Lead - Governance Specialist | Governance

DESCRIPTION:
The Lead Governance Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining the formal processes for the organization’s boards and committees, including meeting planning, document preparation, drafting minutes and database management. This position will report to, and work directly with, the Manager of Corporate Governance.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide notice of meetings of the board and/or of a committee when such notice is required.
• Organize and coordinate all board meetings and board documents.
• Support highly confidential Boards and Committees, developing a deep understanding of their roles, responsibilities, and functions.
• Assist with all Board Level communication.
• Be a key point of contact for Directors.
• Maintain accurate and current records within a database of Director demographic and appointment information. Manage various data elements, including Board/Committee appointments, terms, and term limits to ensure the effective tracking and availability of such data. Possess an understanding of frequently requested governance data elements to ensure their availability in the current system.
• Continuously anticipate/identify governance operational improvement opportunities and recommend improvement suggestions to Director.
• Conduct research of governance materials to find/verify actions, the progression/execution of corporate initiatives and other matters as requested.
• Assist Director with various initiatives/projects/execution strategies.
• Support highly confidential Boards/Committees and those requiring a deeper understanding of the complexities of purpose/functioning.
• Participate in governance regulatory requirement initiatives.
• Assist the Manager in ensuring governance instruments remain current and aligned with best practice.
• Serves as a back-up to the Manager in his/her absence or at meetings as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Health Care or related field required or 8 years of Governance experience in lieu of a degree.
• Eight years of experience working in a nonprofit environment including familiarity with basic governance processes – agenda development, production of support materials, writing minutes and recording documents.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro, and board portal technology.
• Demonstrated ability to use current audio-visual and meeting-support technology.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, networking and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with executive management and boards of directors.
• Proven customer service skills with a focus on exceptional service, responsiveness and timeliness.
• Ability to develop and complete routine filings, resolutions and other documents related to nonprofit governance.
• Willingness to learn industry best practices and laws impacting not-for profit governance.

• Organization:
  Corporate Services
• Department:
  Governance
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.

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