Executive Assistant and Board Liaison

Executive Assistant and Board Liaison – Hybrid 

 

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant and Board Liaison to serve at the center of executive leadership, higher education governance, and nonprofit operations. Reporting directly to the President/CEO, this strategic role partners closely with the Executive Office and Board of Directors to ensure seamless board relations, executive support, and governance administration. This position is ideal for a seasoned executive assistant professional with experience in association management, higher education leadership, and board governance who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. By driving operational excellence, board engagement, and executive coordination, you will enable senior leadership to focus on institutional strategy, organizational impact, and the advancement of higher education.

 

Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture:

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive compensation of $86,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off, flexible schedule, and remote work choices provided

 

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

 

To succeed as the Executive Assistant and Board Liaison, you should have:        

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with seven or more years of executive support experience supporting a President/CEO or senior leadership team, preferably within a higher education association, nonprofit organization, or membership-based organization; experience supporting a Board of Directors and governance committees preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual collaboration platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams), with the ability to develop executive-level presentations, board materials, and governance documentation.
• Solid organizational, customer service, and stakeholder communication skills, including exceptional written and verbal communication abilities and discretion in handling confidential executive and board information.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-performance, collaborative environment, effectively support volunteer board members, and travel occasionally within the continental United States.

 

Your responsibilities as the Executive Assistant and Board Liaison will include:        

• Serving as a trusted liaison and gatekeeper for the President’s Office, prioritizing executive communications and ensuring alignment with strategic governance objectives.
• Preparing executive correspondence, board briefings, meeting materials, and leadership presentations to support internal operations and external stakeholder engagement.
• Managing executive calendar coordination, travel logistics, expense reporting, and document management systems to ensure efficient administrative operations.
• Maintaining official board records, governance policies, compliance certifications (e.g., conflict of interest documentation), and trustee profiles to support best practices in nonprofit governance.
• Supporting board engagement and governance infrastructure, including committee coordination, new trustee orientation, and facilitation of board participation in conferences and higher education events.

 

About Us:

At the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), we believe in the power of higher education to transform lives, strengthen inclusive democracy, and support a thriving society. We believe that strong higher education starts with great governing boards. AGB provides advocacy, leading practices, educational resources, expert support, and renowned programs that advance board excellence for 40,000 AGB members from more than 2,000 institutions and foundations. For more than 100 years, AGB has been the trusted authority for board members, chief executives, board professionals, and key administrators on higher education governance and leadership. Learn more at AGB.org.

 

AGB is a hybrid workplace. This position is expected to spend a minimum of three (3) days per week in our headquarters office in downtown Washington, D.C. Applicants should reside in the District of Columbia, Virginia, or Maryland and be within a reasonable commuting distance of downtown Washington, D.C.  

 

Ready to lead from the center of higher education governance?

Bring your executive leadership support expertise, board governance experience, and nonprofit operational acumen to a role where you will strengthen higher education leadership at the national level. Apply today to become a strategic partner in advancing mission-driven governance excellence.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.

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