Director & Corporate Secretary

This role Supports the Board of Directors for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, Inc. (BCBST), the governing boards for BCBSTs subsidiaries and affiliates, and BCBST senior leadership in all duties related to corporate governance for the BCBST enterprise.

• Ensures that the Board has resources and information required for discharging its fiduciary duties and complying with and satisfying corporate governance obligations and responsibilities
• Supports the Board, subsidiary and affiliate boards, and BCBST senior leadership on issues relating to board composition, structure, organization, and board and governance processes and related matters
• Oversees and manages operations for the board of BCBST and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including preparing documents and other materials in preparation for and follow up to all meetings
• Coordinating logistics for Board meetings, retreats, and other events, such as facilities, schedules, and director and management travel, dining, and accommodations
• Oversees and manages BCBST out-of-state business, such as licensure and reporting requirements, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association licensure and related matters

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required. Equivalent experience is defined as 4 years of professional work experience in a corporate environment

• 5 years – Professional staff with progressive management and leadership responsibilities
• 1 year – Experience in legal corporate governance required

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint)

Excellent oral and written communication skills and analytic capabilities

Demonstrated leadership capabilities for multi-faceted teams and projects

Capable of high performance within high stress, fast-paced environment with multiple work streams progressing simultaneously

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BCBST Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, Inc.

BCBST will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin,citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee via-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered.

No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means.

As Tennessee’s largest health benefit plan company, we’ve been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health since 1945. More than that, we’re your neighbors and friends — fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow.

At BCBST, we empower our employees to thrive both independently and collaboratively, creating a collective impact on the lives of our members. We seek talented individuals who excel in a team environment, share responsibility, and embrace accountability.

We’re also seeking candidates who are proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams, organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously. Additional, strong interpersonal abilities along with strong oral and written communication skills are important across all roles at BCBST.

BCBST is a remote-first organization with many employees working primarily from their homes. Each position within the company is classified as either fully remote, partially remote, or office based.

BCBST hires employees for remote positions from across the U.S. with the exception of the following states:
California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York. Applicants living in these states may move to an approved state prior to starting a position with BCBST at their own expense. If the position requires the individual to reside in Chattanooga, TN, they may be eligible for relocation assistance.