Corporate Secretary

Corporate Secretary

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position:

Corporate Secretary (Level 8)

The Corporate Secretary reports directly to the Chairman of the Students' Loan Council with an indirect reporting relationship with the Executive Director.  The incumbent is responsible for providing effective and efficient corporate governance guidance and support to the Bureau's Council and Committees, ensuring that the SLB meets its legal, regulatory and compliance requirements in pursuit of its Mission, Vision and strategy priorities in a sustainable manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the development of the Bureau's annual strategic planning process, resulting in the strategic plan, performance scorecard and budget.
2. Schedule and make the necessary arrangements for Council and Committee Meetings, including the accurate and complete preparation and circulation of previous meeting minutes and other relevant documents, ensuring members are well prepared for such meetings.
3. Develop a framework for training new and existing Council members at agreed intervals.
4. Coordinate the training of Board members in respect of the regulations that are in force from time to time.
5. Prepare, organize and maintain records of the Council and committee meetings (including attendance records), ensuring completeness and accuracy.
6. Monitor the performance of the Council to ensure compliance with the relevant regulations and legislations.
7. Develop, review and constantly improve the reporting format for all Council and Committee meetings.
8. Undertake any research or other instructions assigned by the Council or Committees, ensuring timely completion and accuracy.
9. Provide corporate governance information and assistance with respect to Council activities, procedures and records, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
10. Execute required legal and governance filings, ensuring the Bureau complies with required governing legislations,
11. Provide custodial services of the Students’ Loan Bureau’s seal book and corporate seal, affixing the seal to documents as required, ensuring proper custody and use of the seal.
12. Plan and organize the annual Council Retreat in collaboration with Strategic Services.
13. Provide information and continuous development to all Council members, including orientation of new Members, ensuring all directors are well-informed and equipped to fulfil their roles.
14. Monitor the Students’ Loan Bureau’s Code of Conduct and Ethics, Council charter and other terms of reference, ensuring they are in line with required corporate governance guidelines.
15. Coordinate the annual performance evaluation process for the Students’ Loan Council members and its committees, ensuring a fair and comprehensive evaluation process.
16. Promptly communicate Council and committee decisions which require action by management; and monitor response and planned dates for further reports to the Council and/or Committee.
17. Coordinate the payment of fees to directors, ensuring proper payment records are maintained and that all payments made are in line with government requirements.
18. Prepare the Corporate Secretariat monthly performance report, ensuring there are diagnoses and corrective actions for any performance variances.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Management or equivalent.
• Certificate/Diploma in Corporate Governance.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a Corporate Secretary.

Specific Knowledge Required

• Applicable legislation and regulations governing the SLB and Public Bodies.
• Corporate Governance policies and procedures.
• Contract Negotiations, Drafting & Interpretation.

Core Competencies Needed

• Oral and Written Communication
• Methodical, Planning and Organizing
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Initiative, Planning and Organizing
• Job Knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
• Use of Technology

Remuneration

• Basic Salary                                                      $6,333,301 - $8,517,586

Applications along with résumés should be forwarded no later than Friday, May 16, 2025 addressed to:

Manager, Human Resource Management and Development

Students’ Loan Bureau

Sagicor Sigma Building

63 - 67 Knutsford Boulevard

Kingston 5.

N.B.  We appreciate all expressions of interest, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.