Board Secretary (Principal Program Analyst)

Office of the Executive Director

Position Title: Board Secretary (Principal Program Analyst)

Annual Salary Range : $126,222 - $168,276

FLSA Status: Exempt / Confidential

This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week.

The Office of the Executive Director has a unique and exciting opportunity for a Board Secretary role. The salary for this position is $126,222 - $168,276 and will allow for up to four days of remote work per week. In addition to ensuring that Board meetings run smoothly and comply with the Bagley-Keene Open Meetings Act and other legal and regulatory requirements, the ideal candidate is someone who wants to make a positive impact in the lives of their fellow Californians. This role will allow you to use your creativity, strategic thinking, and communication skills to make a difference.

About the Office

The primary objective of the Office of the Executive Director is to ensure that the State Bar’s mission of public protection through the primary functions of licensing, regulation and discipline of attorneys; the advancement of ethical and competent practice of law; and support of efforts for greater access to, and inclusion in the legal system. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Trustees (BOT), whose members are appointed by the California Supreme Court, the Governor, or the Legislature. The BOT establishes the strategic direction for the State Bar and ensures that the organization is fulfilling its statutory mission.

About the Role

The Board Secretary (Principal Program Analyst) serves as the State Bar’s central governance and Board meeting management lead. The position is accountable for the accurate, timely, and effective administration of Board and Board committee meetings, provides strategic and analytical support to the Executive Director and Board leadership, and coordinates governance processes across the organization.

The Ideal Candidate

This ideal candidate will have significant experience with board or committee governance, policies, procedures, and best practices, experience with the Bagley-Keene Open Meetings Act and Rosenberg’s Rules of Order is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting an Executive Director or other executive-level leadership, including the ability to pivot and prioritize high-impact projects or assignments due to time and/or resource constraints. Technical savvy and comfort discovering and learning new applications and technology tools to increase efficiencies and audience impact will be important skills.

The successful candidate will be a creative problem-solver who uses strategic thinking in resolving delays, challenges, or roadblocks. The role necessitates excellent oral and written communication and the ability to pivot between various internal and external stakeholders, including translating complex information into easily understood concepts for the appropriate audience using data, graphics, and design. Strong leadership with the ability to think strategically, connect the dots, and use sound judgment in decision-making. The Board Secretary needs the ability to remain calm and focused on the goal despite shifting priorities and deadlines, exceptional attention to detail, including the ability to review complex materials for factual accuracy, internal consistency, procedural compliance, accessibility, and clarity, as well as the ability to work independently and ensure effective time management.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a field that develops skills related to essential duties or equivalent academic achievement.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in business process reengineering, data collection and evaluation, research or performance or financial auditing in a public sector, legal or nonprofit environment, or equivalent.

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