Board Secretariat Manager

5 days ago


Guelph, 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 position plays a critical role in supporting the Board's governance and administrative functions, ensuring the effective delivery of meetings and the provision of high-quality support to Board members.

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 policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and Board bylaws.
  • 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; or equivalent.
  • 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.
What We Offer

The UGDSB offers a comprehensive benefits package and a blended (remote/in-person) work model. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that values the contributions of all employees.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from members of groups who have historically and/or currently experience marginalization and/or barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples, persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities.



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