Executive Secretary to the Board of Trustees at Clemson University

The Opportunity

Clemson University invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Secretary to the Board of Trustees — a highly visible and trusted leadership role supporting the governance and strategic stewardship of one of the nation’s leading public research universities.

As a member of Clemson’s Executive Leadership Team, the Executive Secretary serves as the primary liaison between the Board of Trustees, the President, and senior university leadership, overseeing the full lifecycle of Board operations with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment. This includes agenda development, meeting coordination, governance records management, policy oversight, compliance-related filings, and executive-level communications.

The role also provides oversight for:
✔️ Board of Visitors
✔️ Office of Internal Auditing
✔️ Cemetery Operations

 Clemson seeks a collaborative and detail-oriented leader with:
🔹 Experience supporting executive or board-level governance operations
🔹 Exceptional organizational and communication skills
🔹 Political savvy, diplomacy, and discretion
🔹 The ability to manage complex priorities in a dynamic institutional environment 

This is an outstanding opportunity for a professional who values meaningful institutional work, trusted relationships, and thoughtful stewardship while contributing to the long-term success of Clemson University’s mission and governance.

How to Apply

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Clemson University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted.

Inquiries and nominations should be directed towards Lauren McCaghren with Greenwood Asher & Associates.  

Lauren McCaghren
Assistant Vice President of Business Development and Client Relations
☎️(850) 797-0246  
📥 jimjohnsen@greenwoodsearch.com  

Jim Johnsen
Vice President of Executive Search
☎️(850) 867-8911  
📥 laurenmccaghren@greenwoodsearch.com 

Application materials should include:

• A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position

• A current curriculum vitae/resume

Please submit full application packets (cover letter and CV/resume) at:
Clemson University – Board Secretary

For best consideration, please submit materials by June 5, 2026

Clemson University has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of this equal opportunity policy, we will take steps to ensure that: Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to disability, protected veteran’s status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.