Chief Government Affairs Officer amp Associate Vice President

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Chief Government Affairs Officer & Associate Vice President

Duties: Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President, the Chief Government Affairs Officer and Associate Vice President develops and implements the University’s governmental and political engagement strategy with federal, state and local elected officials, regulatory agencies and key policymakers. Represents the organization in front of key government officials and policymakers. Advises the senior leadership on the impact of proposed legislation and state agency positions/actions and determines appropriate responses to the governmental entities on behalf of the institution. As a member of the president's senior staff, enhances the University’s reputation statewide by identifying opportunities and problems, successfully developing and guiding targeted initiatives and responses, maintaining effective relationships and partnerships at the local, state and federal level, and creating a strong positive and substantive image for the University among public officials. Ensure diversity and inclusion in all facets of the operation of his/her area. Under the guidance of the President and the COO, successfully develop and implement an overall government and community affairs strategy that benefits and promote UMB and the public interests. Successfully guides and develops strategic initiatives on behalf of UMB which yield tangible benefits. Serves as a primary contact point with government representatives to successfully build collaborative initiatives and timely address and/resolve issues/problems of importance to the University. Evaluates pending legislation and legislative issues to determine any impact on the University, works with appropriate officials for discussion, and develops a unified response on behalf of the University. Establishes and builds excellent relationships with federal, state and local agency and community representatives and policymakers to provide timely responses, ensure that the University’s interests are well represented and results in positive outcomes, and enhance the profile. Develops and guides the drafting of testimony, letters, advocacy messages, etc. that accurately reflect the interests of the University. Participates as a member of the University leadership team.

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