Corporate Governance Specialist
Company: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Location: Washington
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
The following statements are meant to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed by individual(s) assigned
to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of
all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so
classified.
POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
The Corporate Governance Specialist position supports the Office of
the General Counsel and Compliance by providing necessary support
emanating from corporate governance accountabilities, board
actions, and risk management and compliance matters. The
responsibilities include but are not limited to research,
follow-through, and monitoring execution/administration regarding
the Sorority's existing and/or emerging policies, practices,
procedures, and conduct relative to ethics, risk management,
compliance, and administration. Such responsibilities relate to the
documentation and codification of decisions and actions of the
Board of Directors in its oversight, strategic planning,
decision-making and financial planning as the Sorority's governance
body. The incumbent of this position supports the General Counsel
by monitoring the activity and taking approved action to
appropriately protect the organization's integrity and to identify
existing or potential legal/regulatory improprieties facing the
Sorority.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
---Assists in ensuring documentation and codification of official
actions of the Board of Directors.
---Assists in the Board's management of the corporate governance
function of the Sorority, including preparation and filing of
entity formations, dissolutions, resolutions, annual reports,
appointments, powers of attorney and other statutory filings or
subsidiary documents. When directed, coordinates with in-house and
designated outside counsel as necessary.
---Manages, populates, and keeps current any designated
legal-affairs databases and prepares/generates database reports as
requested.
---Assists in review and/or coordination of materials for Regional
Conferences and NationalConventions as necessary.
---Assists in coordination and preparation of materials for board
of directors meetings,including agendas, resolutions, form of
minutes and other documentation as requested.Assists the National
Secretary in ensuring codification and retention of board actions
andofficial records of board meetings.
---Assists with agreements and/or other documents on matters
relating to onboarding andoffboarding of staff, Board
members/officers to identify any improprieties that pose riskor
compliance issues for the Sorority.
---Assists with the review in establishment, pre-clearance
approvals, and compliance ofcorporate policies. This includes, but
is not limited to, assisting with matters relative theSorority's
policy on policies, ethics and codes of conduct,
employmentpolicies/procedures, and other risk-management and
compliance activity as assigned.
---Assists in the National Secretary and Chair of the Documents
Review Committee withimplementation of the Policy on Policies,
including codifying and maintainingappropriate records of
organizational policies.
---Assists with due diligence, preparation of recordkeeping of
related research materials andcorporate files.
---Assists the Sorority's business units and/or affiliates by
providing documentation,research, and reports to those authorized
or approved by the General Counsel, LegalAdvisor, and/or Chair of
the Council of Legal Advisors.
---Assists in researching and stays current on existing, new, and
emerging regulatoryrequirements and corporate best practices
applicable to nonprofit organizations, as well asaffiliates if
applicable.
---Performs duties outside the office setting and outside normal
work hours when required to attend evening meetings and to meet
deadlines, as assigned.
---Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
---Bachelor's Degree
---2-4 years of progressive governance and/or corporate paralegal
experience in a not-for-profit environment.
---Familiarity with (a) governance matters, principals, and/or
terminology; and/or (b) riskand compliance law, principals, and
terminology.
---Working knowledge of social media and operational rules and
point-of-contacts.
---Excellent written and verbal communications.
---Organized, detail-oriented and strong follow-up skills.
---Motivated, self-starter who is able to work independently as
well as with others.
---Ability to analyze and resolve novel, complex issues with a
resourceful, "can-do"attitude.
---Ability to handle multiple tasks, take on new responsibilities
and prioritize work in adynamic, sometimes deadline-driven
environment.
---Computer proficiency that includes MS Word, Excel, and
Outlook.
---Must maintain strict confidentiality.
---Ability to work effectively with department staff, co-workers,
vendors, CEO, boardmembers and leadership.
---Must be able to move about in an office environment and in trade
show/event areas ofhotels and convention centers in various
cities.
---Relocation assistance not available. Must reside within a
50-mile radius of National Headquarters within six (6) months of
start date.
---Proof of comprehensive COVID-19 vaccination (i.e., one dose of a
one-dose series or two doses of a two-dose series) required.
QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED A PLUS
---Experience in the development and management of policy-on-policy
development.
---Experience working with Boards or compliance officers.
---Proficiency in document management systems and/or electronic
filing/discovery systems,such as IMIS, SharePoint, BrandShield,
etc.).
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