Manager - Board Secretariat - 24AE21

2 weeks ago


Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Upper Grand District School Board Full time
About the Opportunity

The Upper Grand District School Board is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Manager - Board Secretariat. This is a key position that will provide strategic governance support to the Board and its committees.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direction to the Board during its meetings and day-to-day support to the Board and its committees regarding Board policy and governance.
  • Lead the development and implementation of governance policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate the production of governance-related materials and ensure the maintenance of records and compliance with Board policies and processes.
  • Manage and plan board member events, including meetings, attendance at community/school events, and the annual UGDSB retirement event.
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Experience working in public administration or municipal government.
  • Demonstrated understanding of legislative requirements of school board municipal elections, the Education Act, governance, Rules of Order.
  • Ability to work flexible hours with evening work required.
  • Experience leading board meetings in accordance with governance standards considered an asset.
  • Experience working within a public-school board considered an asset.
  • Political acumen and possess a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of governance procedures.
  • Proven ability to simultaneously manage political issues, conflicting demands, changing priorities, and competing deadlines.
  • Ability to interpret and apply complex contractual language.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of policy management.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and planning skills.
  • Effective supervisory leadership and management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certification as a Municipal or Regional Clerk, Certification as a Professional Parliamentarian, Membership and/or Official Designation with the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers and/or Legal/paralegal education and experience.
What We Offer
  • A comprehensive benefits package.
  • A blended (remote/in-person) work model.
  • A competitive salary range of $100,914 to $121,029 per year.

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