Chief Government Relations & Policy Officer

Montgomery College; Germantown (MD); Presencial; USD 135.000 - 186.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Group legal benefits

Professional development

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Tuition waiver (employee and dependets

Wellness programs and onsite gyms

Descripción de la vacante

Montgomery College is seeking an experienced Vice President for Government Relations to lead the College's legislative, policy, and advocacy efforts at local, state, and federal levels. Reporting to the President, you will shape strategy, build coalitions, and position the College for sustained public funding and mission impact.

You will supervise Government Relations staff, coordinate testimony and communications, and collaborate with senior leaders and external partners to advance higher

Formación

• Master’s degree or other advanced degree in public administration, public policy, law, political science, government, education policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, government affairs, public policy, higher education, advocacy, external affairs, coalition building, or a 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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, including annual advocacy goals, aligned with institutional priorities.
• Translate institutional priorities into a focused legislative, policy, and budget agenda and lead efforts to advance that agenda.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate legislative, regulatory, fiscal, and political developments impacting higher education and the College and provide timely advice and recommended actions to the President and senior leadership.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with elected officials, government agencies, policymakers, business leaders, community organizations, and education partners.
• Represent Montgomery College before local, state, and federal entities and at professional associations and community organizations.
• Develop coalitions and partnerships that advance shared higher education priorities.
• Work closely with the President’s Office and senior leadership to ensure coordination of government relations activities, elected official engagement, and matters requiring the President’s attention.
• Coordinate testimony, advocacy materials, remarks, talking points, and strategic communications on behalf of College leadership.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop annual advocacy and government relations communication strategies.
• Support and coordinate appropriate advocacy engagement among trustees, alumni, students, faculty, staff, board leadership, and community partners.
• Ensure coordinated institutional responses to requests, inquiries, visits, meetings, and engagement opportunities involving elected officials and government stakeholders.
• Provide strategic leadership, direction, and development for Government Relations staff, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and advocacy objectives.
• Maintain an effective approach to tracking government relations activities, outcomes, and follow-up to support coordination, accountability, and alignment with College priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Policy advocacy

Strategic planning

Communication

Educación

Master’s degree or other advanced degree in public administration, public policy, law, political science, government, education policy, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Montgomery College is seeking an experienced Vice President for Government Relations to lead the College's legislative, policy, and advocacy efforts at local, state, and federal levels. Reporting to the President, you will shape strategy, build coalitions, and position the College for sustained public funding and mission impact.

You will supervise Government Relations staff, coordinate testimony and communications, and collaborate with senior leaders and external partners to advance higher