Senior Corporate Governance Specialist
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
Description
Are you an experienced governance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the importance of accuracy, confidentiality, and strategic communication at the highest levels of leadership? We are seeking a Senior Corporate Governance Specialist to join our Corporate Governance Team. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting Board operations and governance processes—ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism of Board and committee documentation, while also engaging directly with Board leadership and the Office of the CEO.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee preparation, scheduling, and documentation of Board and committee meetings, ensuring agendas, resolutions, and materials are developed in coordination with leadership and distributed in a timely manner
- Serve as the lead recorder for Board and committee meetings, responsible for drafting, reviewing, and finalizing detailed, legally sound minutes and resolutions
- Partner closely with the Chair, CEO, and executive leadership to coordinate governance workflows and align documentation with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
- Track committee actions and ensure timely follow-up, including the preparation of draft resolutions and briefing materials for Chair and CEO review
- Maintain governance calendars, monitor deliverables, and ensure accurate and secure documentation of all official Board records and communications
- Assist in the development and refinement of internal governance processes to support transparency, compliance, and continuous improvement
- Draft and edit executive-level communications including governance updates, briefing notes, and messaging for Board-facing engagements
- Engage directly in Board-level discussions, ensuring documentation reflects both formal decisions and key strategic context
- Support cross-functional projects and initiatives where Board engagement or oversight is required
- Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and accuracy in all documentation and communications
Skills & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required (Communications, Business, Law, Public Administration, or related field)
- Master’s degree preferred and may substitute for two (2) years of experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a governance, legal, administrative, or corporate secretarial function
- Strong understanding of Board governance practices, compliance obligations, and corporate recordkeeping
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with acute attention to legal and procedural accuracy
- Demonstrated experience preparing minutes, resolutions, and Board materials in alignment with corporate and legal standards
- Comfortable working closely with executive and Board-level stakeholders in a high-stakes, fast-moving environment
- Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Technologically proficient in relevant tools such as Microsoft Office, board portals (e.g., Diligent), and document management systems
- Discreet, detail-oriented, and committed to upholding the integrity of corporate governance processes