Director, Board and Legal Operations

Location: New York

* Lead operational management, including improving systems, processes, and project management tools to enhance workflow efficiency, coordination, and timely, high-quality work. Oversee secure and accessible department record keeping.
* Partner with the VP, CLO as a strategic thought partner on department effectiveness, and design and implement planning and performance systems, including annual work plans and priority tracking.
* Schedule and implement intra- and inter-department leadership and all-staff meetings, including setting agendas and tracking action items.
* Lead the team in communicating key department policies, initiatives, and alerts to internal and external stakeholders (Executive Leadership Team, foundation staff, and grantee partners).
* Manage and guide the Department Coordinator in administrative, budget, reporting, and record-keeping responsibilities.
* Partner with People & Culture on staff development, performance feedback, and team-building initiatives.
* BA/BS with 8+ years of experience in legal operations, board governance, or a similar executive-level operational role in a complex organization.
* Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with utmost care and discretion.
* Success leading and developing teams, fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.
* Ability to understand the big picture and align departmental priorities with day-to-day systems.
* Exceptional organizational, planning, and analytical skills; ability to anticipate challenges, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills; ability to communicate with clarity, diplomacy, and discretion across diverse audiences.
* Strong financial and budget management skills, including developing and monitoring departmental budgets.
* Experience working with boards of directors or trustees, with a deep understanding of governance processes and protocols.
* Experience working across diverse settings, populations, and teams.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Gmail, Calendar), and comfort with digital collaboration tools.
* Adept with  technology and the ability to champion its adoption with a team. Experience leveraging AI to improve productivity and efficiency is preferred.
* Globally minded, with an appreciation for working across multiple cultures and geographies.
* Commitment to the Ford Foundation’s mission and values.
** SALARY**:
The Ford Foundation is committed to salary transparency. The minimum salary for this position is $181,000 and the maximum is $200,000. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of this range. A candidate’s relevant experience and our commitment to internal equity determine the final offer. We review global compensation regularly to ensure market competitiveness and equity.

The hiring range for this position has been carefully crafted to align with the market.
** LOCATION**:
This position is based in the foundation’s New York office. We operate in a hybrid model and require staff to be in the office three days per week.

Comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and work-life needs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on your first day Generous parental leave policy, including birth, surrogacy, adoptive, foster parents, and resources for backup child and elder care that support our colleagues’ ability to attend to family responsibilities Comprehensive retirement benefits options (with employee and employer contributions of up to 13%), allowing you to invest in your financial future with confidence
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