Board Relations and Special Projects Analyst

We have an exciting opportunity for a Board Relations and Special Projects Analyst at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement. This is a hybrid opportunity based in our Evanston, IL office. The Board Relations and Special Projects Analyst supports effective governance and executive alignment for ULRI and ULSE. Reporting to the Board Relations and Special Projects Manager, this role executes key activities across the Board Relations work stream—including development of strategic meeting materials, coordination with internal stakeholders, and maintaining process integrity—while also contributing to special projects as needed. The Analyst ensures timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder alignment are achieved across multiple work streams in a fast-paced environment. 

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement 

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk, created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge. 

What you’ll learn and achieve: 

As the Board Relations and Special Projects Analyst you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you: 

• Serve as a key contributor to the ULRI-ULSE quarterly Board process, supporting timelines, deliverables, and risk escalation to the Manager. 

• Conduct analyses and prepare supporting materials for Board and special project workstreams as directed by the Manager and Director. 

• Draft and review Board decks, coordinating input from internal stakeholders and content owners, with oversight from the Manager. 

• Capture and summarize key takeaways and action items from Board preparation meetings, ensuring timely follow-up and accountability. 

• Partner with Finance and other departments to prepare budget presentations and other Board-facing deliverables. 

• Assist in preparing agendas, materials, and talking points to support meeting facilitation and run-of-show. 

• Identify risks and critical path issues in Board processes and support mitigation strategies outlined by leadership. 

• Contribute to special projects outside of the Board process through research, data analysis, content development, and coordination. 

• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering high-quality results. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

What you’ll experience working at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do. 

• People: Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require. 

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good. 

• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.  

• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive. 

• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation based on the level of the position. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days. 

What makes you a great fit: 

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes: 

• Collaborative and proactive work style with strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively across the organization. 

• High degree of curiosity and willingness to learn about the mission and impact of the organization. 

• Strong organizational skills, responsiveness, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and propose practical solutions. 

• Analytical ability to synthesize complex data and communicate insights clearly and concisely. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level presentations. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel. 

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include: 

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, economics, engineering, or a related field. 

• 1 plus years of experience in project management, consulting, executive communications, strategy, or governance-related roles. 

• Experience supporting executive leadership, board processes, or cross-functional initiatives preferred. 

• Background in nonprofit, mission-driven, research, or academic organizations is a plus.