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Director of Governance & Administration Jobs in Richmond, VA at Activation Capital
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Do you believe in the power of innovation to change the world?At Activation Capital, our mission is to grow Virginia’s community of deep technology entrepreneurs and empower them to solve the world’s toughest problems. We provide a portfolio of resources to entrepreneurs and entrepreneur support organizations translating science and technology into world-changing companies. We are a self-sustaining, mission-driven organization at an inflection point in our growth.
ROLE
The Director of Governance and Administration is a vital role on our small-but-growing entrepreneurial and dynamic team. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing the governance processes and administrative functions of the Virginia Biotechnology Research Partnership Authority and the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park Corporation (501c3 nonprofit). This position requires a dynamic individual with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for supporting the mission and values of the organization.
The Director will ensure that governance systems and processes across the Authority and 501c3 are developed, maintained, and continuously improved. This individual will seek to proactively elevate organizational performance across the three organizational pillars of ecosystem development, entrepreneurship development, and real estate. This position requires the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team to advance the organization’s governance objectives and administrative project deliverables in a flexible, responsive, and collaborative manner.
This position is a full-time, salaried position with attractive benefits and is located in Richmond, Virginia. The Director of Governance and Administration is a cross-functional role reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer and the Vice President of Operations.
The ideal candidate:
has exceptional administration and communication skills
is ateam player, in an open and fast-paced environment, and has the ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities;
has the strong ability to multitask and prioritize
is a dynamic, entrepreneurial thinker with a can-do attitude
is a self-motivated and results-oriented individual always seeking learning opportunities
is highly organized with a keen attention to detail
Activation Capital is aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals targetingGender Equality, Decent Work & Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, and Reduced Inequalities. The organization values collaboration, impact, agility, inclusion, entrepreneurial thinking, and future-focus. Learn more at www.activation.capital!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Governance
Proactively lead all governance activities acting as Corporate Secretary for the Authority, the 501c3, and all associated committees including but not limited to Finance & Audit, Governance, Entrepreneurship & Ecosystem, Real Estate, and associated 501c3 committees; ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements while managing all aspects of meeting logistics
Maintain an annual Governance calendar ensuring that all meetings are scheduled well in advance and project manage document deliverables working with multiple stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely board preparation materials
Work with leadership to schedule meetings, draft agendas, prepare meeting documents/resolutions, oversee meeting/event management, and take meeting minutes
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Title: Director of Governance & Administration
Company: Activation Capital
Location: Richmond, VA
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