Director Government Affairs

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Director, Government Affairs
Duties: Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President for External Affairs, develop, manage and implement external affairs strategy and objectives in support of university priorities with federal, local and state elected officials and government agencies, community and national associations and other stakeholders. Conduct analysis. Set government relations priorities and maintain accountability for high-quality and timely results. Direct project development and management. Plan, implement, and direct government affairs program for Office of External Affairs under the direction of the Assistant Vice President for External Affairs. Anticipate and meet the external affairs needs of university stakeholders including university officers, administrators, faculty, students and staff. Engage external stakeholders including government officials and other dignitaries, and representatives of national, community and neighborhood associations. Direct federal and local government affairs program and oversee the work of legislative analysts. Assist with the planning and implementation of outreach strategy in specific issue areas to engage federal, state and local officials and staff to advance the University’s policy priorities. Strengthen relationships with all relevant stakeholders including elected officials, government agencies, and national, community and neighborhood associations, student organizations, and government relations staff of other institutions to increase their understanding of and support for **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and build coalitions to pursue the university agenda. Communicate and advocate University priorities to elected and appointed officials, staff and national, community and neighborhood associations, as appropriate. Monitor, report and provide strategic advice on specific legislative, policy, and political activities in federal, state and local legislative bodies and administrative agencies to assess impact on the University. Advise on relevant policy proposals and actions and work with university officials and staff to analyze potential impact on the institution. Develop a wide range of materials in support of the University’s external affairs agenda, such as an annual work plan, talking points, legislative summaries, fact sheets, testimony, reports and letters. Act as liaison and provide technical assistance to university officers, administrators, faculty and other staff on external affairs issues. Represent university in developing testimony and determining appropriate representatives for presentation of testimony and participation on panel of experts. Oversee planning and implementation of events and other activities to support the university’s external affairs goals, such as campus visits, town hall meetings, dignitaries on campus and other activities as assigned. Manages the development and implementation of special projects.

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