Governance Specialist | Full Time
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Governance Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining the legal documentation, communications and formal processes for the governance of Henry Ford Health System.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide advance planning and notice of meetings of the board and/or of a committee when such notice is required.
Organize and coordinate certain board meetings and board documents.
Attend board meetings, taking minutes.
Be proficient in technology and AI.
Ensure the accuracy of all board records.
Assist with all Board Level communications.
Maintain a database of demographic and appointment information.
These duties should not be considered as the only elements to the role, as there will be a requirement to be flexible in the duties that you perform on an ad hoc basis.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Health Care, paralegal studies or related field OR 4 – 6 years of related government/legal experience in lieu of degree.
Experience working in a nonprofit environment including familiarity with basic governance processes - agenda development, production of support materials, writing minutes and recording documents. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and database management.
Demonstrated ability to use current audio-visual and meeting-support technology.
Excellent computer skills including Board portals, Microsoft Suite of products, video conferencing and database management.
Proven customer service skills with a focus on exceptional service, responsiveness and timeliness.
Ability to develop and complete routine filings, resolutions and other documents related to nonprofit governance.
Willingness to learn industry best practices and laws impacting not-for profit governance.
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills and experience conducting retreats or learning sessions with non-profit boards a plus.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.