DC-Based Federal Relations Manager (Hybrid)

University of Kansas; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas seeks a Federal Relations Manager based in Washington, D.C., reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Federal Relations. This role advances KU priorities in sponsored research, higher education policy, and health policy at the federal level.

Hybrid work option and proximity to national policy discussions will enable collaboration with the Chancellor, senior campus leadership, faculty, and advocates to raise KU's national visibility and secure federal support from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three (3) years of Washington D.C. advocacy experience.
• Experience with federally funded research and higher education policy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the AVC with management of the university's daily involvement with the US Congress and executive branch on legislative policy.
• Arrange interactions between KU community members and congress, federal officials, and staff.
• Advise leadership on potential institutional effects of proposed federal legislative changes.
• Develop and advocate federal policy of interest to KU and represent the university with national associations.
• Promote engagement with national higher education associations (AAU, APLU) and place leaders in leadership roles.
• Support KU alumni engagement in Washington, D.C. to advance the university's federal relations mission.
• Attend hearings and meetings and represent KU with national coalitions in DC.
• 5% - Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Independent and collaborative work

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy, higher education policy or related field

Job description

The University of Kansas seeks a Federal Relations Manager based in Washington, D.C., reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Federal Relations. This role advances KU priorities in sponsored research, higher education policy, and health policy at the federal level.

Hybrid work option and proximity to national policy discussions will enable collaboration with the Chancellor, senior campus leadership, faculty, and advocates to raise KU's national visibility and secure federal support from