Corporate Secretary to the Board of Governors & Trustees

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State, Rutgers is committed to advancing excellence in teaching, research, and public service while maintaining the highest standards of governance, transparency, and institutional integrity.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Corporate Secretary to the Board of Governors & Trustees for the President's Office.

The Corporate Secretary to the Boards of Governors and Trustees serves as the University's principal governance officer, responsible for ensuring the lawful, ethical, and procedurally sound operation of the governing boards. This role safeguards institutional continuity by overseeing board governance processes, official records, fiduciary compliance, and adherence to applicable laws, bylaws, and policies.

Reporting directly to the Boards of Governors and Trustees and Chief of Staff to the President, and working in close coordination with the Associate Secretary, the Corporate Secretary provides executive-level leadership over all aspects of board governance, compliance, and institutional accountability.

This role ensures that all board activities are conducted within established governance frameworks and that board actions are properly documented, executed, and preserved in accordance with legal and fiduciary requirements. The Corporate Secretary serves as the authoritative custodian of governance processes and institutional records.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.