Principal, Board Governance Advisor (Legal Counsel Support) – Hoag Hospital – Newport Beach, CA

Job title: Principal, Board Governance Advisor (Legal Counsel Support)Company: Hoag HospitalJob description:The Principal, Board Governance Advisor is responsible for supporting the Board of Directors of Hoag, and Hoag’s affiliates andSenior Management, on matters relating to corporate governance, including guidance on hospital nonprofit governance best practices, corporate procedural matters, compliance with Board policies, duties of Directors, requirements relating to conflicts of interest, and proper meeting protocols.Acts asSenior Management’s liaison to the Board and its Committees, as requested. Responsible for the provision of effective and efficient administrative support systems to plan, organize, document, and record the activities of the Board, its Committees, and Corporate Members. Maintains corporate records for the Board and its Committees on the electronic board portal. Applies acquired experience and knowledge to support the legal functions of the Hoag Legal Department. Key essential functions include:• Administers and schedules Board and Committee meetings including producing and distributing board minutes, preparing resolutions, arranging for signature, and carrying out any post-meeting actions as required.Includes all logistics and planning for annual Board Retreat. • Maintain a working knowledge of delegation framework for Committees and Hoag’s affiliates, regulations and laws that may impact the Board or of which they should be aware of, working with legal counsel as appropriate. • Assist in the regular review of governance processes including analyzing existing processes, recommending, and implementing changes, documenting new processes and procedures to support compliance, continuous improvement, and innovative best practice in governance.• Develop and maintain the Board's budget, processing expenses and disbursing funds as authorized. Assist in the annual budget preparation process. • Coordinate the Board self-assessment process and any related activities as well as annual Conflict of Interest Survey. • Assisting with filings or notifications to the relevant regulatory authorities and ensuring that corporate records are updated as appropriate. • Working with the CRO, ensures comprehensive education is provided to all new Board members and ongoing education opportunities to continuing Board members.Conduct the governance portion of the Board orientation. • Support and strengthen the activities of Hoag’s Corporate Members, the Association of Presbyterian Members, and the George Hoag Family Foundation, to foster collegial relationships. Maintains current record of affiliates and their governing documents. • Performs special projects and other duties as requested. Job Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies• Change Management – Adapts to changes in the environment on a personal and workload basis. Facilitates constructive and positive change in a team, unit, or other work group, including in areas of innovation and new processes, technology, and strategy.• Conflict Resolution - Manages conflict, disagreement, and discord among and between staff and work units, while recognizing and addressing sensitivities and stakeholder needs. • Decision Making - Knows when and what decisions should be made in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, and is able to act upon and put those decisions in place. • Diversity – Demonstrates ability to work with a diverse group of people in a manner that enables them to reach their full potential, in pursuit of organizational objectives.• Technology & Equipment Skills – Maintains knowledge of technology, tools, equipment, and other devices in work area. Demonstrates competence in technology skills required for the role, as well as ability to learn and master new skills. For clinical position this includes equipment and devices pertinent to treatment, procedures, and practice. • Interpersonal Skills - Listens to and understands what others are saying. Establishes effective working relationships with others, contributing to a climate of mutual respect and cooperation.Uses language to the situation. Demonstrates sensitivity and tact, understanding own effect on the motivation, attitudes and actions of others. Makes favorable first impressions. • Job Knowledge – Demonstrates full knowledge and understanding of concepts and procedures needed to be successful in the role, including knowledge of applicable department, organization and external rules and regulations impacting day to day processes. For clinical positions, this includes clinical procedures required by department and unit, as demonstrated by unit-based competency testing.• Operational Management – Effectively manages people, resources, deliverables, budgets, general administration, and other components of day-to-day management of functional unit or department. • Oral/Written Communication - Ability to speak and write effectively, demonstrates fundamental command of language, communicates well using all mediums. • Travel – Position may require local travel between various Organization locationsEducation and Experience• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in at least two of the following areas: corporate law, board support, nonprofit governance, drafting and maintenance of corporate records and corporate governing documents.• Strong working knowledge of governance-related matters including the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law, corporate record maintenance, and common meeting/parliamentary protocols. • Familiarity with tax-exempt organization concepts and key distinctions between for-profit and nonprofit entities. • College or equivalent experience required. • Paralegal Certification or Master’s degree preferred. Hoag HospitalNumber of employees: From 1 to 10Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has taken personalized care to an unsurpassed level among Orange County’s health care providers.Since 1952 we’ve carried out our mission to serve the local community by providing health care services of the highest quality. Our core pillars of success are based on quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy. Expected salary:Location: Newport Beach, CAJob date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 20:55:08 GMTApply for the job now! Apply tot his job