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

Job title

Director of Governance and Administrative Services

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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