Board Liaison and Special Assistant

About Umoja Community Education Foundation (UCEF) :

Operating with over 80 campus programs in California and Washington and serving over 16,000 students annually, UCEF is a community of educators and learners committed to college success, personal growth, and self-actualization of African American and other students. UCEF seeks to educate the whole student—body, mind, and spirit. Informed by an ethic of love and its vital power, UCEF deliberately engages students as full participants in the construction of knowledge and critical thought, helping them experience themselves as valuable and worthy of an education.

About the Position :

The Board Liaison and Special Assistant provides high-level administrative, strategic, and governance support to the CEO and Board of Directors. This role serves as the primary point of contact for board operations, ensuring effective communication and coordination between the executive office and board leadership. The role also supports CEO-driven initiatives and high-priority projects across the organization.

This is a hybrid, full-time, term-limited position based in Sacramento, CA, with an in-office presence of approximately 60% and occasional travel for board meetings, retreats, and events. The role is ideal for a strategic thinker and detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, values discretion, and is committed to equity, service, and community.

Key Responsibilities :

Board Governance and Engagement

• Serve as the central liaison between the CEO and the Board of Directors, managing calendars, communications, and logistics
• Plan and coordinate all board and committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, materials, and minutes
• Track and ensure timely follow-up on board actions, deliverables, and strategic initiatives
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date board records, bylaws, policies, and rosters
• Support board member onboarding, orientation, and engagement activities
• Assist with special projects related to board governance, compliance, and strategic planning

Executive Support and Project Management

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