Head, Board Affairs and Governance

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. About the Company As Success Academy scales nationally and sets new standards for excellence in public schooling, we are seeking a dynamic leader to oversee the expansion, restructuring, and effective functioning of its multiple boards. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer and partnering closely with the founder and CEO, the Head of Board Relations will be responsible for building out the network’s central governing board and school boards in New York and Florida – and ensuring these boards work successfully to realize SA’s bold vision for public education. About the Role Role Overview The position will oversee strategy and management of all aspects of board administration, governance facilitation, committee operations, communications, and board member engagement. Serving as the primary strategy liaison and operational bridge between the executive leadership team and the boards, the position is responsible for driving board membership and participation at the highest levels. The ideal candidate is an accomplished leader, experienced administrator, strong writer, strategic thinker, and accomplished relationship builder – with a deep background in corporate or non-profit board relations. Demonstrating tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality, the Head of Board Relations will build strong and trusted relationships with individual board members. S/he will ensure that board membership is robust – focused on prominent corporate, civic, and philanthropic leaders regionally and nationally – and that board members are well-informed, deeply engaged, and aligned and activated to achieve our aspirations for children. Key Responsibilities Board Strategy and Structure Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, Chief Advancement Officer, and board leadership, architecting meeting cadences, committee structures, and reporting frameworks that elevate trustee engagement and drive board effectiveness. Shape and align board priorities with the organization's growth strategy, ensuring cohesive direction across current and expansion regions. Strategic Communications & Relationship Management Partner with the governance/nominating committee to manage the board recruitment pipeline, including recruitment, term tracking, succession planning, and annual board self-evaluations. Serve as the principal point of contact for all board members on administrative, logistical, and governance matters – fostering engagement and commitment. Work closely with the senior leadership team to synthesize complex organizational data, financials, and enterprise updates into briefings and reports for the boards. Coordinate with the CEO to manage sensitive issues, ensuring transparency and alignment. Draft executive correspondence, announcements, and regular updates to the boards. Meeting Operations & Logistics Plan, schedule, and execute all board meetings, committee meetings, and special retreats. Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and organize strategic meeting agendas. Oversee the timely preparation and distribution of board books, presentations, and background materials Manage all event logistics Governance & Compliance Lead board pipeline development in partnership with the Governance and Nominating Committees, driving succession planning, term management, and annual self-evaluations to build a high-performing, future-ready board. Partner with legal…