Secretary Of The University

Yale University

New Haven, US
On-site
Support university governance bodies
Manage trustee recruitment and orientation
Oversee alumni elections and advisory bodies
Yale University is seeking a Secretary of the University who will support the university’s governance bodies and work closely with senior leaders. Candidates should possess extensive experience in senior operations management and have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a commitment to Yale's mission

Job Summary

  • The Secretary of the University is the chief officer responsible for the support of the university’s governance bodies, reporting directly to the President.
  • This role involves serving as Secretary to the Corporation, leading the support of trustee governance, Corporation meetings, committee meetings, and trustee recruitment.
  • The Secretary will help shape how Yale’s trustees and senior administrative leadership partner to sustain core values while leading change and continuing to evolve the institution.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Yale University is seeking a Secretary of the University who will support the university’s governance bodies and work closely with senior leaders. Candidates should possess extensive experience in senior operations management and have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a commitment to Yale's mission.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Support university governance bodies
  • Manage trustee recruitment and orientation
  • Oversee alumni elections and advisory bodies
  • Maintain official university records
  • Lead a team of four

Nice-to-have

  • Diplomatic, organizational, communication, and leadership abilities
  • Collaborative and team-oriented leader
  • Intellectual curiosity and strategic thinking

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and fifteen or more years of experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Senior leadership experience in complex organizations
  • Experience working with boards or high-level volunteer leadership

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Not specified

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