Board Governance Professional

Hawaii Sate Credit Union•Honolulu, HI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Board Governance Professional works directly with the Chief Executive Officer and manages key relationships among the CEO, Board of Directors, and organizational leadership. The role supports the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary governance responsibilities, facilitates Board functions and the division of responsibilities between the Board and management, and handles sensitive information and communications with discretion. The position also helps facilitate business reporting and its contribution to the organization’s governance. It is located at Hawaii State FCU Headquarters in Downtown Honolulu, with a base annual salary range of $79,100–$101,745. Final compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity. Hawaii State Federal Credit Union describes its workplace as dynamic and supportive, with an emphasis on trust, teamwork, community, employee development, and work-life balance. Its headquarters offers amenities intended to support wellness and productivity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in executive administration, compliance, public administration, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles and Board administration.
Strong knowledge of business operations and strategic planning, including collaboration across multiple business areas and facilitation of organizational decision-making.
Experience supporting senior executives, boards of directors, governing bodies, or executive leadership teams, and leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
Superior verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities.
A high degree of discretion, judgment, professionalism, and political acuity.

Nice To Haves

Strong relationship-building skills with directors, executives, regulators, community stakeholders, and business partners.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and execute in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Serves as Corporate Secretary to the Board of Directors and designated Board Committees.
Serves as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors, HSFCU executive leadership, key stakeholders, and external governance advisors.
Plans, coordinates, and manages Board and Committee meetings, including the annual meeting and strategic planning activities.
Develops, publishes, and distributes Board meeting agendas, materials, reports, and supporting documentation.
Advises the Board and executive leadership on governance best practices, fiduciary responsibilities, and governance compliance requirements.
Supports the Board and other parties in fulfilling their governance roles and facilitates the division of responsibilities between the Board and management.
Facilitates business reporting and supports its contribution to HSFCU governance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, merit increases, and incentives.
Full-time employees receive 100% coverage for medical and dental premiums, plus 50% toward family members’ premiums.
Flexible Spending Plan with pre-tax deductions, available as early as six months into employment.
13 paid holidays annually, plus Election Day and up to two full days off for community service.
PTO accrual increases with each year of employment.
401(k) plan with employer contributions up to 10%, including a 6% match and profit sharing after the first year.
100% bus pass reimbursement or up to a $100 parking subsidy, with pre-tax deductions available.
Wellness fairs, flu shot clinics, and on-site fitness centers.
Credit union discounts, life insurance, accident insurance, and disability insurance.
In-person and online training programs, workshops, career development assistance, and tuition assistance.