Position Number: 000422 Department: Community Relations & Events (Adm) Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time Months Per Year: 12 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Project Manager for Board Engagement and Events is responsible for the support and coordination of activities in support of the Foundation Board, Advancement & Public Relations Committee of the Board of Trustees, and the Board of Visitors at UNC Charlotte. This role involves overseeing the organization and administration of board meetings, facilitating effective communication, overseeing engagement initiatives, and ensuring that board-related activities align with the university’s strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent organizational skills, and a deep understanding of governance practices. This role will work closely with university leadership, board members, and university-wide partners to support and enhance board engagement activities. Essential job duties include: + Board Administration + Coordination and management of all aspects of board meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and distributing materials + Maintenance of board records + Assist in onboarding and orientation processes for new board members + Facilitate board member engagement activities and initiatives + Event Planning and Management + Manage logistics for board events including meetings, retreats, and other events + Coordinate with external vendors and internal departments to ensure successful execution of board events + Communication & Coordination + Ensure timely and effective communication with board members + Facilitate communication and information flow between board members, university leadership, and other stakeholders + Assist in the preparation of reports, briefing materials, and presentations for board meetings and other engagements + Governance & Compliance + Ensure compliance with university policies, legal requirements, and best practices in governance + Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of board activities + Project Management + Drive projects through to completion + Collaborate with partners across the university to ensure that key projects are executed efficiently + Assist in the creation, maintenance, and improvement of key internal and external processes and initiatives Minimum Experience / Education: Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. University Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from a four-year college or university and at least three years of program associate experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Preferred Education Skills and Experience: + Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university + 3+ years of related professional experience in project management, board engagement, or event coordination, preferably in an academic or non-profit setting + Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with senior leadership and external stakeholders + Excellent organizational skills and superior attention to detail + Ability to multitask, plan, allocate resources, monitor progress, keep stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle and bring individual attention to a variety of initiatives + Computer literacy and competency with CRM systems, Microsoft and Google suite, and project management software with the ability to learn computer and application skills as applicable to the role + Ability to build effective internal and external relationships + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision + Ability to identify and analyze needs and translate them into innovative and effective solutions