Corporate Governance Analyst (Board Meeting Administrator)

American Electric Power • Columbus, OH

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Join AEP at the center of enterprise governance—partnering with executive management to drive the execution of seamless, high-impact board and committee meetings that support the company’s commitment to best in class corporate governance practices. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to independently manage recurring corporate governance activities, including preparing agendas/materials, drafting minutes and resolutions, maintaining official records, and partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure successful board and committee execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of relevant experience (corporate governance, legal support, paralegal, corporate secretarial, or similar) for Corporate Governance Analyst
• 5+ years of relevant experience (corporate governance, legal support, paralegal, corporate secretarial, or similar) for Corporate Governance Analyst Senior
• Technology proficiency (Microsoft Office—Excel, PowerPoint, Word; board portals; document management; comfortable learning new tools quickly)
• Experience working with board portals and document management tools (e.g., Diligent, BoardEffect, Boardvantage)
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a high degree of accuracy and discretion
• Board and committee support (packet preparation, logistics, portal administration)
• Corporate recordkeeping (minute books, charters, bylaws, resolutions, statutory filings)
• Governance compliance (conflicts disclosures, director onboarding/offboarding, baseline regulatory/SEC awareness as applicable)
• Communication and drafting (clear, accurate minutes and resolutions; professional stakeholder communications)
• Confidentiality and judgment (handles highly sensitive materials with discretion)
• Detail orientation and quality control (proofreading, formatting consistency, data accuracy, version management)
• Organization and prioritization (manages competing deadlines; works effectively in a dynamic environment)
• Process improvement mindset (identifies opportunities to streamline meeting prep, recordkeeping, and communications)

Responsibilities

• Produce, quality-check, and distribute board/committee materials (board books) with minimal supervision and tight deadlines
• Draft accurate, concise minutes and corporate resolutions; maintain official records and version control
• Support director onboarding/offboarding, annual questionnaires, and conflicts disclosure processes
• Coordinate routine vendors supporting board operations (e.g., portal subscriptions, printing/distribution) and resolve issues as they arise
• Support board meeting logistics as needed (e.g., scheduling travel and ground transportation, coordinating catering, and on-site support)
• Demonstrates reliable ownership of the full meeting cycle (planning through post-meeting records and follow-ups)
• Consistently receives positive feedback from stakeholders for responsiveness, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Anticipates needs, flags risks early, and effectively handles complex or last-minute logistics changes

Benefits

• Base salary
• Annual bonus
• Long-term incentive
• 401K match
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees