Board Relations Manager - School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

$58,882 - $60,000/Yr

Florida International University - Miami, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Miami, FL

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Board Relations Manager at Florida International University (FIU) is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with the Board of Advisors, industry partners, and stakeholders. This role serves as the primary liaison between the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CSHTM) and its external constituents, fostering strategic partnerships and advancing the school's mission and goals. The manager oversees all activities related to the boards, ensuring effective management of board meetings and serving as the main point of contact for board members.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates and maintains relationships with the Board of Advisors, industry partners, and stakeholders.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the school and its external constituents.
• Oversees and organizes all activities and objectives for all boards at CSHTM.
• Manages day-to-day activities, including all aspects of board meetings and involvement.
• Maintains confidentiality for all sensitive information and handles delicate matters with discretion.
• Provides timely responses to board members' questions and concerns, referring to other leaders as necessary.
• Ensures timely collection of annual board dues and active pledge commitments/donations.
• Prepares documents to process expenses related to board events and gifts.
• Implements all board meetings, subcommittee meetings, and events throughout the year.
• Leads board member orientation and ongoing development activities.
• Maintains knowledge of governance best practices and makes recommendations for incorporation.
• Drafts correspondence to board members and reviews communications from the Dean.
• Tracks and communicates information for all board meetings, including attendance and schedules.
• Supports board member tours, lunches, and meetings in collaboration with the dean and development team.
• Works with the Office of Advancement to manage board operations and ensure policy compliance.
• Administers the process for maintaining and archiving all files and correspondence with board members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field and four (4) years related business or administrative experience, or Master's degree in business or related field and two (2) years related business or administrative experience.
• Experience supervising a team and/or project.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $58,882 - $60,000.
• Flexible work hours as needed.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.