Manager, Corporate Affairs - Remote

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities. The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled. Manager will support Director with governance related analysis and guidance; execute on priorities for governance maintenance and improvements with minimal supervision while ensuring compliance with corporate/departmental policies and procedures [including company Bylaws and committee Charters] (Will continually assess governance process and procedures and recommend improvements, process reimbursement forms/travel requests, co-manage the Board portal, review documents and assist with data requests) enabling Director to perform core Governance functions and expand Committee support. • This is a remote position that can be home-based anywhere within the United States.*** Essential Functions • Document drafting, review, and analysis based on recommendations from the Board, senior leadership and industry sources/standards/best practices. (40%) • Manage Board Portal by liaising with internal departments to post Board materials and constantly monitor evergreen files to maintain current versions. (15%) • Manage updating governance documents on intranet/Cancer.org and independently respond to governance-related date requests. (15%) • In-person meeting support, including joint meeting of two Boards. (15%) • Manage combined governance calendar for two Boards and at least 7 Committees of the Boards. (5%) • Monitor Governance Inbox for requests responses. (5%) • Process invoices, expenses and Volunteer Reimbursements. (5%) EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree • Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree • Years of experience: 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY: • Strong knowledge of company operations, organizational structure, corporate governance and the company’s Board of Directors. • Strong oral, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with members of the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership in a professional manner. Must be very detail oriented. • Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently prioritize requests and tasks to ensure timelines are met. • Very strong interpersonal skills. • Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, with ability to create professional correspondence both personally and on behalf of leadership, ability to create and review Board presentations. • Experience with Board Portals preferred. • Willingness to work outside standard established business hours is necessary. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: • May have to travel twice yearly. The starting rate is $81,000 to $95,000 annual. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education. ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job