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Board Leadership Services Specialist

Board Progam Assistant 

Operations Assistant

The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) is comprised of over 600 governing boards and over 6,500 trustees who govern public and private community, technical and junior colleges across the U.S.

Board Leadership Services Specialist: Description:

Assisting the Vice President in the implementation of projects and provision of services to Boards including: - Assist in conducting CEO searches and other direct services to Boards of Trustees - Prepare proposals and grants - Assist with designing and implementation of annual meetings and training institutes - Assist with the preparation of marketing materials and website design - Coordinate logistics and arrangements for annual meetings, workshops and institutes - Maintain databases on applications, background reports, individual records, annual reports and records, etc. - Maintaining applications, general and financial records on projects - Significant travel required - Other duties as assigned The position includes the handling of sensitive and confidential information.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:- Superior organizational skills - Exceptional editing and proofreading skills - Exceptional people management and communications skills - Can work independently - Capable of managing information on numerous projects and meeting deadlines - Demonstrate initiative, drive, creativity, a collaborate working style

QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree preferred. Four years experience in project management, meeting planning or administration. Association or higher education experience a plus. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, data management (Access and Excel), PowerPoint and working with GroupWise network. ACCT offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a smaller office environment. Please forward letter of interest, resume and writing samples to: hr@acct.org. Must pass criminal, credit and professional references background check.

 

Board Program Assistant: Description

Will report directly to the Executive Coordinator to the President/CEO and will be responsible for providing administrative, programmatic, research and logistical support to the Office of the President.  The position includes the handling of sensitive and confidential information.

Will assist the Executive Coordinator in support of the Association’s Board and committees including:

  • Assist with the coordination of Regional Meetings and Caucuses at the Annual Congress and the annual preparation of the Voting Delegate Book;
  • Assist with the coordination of the Senate election process at the Association’s Annual Congress;
  • Assist with the Board election process, regional nominating committees and Board communications;
  • Assist with Board and Committee meeting logistics;
  • Assist with coordinating the Association and Regional Awards process; 
  • Assist with the Regional Chairs and the Coordinators Network; and
  • Assist other departments with specific tasks, as directed.

In addition, this position will also assist the President and CEO in the day-to-day support of administrative operations including:

  • Make travel and logistical arrangements;
  • Coordinate meeting and appointments;
  • Initiate and prepare letters, papers and other communications for the Office of the President;
  • Prepare and submit travel expense reports; and
  • Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Superior organizational skills and close attention to details
  • Exceptional people management and communications skills
  • Proficient writing and proofreading skills
  • Can work independently, discreetly and maintain confidentiality
  • Capable of managing information on numerous projects and meeting deadlines
  • Demonstrate initiative, drive, creativity, and a collaborate working style
  • Professional, courteous and tactful in dealing with organizational contacts and the public;

QUALIFICATIONS
Associate Degree in business administration required or a related field with minimum of 7 years experience.  Prefer at least 3-5 years experience working with an association’s Board of Directors.   Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Some travel required.
 
Salary: upper 30’s to lower 40’s based on experience.  ACCT offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a smaller office environment.  Please forward letter of interest and resume to: hr@acct.org.  Must pass criminal, credit and professional references background check.