Operations Director Jobs in Kankakee, IL (NOW HIRING)

Number of Vacancies: 1
Area of Consideration: Open to the Public
Position Status: Full-Time, Regular
Pay Plan, Series: DS0058/2A
Salary Range: Up to $145,615.61 (commensurate with experience) 
Best Consideration By: August 19, 2026
Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW
Position Summary

The Director of Board Operations supports the Office of the President by providing strategic leadership and administrative oversight of the governance operations of the University of the District of Columbia Board of Trustees. Reporting directly to the President, this position serves as the primary liaison among the President, Board Chair, Trustees, University leadership, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective administration of Board business and institutional governance. The Director leads Board operations by directing governance processes, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and Board policies, coordinating Trustee communications and development, managing official Board records and resources, and advising the President on governance matters and Board priorities. As part of the Office of the President, this role advances the University's mission by promoting effective governance, informed decision-making, transparency, accountability, and strong collaboration between the Board of Trustees and University leadership.  

The President provides direction in terms of broadly defined goals, priorities, and governance responsibilities. The incumbent is responsible for independently planning, coordinating, and executing the work necessary to ensure effective Board operations. 

The Director is expected to exercise significant initiative, discretion, and sound judgment in managing Board matters and must anticipate the operational and informational needs of the President, Board Chair, Trustees, and Board committees. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, organizational discipline, responsiveness, and timely follow-through. 

The incumbent has access to highly confidential and sensitive information involving institutional strategy, personnel, legal matters, governance, finances, and other matters of institutional significance. The highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, judgment, and integrity are required. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Direct the administration and coordination of Board of Trustees operations by managing the annual governance calendar, Board and committee meetings, agendas, materials, meeting logistics, records, and follow-up activities to ensure effective governance and informed institutional decision-making. 

2. Serve as the primary liaison between the Board of Trustees and University leadership by facilitating communication among the President, Board Chair, Trustees, Cabinet members, and University offices, coordinating timely responses to Board inquiries, and ensuring the effective flow of governance information. 

3. Direct the development, review, distribution, and maintenance of official Board governance documents by coordinating agendas, resolutions, reports, presentations, briefing materials, meeting minutes, and other records, while ensuring their accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with applicable recordkeeping requirements. 

4. Ensure compliance with Board bylaws, governance policies, public meeting requirements, records management standards, and applicable federal and District of Columbia laws by regularly monitoring governance practices, coordinating with the Office of General Counsel and other University offices, and implementing procedural improvements as needed. 

5. Coordinate Board governance administration by developing and maintaining systems to track Board actions, directives, recurring approvals, institutional commitments, elections, evaluations, compliance obligations, and other governance activities requiring follow-up by University leadership. 

6. Lead Board engagement and governance development by coordinating onboarding and orientation for new Trustees and regularly supporting Board education, retreats, workshops, conferences, and other activities that strengthen governance effectiveness and Trustee engagement. 

7. Administer the operational resources supporting the Board of Trustees by managing the Board operating budget, monitoring expenditures, coordinating travel and professional development, and ensuring the efficient administration of Board-related business operations. 

8. Advise and support the President on Board governance matters by preparing executive-level reports, briefings, presentations, and correspondence, identifying emerging governance issues, and providing strategic guidance regarding Trustee engagement, pending Board actions, and institutional priorities. 

9. Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and operational needs of the Office of the President and the University. 

Minimum Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required;  

• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible administrative, governance, executive support, or leadership experience in higher education, government, public administration, or another complex organization. 

• Experience managing complex meetings, executive communications, official records, budgets, high-level projects, and sensitive institutional matters. 

Required Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge of board governance, executive administration, and organizational operations. 

• Exceptional organizational, project-management, and attention-to-detail skills. 

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare and review executive-level correspondence, reports, minutes, resolutions, presentations, and briefing materials. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously. 

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and political acumen in handling sensitive and confidential matters. 

• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with Trustees, senior executives, government officials, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders. 

• Knowledge of public-sector governance, transparency, public meeting, compliance, and records-management requirements. 

• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, bylaws, regulations, and legal requirements. 

• Demonstrated skills in budget administration and fiscal management. 

• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, identify emerging issues, solve problems, and ensure timely follow-through. 

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and anticipate governance, operational, and organizational needs. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Law, Political Science, Organizational Leadership, or related field. 

• Demonstrated experience supporting a governing board, executive leadership team, public body, or comparable senior-level governance structure. 

• Knowledge of District of Columbia government, higher education governance, or public-sector board operations. 

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.  
Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).
Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.
Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.
Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University's EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .

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