
Best Consideration By:
August 19, 2026

Location:

4200 Connecticut Ave NW

The Director of Board Operations supports the Office of the President by providing strategic leadership and administrative oversight of the governance operations of the University of the District of Columbia Board of Trustees. Reporting directly to the President, this position serves as the primary liaison among the President, Board Chair, Trustees, University leadership, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective administration of Board business and institutional governance.

The Director leads Board operations by directing governance processes, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and Board policies, coordinating Trustee communications and development, managing official Board records and resources, and advising the President on governance matters and Board priorities. As part of the Office of the President, this role advances the University's mission by promoting effective governance, informed decision-making, transparency, accountability, and strong collaboration between the Board of Trustees and University leadership.

The President provides direction in terms of broadly defined goals, priorities, and governance responsibilities. The incumbent is responsible for independently planning, coordinating, and executing the work necessary to ensure effective Board operations.

The Director is expected to exercise significant initiative, discretion, and sound judgment in managing Board matters and must anticipate the operational and informational needs of the President, Board Chair, Trustees, and Board committees. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, organizational discipline, responsiveness, and timely follow-through.

The incumbent has access to highly confidential and sensitive information involving institutional strategy, personnel, legal matters, governance, finances, and other matters of institutional significance. The highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, judgment, and integrity are required.

• Direct the administration and coordination of Board of Trustees operations by managing the annual governance calendar, Board and committee meetings, agendas, materials, meeting logistics, records, and follow-up activities to ensure effective governance and informed institutional decision-making.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Board of Trustees and University leadership by facilitating communication among the President, Board Chair, Trustees, Cabinet members, and University offices, coordinating timely responses to Board inquiries, and ensuring the effective flow of governance information.
• Direct the development, review, distribution, and maintenance of official Board governance documents by coordinating agendas, resolutions, reports, presentations, briefing materials, meeting minutes, and other records, while ensuring their accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with applicable recordkeeping requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Board bylaws, governance policies, public meeting requirements, records management standards, and applicable federal and District of Columbia laws by regularly monitoring governance practices, coordinating with the Office of General Counsel and other University offices, and implementing procedural improvements as needed.
• Coordinate Board governance administration by developing and maintaining systems to track Board actions, directives, recurring approvals, institutional commitments, elections, evaluations, compliance obligations, and other governance activities requiring follow-up by University leadership.
• Lead Board engagement and governance development by coordinating onboarding and orientation for new Trustees and regularly supporting Board education, retreats, workshops, conferences, and other activities that strengthen governance effectiveness and Trustee engagement.
• Administer the operational resources supporting the Board of Trustees by managing the Board operating budget, monitoring expenditures, coordinating travel and professional development, and ensuring the efficient administration of Board-related business operations.
• Advise and support the President on Board governance matters by preparing executive-level reports, briefings, presentations, and correspondence, identifying emerging governance issues, and providing strategic guidance regarding Trustee engagement, pending Board actions, and institutional priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and operational needs of the Office of the President and the University.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required;
• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible administrative, governance,…