City of New York
Job Summary
Senior Director Corporate Governance – City of New York.
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in North America, was created in 1935 to provide decent, affordable housing for low‑ and moderate‑income New Yorkers. NYCHA is home to 1 in 17 New Yorkers, providing affordable housing to 528,105 authorized residents through public housing and Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) programs as well as Section 8 housing. NYCHA has 177,569 apartments in 2,411 buildings across 335 conventional public housing and PACT developments. In addition, NYCHA connects residents to critical programs and services from external and internal partners, with a focus on economic opportunity, youth, seniors, and social services.
Responsibilities
Direct professional and administrative staff in several fast‑paced, extremely deadline‑driven departments within the Office of the Corporate Secretary ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules and internal policies.
Review and finalize all Board materials in preparation for Board Meetings.
Preside over all Board Meetings.
Execute all Board Member‑related logistics including, but not limited to, providing timely materials to the Board, coordinating briefings, managing correspondence and inquiries, facilitating internal Board communications, managing Board Member calendars and onboarding new Board Members.
Ensure proper planning, preparation and execution of Board Meetings in compliance with Open Meetings Law, establishing the yearly calendar of Board Meetings, providing adequate public notice, ensuring the timely preparation and accuracy of Board Calendar, Board Resolutions, and reports, attending meetings and ensuring accuracy in drafting and issuing Board Minutes, and maintaining accurate related records.
Monitor corporate governance developments and implement them to ensure compliance.
Coordinate with the Special Advisor for Corporate Governance and Audit, serving as an advisor to Board Members and acting as a liaison to the Executive Team and external stakeholders.
Manage personnel matters and the annual departmental budget.
Consistently review department processes to improve operational effectiveness.
Assist with special projects, represent the office on designated committees/initiatives, and perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar and four years of recent full‑time, responsible, relevant legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, with eighteen months of supervision of other attorneys, or in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
Preferred Skills
Corporate secretary and governance experience.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding corporate governance.
Supervisory experience.
Ability to work well independently and with a team in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment to meet designated deadlines.
Highly organized and detail‑oriented with strong multi‑tasking and time‑management skills.
Evidence of success as a project leader and mentor, developing individuals’ skills while encouraging collaboration and cohesive teamwork.
Experience working collaboratively to develop and execute project plans.
Ability to use data and metrics to drive decisions and measure performance.
Leadership ability to cultivate creativity and innovation while enforcing accountability and maintaining high work ethics.
Critical and strategic thinker.
Proven ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally, while maintaining an acute discernment of audience.
Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a record as both a self‑starter and team‑player.
Discretion with confidential information.
Additional Information
NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).
Additional Benefits Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
Residency Requirement: NYCHA has no residency requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or pregnancy.
Salary & Location $165,000.00 – $185,000.00 • New York, NY
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The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in North America, was created in 1935 to provide decent, affordable housing for low‑ and moderate‑income New Yorkers. NYCHA is home to 1 in 17 New Yorkers, providing affordable housing to 528,105 authorized residents through public housing and Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) programs as well as Section 8 housing. NYCHA has 177,569 apartments in 2,411 buildings across 335 conventional public housing and PACT developments. In addition, NYCHA connects residents to critical programs and services from external and internal partners, with a focus on economic opportunity, youth, seniors, and social services.
Responsibilities
Direct professional and administrative staff in several fast‑paced, extremely deadline‑driven departments within the Office of the Corporate Secretary ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules and internal policies.
Review and finalize all Board materials in preparation for Board Meetings.
Preside over all Board Meetings.
Execute all Board Member‑related logistics including, but not limited to, providing timely materials to the Board, coordinating briefings, managing correspondence and inquiries, facilitating internal Board communications, managing Board Member calendars and onboarding new Board Members.
Ensure proper planning, preparation and execution of Board Meetings in compliance with Open Meetings Law, establishing the yearly calendar of Board Meetings, providing adequate public notice, ensuring the timely preparation and accuracy of Board Calendar, Board Resolutions, and reports, attending meetings and ensuring accuracy in drafting and issuing Board Minutes, and maintaining accurate related records.
Monitor corporate governance developments and implement them to ensure compliance.
Coordinate with the Special Advisor for Corporate Governance and Audit, serving as an advisor to Board Members and acting as a liaison to the Executive Team and external stakeholders.
Manage personnel matters and the annual departmental budget.
Consistently review department processes to improve operational effectiveness.
Assist with special projects, represent the office on designated committees/initiatives, and perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar and four years of recent full‑time, responsible, relevant legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, with eighteen months of supervision of other attorneys, or in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
Preferred Skills
Corporate secretary and governance experience.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding corporate governance.
Supervisory experience.
Ability to work well independently and with a team in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment to meet designated deadlines.
Highly organized and detail‑oriented with strong multi‑tasking and time‑management skills.
Evidence of success as a project leader and mentor, developing individuals’ skills while encouraging collaboration and cohesive teamwork.
Experience working collaboratively to develop and execute project plans.
Ability to use data and metrics to drive decisions and measure performance.
Leadership ability to cultivate creativity and innovation while enforcing accountability and maintaining high work ethics.
Critical and strategic thinker.
Proven ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally, while maintaining an acute discernment of audience.
Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a record as both a self‑starter and team‑player.
Discretion with confidential information.
Additional Information
NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).
Additional Benefits Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
Residency Requirement: NYCHA has no residency requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or pregnancy.
Salary & Location $165,000.00 – $185,000.00 • New York, NY
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