Director Of State Legislative Affairs

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Director of State Legislative Affairs

Duties: Monitor, develop and advance the Department of Education’s (DOE) state legislative priorities. Will serve as a liaison with New York City delegation in the State Legislature, relevant offices within the Executive branch, and the other key education stakeholders and advocacy groups. Will assist the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs with other Department-based initiatives and projects. Reports to: Executive Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. Help identify and develop the DOE’s state legislative agenda and priorities, and formulate strategies that create opportunities for the DOE to advance these priorities. Monitor and track education-related legislation and budget initiatives that impact the DOE; keep appropriate internal stakeholders apprised of any related bill activity, movement or amendments. Conduct research, analysis and make recommendations on legislative and policy issues; consult and work with appropriate DOE offices and the Mayor’s Office of State Legislative Affairs to prepare our positions on legislation. Lobby and negotiate with members of the State Legislature regarding the DOE’s legislative positions. Prepare briefings, legislative memos, testimony and correspondence for the Chancellor, Deputy Chancellors, Executive Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and others. Assist in the development and drafting of bills. Serve as the point of contact and liaison for members of New York City delegation in the State Assembly and Senate. Answer inquiries regarding DOE policies and procedures, resolve constituent issues, and brief legislators on changes affecting their districts. Serve as the liaison to Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Governor’s office, other NYS government entities, and maintain relationships with relevant education advocacy organizations. Represent the DOE at public and private meetings with elected officials, community groups, parents and school communities. Lead Department-based initiatives and internal work teams on behalf of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Assist in planning and executing public events for the DOE including Albany meet and greets, town hall meetings, briefings, school visits, and press announcements. Provide logistical support for meetings, events and initiatives organized by the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and the DOE.

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