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Join Our Team: We are searching for a Board Manager at Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
At UTA, we are driven by a passion for community, keeping Utah connected, and placing people at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Board Manager to help guide the next chapter of our growth and service to the community. If you're ready to make a difference and contribute to shaping the future of public transit in Utah, we'd love to hear from you!
As a Board Manager you will be a managing administrator for UTA’s Board of Trustees and Local Advisory Council. This position develops content and directs the organization of all public meetings of the Board of Trustees and Local Advisory Council. Manages complex and strategic projects that support the functions of meeting management and content for board meeting decisions. Acts as a liaison between the Board & Council members, senior staff, community stakeholders and constituents. Manages and is responsible for compliance with the Utah Code for conducting open and public meetings. Delegates and directs the work of others in planning and administering meeting functions. Works with the Director on special projects and assignments and to collaborate on initiatives of the Board of Trustees and Local Advisory Council.
Education/Training: Bachelors in Political Science, Business, Public Administration, or equivalent work experience.
Experience:
- 5 years in office management/administration and administering functions related to Board of Director/Trustee or executive level activities and responsibilities.
- At least two years of those in professional writing. Experience administering open and public meetings in a government setting.
Knowledge:
- Specialized knowledge in processes or management systems of boards (or equivalent bodies), including an understanding of board governance and the ability to translate relevant governance to UTA business
Skills:
- Establishes and maintains personal and professional credibility with political leaders, board members, senior staff, stakeholders and constituents
- Communicates information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; possesses high level competence in reading and understanding written information
- Uses technology to automate functions and process information efficiently and properly.
- Uses analytical, systematic, logical approach to work and problem solving
- Advanced proficiency preferred in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, and in Adobe Pro
- Proficiency utilizing board management software (or comparable Software as a Service); proficiency with Granicus/Legistar preferred
Ability to:
- Be accountable for conducting legally compliant public meetings
- Understand and operationalize the vision, strategy initiatives and expectations of the Board.
- Create processes, structures and data requirements that comply with Open and Public Meeting requirements
- Prepare documents using appropriate grammar, terminology and format
- Decipher/prioritize requests and delegate to appropriate staff
- Work with minimal supervision and take initiative to achieve results
- Work under pressure to meet executive requests while maintaining professional composure; exhibit confidence and defuse difficult situations
- Be true to value-based decisions
- Collaborate without needing to hold power
- Handle multiple tasks and interruptions throughout day
- Be flexible and change direction based upon urgent requests or needs of the Board or executives
This job requires regular and predictable attendance.
- OR -
An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]
UTA’s benefits package for full-time administrative employees includes:
- Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
- Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
- 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
- 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
- Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
- Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
- Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
- Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
- Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
- Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
- UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
- Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.
Pay Range: $80,000.00 or more commensurate with experience
If interested, apply before: December 2, 2024 by 5:59 p.m.
Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays’ notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.
*Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.
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