Specialist, Partnership Management

Position Summary The Board Relations & Governance Associate/Specialist, Partnership Management serves as a concierge and primary support partner to new and existing Board members throughout the full Board member lifecycle. This role ensures that Board members are well-supported, informed, and compliant with all onboarding, training, meeting, and governance requirements. This position plays a critical operational role in creating a positive, seamless Board experience by managing logistics, documentation, communications, and tracking of governance requirements. This position requires exceptional organization, attention to detail, professionalism, and a service-oriented mindset when working with Board members and senior leaders. Key Responsibilities Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for Board members for logistical questions, onboarding needs, and governance requirements Coordinate Board member onboarding, including: Orientation materials and training schedules Required acknowledgements, disclosures, and compliance documentation Access to Board portals, calendars, and communication tools Maintain and verify accurate Board member contact information and records Process and track expense and mileage reimbursements Coordinate conference registration, travel arrangements, and related logistics Serve as a liaison to ensure Board members receive timely information and materials needed to fulfill their responsibilities Track and maintain records of Board member terms, committee assignments, meeting attendance, and completion of required trainings to ensure compliance and accurate governance documentation Support offboarding and transitions for departing Board members Governance & Compliance Support Maintain accurate and up-to-date Board records, including: Bylaws, policies, and governing documents Board member agreements, disclosures, and certifications Track compliance requirements and deadlines (e.g., trainings, filings, fingerprinting, background checks, financial disclosures) Support compliance with open meetings, public records, and governance requirements as directed, including providing support of annual review of changes in legislative requirements Support drafting of Board governance policy revisions and track changes thereto, prepare Board memos in support of the changes Manage Epicenter Board minute processes, obtain necessary Board member signatures, and support Authorizer compliance requirements in various systems required state to state Assist in audits, authorizer reviews, or compliance requests related to governance Communication & Relationship Management Draft and coordinate Board communications, including reminders, announcements, and updates Ensure Board members receive timely, clear, and well-organized information Support Board Chairs, committee leads, and senior staff with logistical and administrative needs Maintain a professional, service-oriented relationship with Board members Board & Committee Meeting Support Coordinate logistics for Board and committee meetings, including: Scheduling, tracking quorum, calendars, and meeting reminders Preparation and distribution of agendas and meeting materials Technology support for virtual or hybrid meetings Draft, format, and organize meeting materials, minutes, and resolutions under leadership guidance Track action items, votes, and follow-ups resulting from Board meetings Systems, Tools & Continuous Improvement Maintain Board management systems or portals to ensure accurate information and easy access for Board members Develop and maintain checklists, trackers, and calendars to support Board operations and compliance Identify opportunities to improve the Board member experience and operational efficiency Cross-Functional Coordination Partner with Executive, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams to ensure Board readiness and alignment Support special projects related to governance, compliance, PSSO team or Board operations as assigned Compensation at Pearson is influenced by factors including skill set, experience, and location. The full-time salary range for this role is $70,000 – $75,000 annually. This position is eligible for Pearson’s annual incentive program. Information on benefits can be found here. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 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