Director of Board Relations - Boston, United States - Mass General Brigham

Description

SummaryMass General Brigham is seeking an individual with experience working with board members and senior executives to serve as Director, Board Relations.

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic support to the Chief of Staff, the Corporate Secretary, and other members of the CEO's team, leading all aspects of board meeting preparation and execution.

This person will also collaborate closely with the Office of General Counsel on matters relating to corporate governance.

It is a challenging and rewarding role that requires outstanding organizational, leadership, communication skills, and flexibility.

The Director of Board Relations is a key member of the CEO's administrative team, will support the Chief of Staff, and interact with members of the executive leadership team.

Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesStrategic Support:

Serve as an integral member of the CEO Suite's team, establishing and maintaining a rapport with senior leaders within Mass General Brigham and in the healthcare community at large.

Understand major initiatives and activities related to the critical initiatives and operations of Mass General Brigham and advance meaningful topics for review with board members.

Engage with key groups across Mass General Brigham including the Office of General Counsel, Marketing, Government Affairs, Community Health, and others.

Plan and coordinate activities and events on behalf of the CEO and the COS, including board events, receptions, and meetings including the Annual Meeting of the Corporation.

Collaborate with other boards within the Mass General Brigham enterprise to ensure consistency and communications.


Board Meetings:

Coordinate Mass General Brigham board meetings, including handling agendas, preparing materials, and working with members of the executive team who present materials at board meetings or support board committees.

Collaborate with the Office of General Counsel to ensure good corporate governance including compliance with governance documents.
Ensure that the Board of Directors is well-informed.

Work collaboratively with the Communications team to provide board members with timely information and updatesSkills, Abilities and CompetenciesAbility to adapt to new platforms, technology savvyExceptional presentation skillsStrong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation Effective verbal and written communication skillsStrategic thinker with strong Project management skillsAbility to anticipate problems and provide creative solutions.

Able to work cross-functionally in a complex matrix environment.
Ability to learn and stay informed about complex state and federal healthcare industry.

QualificationsQualificationsThe ideal candidate for this position should possess the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree requiredProven track record to lead multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Proven experience organizing and planning eventsStrong written and verbal communications skills Proven experience working with senior executivesExcellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts, concisely, and professionallyTechnical skills, familiarity with virtual meeting technology, PowerPoint, ExcelAbility to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forwardFamiliarity with corporate governance is preferredWorking ConditionsNeed to use a computer and associated software.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work LocationOffice environment and hybrid working model requires at least 3 days per week onsite at Prudential center and potential travel to local MGB sites if neededThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Diversity Statement As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.

We place great value on being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment, and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research

Job Field:

Professional/ManagerialOrganization:
Mass General BrighamSchedule: Full-timeShift: Day Job

Employee Status:
Regular