Director - Corporate Governance

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

5d•$103 - $136•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Corporate Governance drives strategic optimization of the Board of Directors, including meeting effectiveness, member participation and composition, transition planning, and board cohesiveness. The role manages governance and leads operations for the Board and its committees, advises the Board Chair and other members on board affairs, and leads related projects. It also organizes Senior Leadership Council and Executive Council meetings, including agenda development, content preparation, and follow-up. The Director partners with the Board Chair and CEO on board composition, member effectiveness, recruiting, and committee chair selection. The role develops meeting approaches and board support, oversees governance policies and procedures and governing documents, plans the annual schedule of Board and committee meetings, and directs preparation and maintenance of meeting materials, minutes, and official records. The Director also supports board orientation and onboarding, coaches committee staff, prepares board communications, and liaises between the SHC Board and the Stanford University Board of Trustees. The position requires a master's degree in business or healthcare administration, or equivalent experience; a master's degree is preferred. Ten years of experience in general operations leadership, preferably in healthcare, is required. The position is full-time, day shift, and hybrid in Palo Alto, California. The posted base pay scale generally starts at $103.03–$136.49 per hour; the final salary depends on multiple factors.

Requirements

Master's degree in business or healthcare administration, or equivalent experience; the master's degree is preferred.
Ten years of experience in general operations leadership, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining corporate governance policies and procedures.
Experience assessing Board member participation, effectiveness, and cohesiveness.
Ability to advise and direct senior and executive management effectively in preparing Board- and committee-specific information and materials.
Ability to collaboratively lead board-specific projects.
Ability to make presentations to internal and external groups.
Ability to plan, set goals, and create and update operational dashboards.
Ability to support strategic and operational areas in collaboration with other leaders.
Knowledge of LEAN methodologies as applied to Board functions.
Must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards in interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in business or healthcare administration.
Experience in general operations leadership in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Board Chair and CEO on board composition, member effectiveness, recruiting, and committee chair selection.
Develop meeting formats and approaches that encourage board member participation and engagement.
Anticipate board member needs and implement solutions to improve the board member experience.
Use Board Effect and other tools to improve board content sharing and information access.
Create agendas for CEO and Board Chair one-on-one meetings and prepare CEO briefings for meetings with board members.
Lead the development, maintenance, and review of governance policies and procedures, keeping them current with legislation and best practices.
Revise and refine SHC Bylaws and Committee Charges with the Office of General Counsel, maintaining current board governance practices.
Advise Board and committee members on parliamentary procedures and promote compliance with SHC Bylaws and governing documents.
Plan and execute the annual schedule of Board and committee meetings, including special sessions as needed.
Advise and direct senior hospital management in preparing information and materials for Board and committee consideration.
Direct preparation of Board and committee meeting materials to meet the Board's objectives.
Ensure Board and committee meeting minutes are recorded and maintain official records of Board business.
Coach committee staff on preparation, board processes, and effective interactions with the Board.
Develop and assess board orientation curriculum and support onboarding of new members.
Work with the CEO and Communications team to develop and distribute monthly reports for Board members.
Serve as liaison between the SHC Board and the Stanford University Board of Trustees.
Lead board-specific projects in collaboration with the Board Chair, Board members, and committee chairs.
Provide advice and resources to the Board as needed or requested.
Organize Senior Leadership Council and Executive Council meetings, including agendas, content, and follow-up.