Chief Government Relations & Policy Advocate

Montgomery College; Maryland; On-site; USD 135,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver for employee and depend

Professional development

Job summary

Montgomery College seeks an experienced and strategic Vice President for Government Relations to lead the College’s advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. Reporting to the President, this role drives government relations strategy, coalition building, and coordinated outreach with elected officials and stakeholders.

The Vice President will build partnerships, align priorities with the College’s Strategic Plan, and influence policy and public funding decisions to support student

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in public administration, public policy, law, political science, government, education policy, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, government affairs, public policy, higher education, advocacy, external affairs, coalition building, or related field.
• Experience supervising staff, developing organizational strategy, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and advancing institutional priorities.
• Demonstrated experience developing relationships with senior leaders, elected officials, policymakers, and external stakeholders.
• Proven record of advancing organizational, legislative, policy, or public funding priorities.
• Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the President’s strategic advisor on governmental, legislative, policy, and political matters affecting the College.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive federal, state, and local government relations strategy.
• Translate institutional priorities into a legislative, policy, and budget agenda and lead efforts to advance that agenda.
• Monitor and communicate developments impacting higher education and provide timely advice to leadership.
• Build relationships with elected officials, government agencies, and community partners.
• Represent Montgomery College before local, state, and federal entities and associations.
• Develop coalitions and partnerships that advance higher education priorities.
• Coordinate advocacy materials, remarks, and strategic communications for College leadership.

Skills

Public policy

Government relations

Coalition building

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Job description

Montgomery College seeks an experienced and strategic Vice President for Government Relations to lead the College’s advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. Reporting to the President, this role drives government relations strategy, coalition building, and coordinated outreach with elected officials and stakeholders.

The Vice President will build partnerships, align priorities with the College’s Strategic Plan, and influence policy and public funding decisions to support student