Board & Management Services Specialist

Why Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

We come from humble beginnings — picture a one-person organization created in 1949 to advocate for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Fast forward to today, and we have over 500 employees working together to provide 1,024 school districts with purposeful resources so they can focus on what matters most — excellent and equitable education for all 5.4 million Texas students. 

We feel privileged to work alongside talented team-members who are passionate about education and enjoy learning from new and different perspectives. And our passion for education and learning doesn’t end there. Our culture has always encouraged employees to grow and become their best selves both professionally and personally through a variety of innovative and collaborative development opportunities. 

TASB offers competitive pay, rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote work options, flexible schedules, and more. 

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our mission and the educational impact being made in communities across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading!

About You

As the Board and Management Services Specialist, you will provide support for the Association’s activities related to TASB’s governing and entity boards, TASB’s delegate Assembly, and support the Division Director with special projects and other strategic initiatives. 

A Typical Day 

• Oversee the planning and execution of the annual TASB Delegate Assembly, the membership meeting that determines the overall direction of the Association. 
• Oversee planning of organizational board meetings assigned.
• General administrative support for governing boards – including processing expense reports, coordinating on and offboarding activities, administering appointment and nominations process, creating detailed notices and agendas. 
• Communicates board policies and procedures, standards, and methods to staff and trustees. 
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How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop production deadlines and expedite production of meeting materials and other items required by policy. 
• Maintain board term, biographical and contact data. 
• Oversee organization records and retention requirements on behalf of the division. 
• Oversee the preparation of reports, minutes, and detailed background materials for meetings. 
• Provide a broad variety of administrative and project management assistance for internal clients as well as the division, this will include special projects assigned to the division as they arise. 
• Learn all facets of Board and Management Services, including TASB Membership, to support the division and the organization. 
• Assist with day-to-day responsibilities to support the Division Director and act as team leader in absence. 
• Provides guidance and expertise to Board Services Coordinator and Membership Administrator as needed. 

Skills For Success

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Each year of education is equivalent to a year of experience. 
• 5 years of experience planning and organizing operations and large-scale executive or board events and meetings. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding organizational and planning skills. 
• Must be able to prioritize tasks. 
• Maintain professional demeanor under pressure and exercise discretion in handling confidential information. 
• Demonstrate ability to think strategically and work collaboratively. 

The TASB Difference

• Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
• Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schoolchildren. 
• Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance. 
• Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development, wellness seminars, and more. 
• Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
• Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events and tokens of appreciation throughout the year. 

Posting Notices

• The health and safety of our employees and members, is our top priority. 
• The Association is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an individual based on any of the following personal characteristics protected by law: race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including in relation to marital status, pregnancy, pay, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, genetics or veteran status.
• This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
• Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check.