Vice President For Governmental Relations

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Vice President for Governmental Relations
The candidate will advocate for the University and serve as the liaison to members of the state legislature and other state and federal governmental agencies and representatives. Plan, direct, and coordinate the preparation and presentation of requests and other materials related to the university’s needs for operating and capital funds and for other university initiatives. Not only identify, and coordinate advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues, but meet with university officers to coordinate the development and implementation of strategy for securing approval of university initiatives, policy proposals, budget requests and other state and federal programs. Advocate for the University and serve as the liaison to members of the state legislature and other state and federal governmental agencies and representatives. Plan, direct, and coordinate the preparation and presentation of requests and other materials related to the university’s needs for operating and capital funds and for other university initiatives. Manage university relationships with governmental organizations and actors. Plan, direct, and develop the presentation of operating and capital budget requests and other supporting or requested material to the Indiana General Assembly and other state agencies, including the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, Indiana Legislative Council, Indiana State Budget Agency, Indiana Economic Development Corporation, Small Business Development Center, INPRS, Legislative Services Agency, Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana State Board of Education, State Board of Vocational Technical Education, and Secretary of Career Connections and Talent Development State of Indiana. Cultivate and maintain relationships with legislators, legislative staffs, and agency staffs to keep them informed about and acquainted with the University, its programs, plans, and needs. Facilitate understanding of how the University positively affects the local communities, state and region. Manage the federal governmental relations function. Develop and implement strategies effectively representing the University’s interest regarding topics such as federal aid, the regulation of higher education, federal appropriations, sponsored research, and other federal regulations that impact the organization. Monitor legislation and policy activities, update and advise leadership about relevant policy proposals and actions, and provide an analysis of the potential impacts on the University. Develop and present the University’s position on proposed legislation of interest to the University; serve as campus clearing house for information on the status of legislation both pending and enacted. Anticipate, identify, and coordinate advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues, at the local, regional, state and federal level. Meet with officers of the University to coordinate the development and implementation of strategy for securing approval of University initiatives and policy proposals, as well as budget requests and other state and federal level projects. Work with the functional areas in responding to requests by the legislature and state and federal agencies for special studies such as the cost comparison of institutional expenditures, salary and fringe benefit-studies, space and facility utilization, and enrollment projections. Plan and coordinate with other University offices the campus visits and other special events for legislative and agency groups and individuals. Facilitate the development of institutional and statewide public policy initiatives in conjunction with the other institutions of higher education and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Guide the University President and other key members of the University in cultivating appropriate relationships with key members of the Indiana Administration and General Assembly. In cultivating such relationships, works closely with the President’s office to coordinate calendars, events and meetings. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 10+ years of relevant experience with increasing levels of responsibility, through which an extensive working knowledge of the state and federal legislative processes and understanding and comprehension of the overall political processes were demonstrated; experience in a position requiring the use of analytical skills, including the ability to organize and integrate data. Experience in a position requiring the use of effective communication and interpersonal skills; experience in a position demonstrating the ability and willingness to operate with appropriate independence and autonomy. Strong collaboration skills with a track record of building strong relationships with the ability to influence stakeholders required. Law Degree or graduate education in public administration or political science preferred. Understanding of higher education required. Experience working in higher education required.
Deadline: October 2, 2017.

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