Head, Board Affairs and Governance
Success Academy Charter Schools
About the role
The Head of Board Relations will oversee the expansion, restructuring, and effective functioning of the organization's multiple boards. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the role serves as the primary strategy liaison and operational bridge between the executive leadership team and the boards, driving board membership, participation, and administrative governance.
Key Responsibilities:
Board Strategy:
Partner with the CEO, Chief Advancement Officer, and board leadership to architect meeting cadences and committee structures; align board priorities with the organization's growth strategy.
Strategic Communications:
Manage the board recruitment pipeline, serve as the principal point of contact for board members, and synthesize complex organizational data/financials into briefings and reports.
Operations:
Plan and execute all board/committee meetings and retreats; oversee the distribution of board books and meeting materials.
Governance & Compliance:
Lead board pipeline development and succession planning; ensure activities align with bylaws, school charters, and multi-state regulatory requirements; maintain official corporate records.
Engagement:
Develop briefing materials for trustees; monitor attendance and engagement trends; partner with the Advancement team to maximize trustee-driven fundraising.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree required; Master's or JD preferred.
Experience:
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate governance, non-profit board relations, executive administration, or legal/compliance environments.
Core Competencies:
Strong change management, exceptional written/verbal communication, high organizational skills for complex project management, discretion with confidential information, and technical proficiency with board management software (e.g., BoardEffect) and CRM databases (e.g., Salesforce).
HOW TO APPLY
Success Academy Charter Schools is accepting applications for this position. To apply, please complete the application form directly on the job board, providing your personal information, resume/CV, professional history, and responses to the required background and eligibility questions.
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https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/successacademycharterschool/jobs/5387569008
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Posted
08/20/2026
Website
https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/successacademycharterschool/jobs/5387569008
City
New York
State
New York
Functions
Administration, Compliance, Executive, Governance, Leadership, Senior Management, Strategy and Planning
Industries
Children and Youth, Education, Education (K-12), Non-profit - NPO
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Questions about this role
Who is hiring for the Head, Board Affairs and Governance role?
Success Academy Charter Schools is hiring a Head, Board Affairs and Governance, based in New York, New York, USA. The posting was placed by the organization hiring or the search firm it retained, not copied from another board.
Where is the Head, Board Affairs and Governance job located?
New York, New York, USA. This position is hybrid.
Is the Head, Board Affairs and Governance role remote, hybrid or on-site?
This role is hybrid, so it combines time on-site with time working remotely.
What does the Head, Board Affairs and Governance role pay?
The posting states $250,000 to $280,000. Where a range is given, the figure a candidate is offered inside it usually depends on experience.
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