Hybrid Director of Governance and Administrative Services

at Nationalities Service Center

• Job title: Director of Governance and Administrative Services
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Philadelphia, United States

About the role

• Director of Governance and Administrative Services supporting Philadelphia immigrant communities and ensuring governance framework compliance. Overseeing board operations, providing administrative support, and leading organizational functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Board of Directors by managing board operations and maintaining accurate agency records.
• Strengthen organizational governance, risk management, and accountability.
• Ensure governance processes align with NSC’s strategic goals and values.
• Serve as a strategic and operational partner to the Executive Director and senior leadership, providing high-level administrative support.
• Oversee essential organizational functions and ensure the seamless operation of both daily activities and long-term initiatives.
• Coordinate all aspects of board and board development committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda creation, and materials distribution.
• Record accurate minutes and maintain records of board actions, bylaws, and governance documents.
• Facilitate communication between the board and executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years of professional experience in a related field, such as board governance, management, operations, and/or business, with extensive experience in a nonprofit leadership role.
• A deep understanding of nonprofit governance frameworks, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Experience with governance management platforms is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit governance.
• Knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication.
• Organizational agility and proactive decision-making.
• Professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Benefits

• generous vacation and sick leave
• paid sabbatical leave
• summer hours
• early Friday closing
• 77% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• life insurance
• 403(b) with an employer match