Director Legislative & External Affairs - DIS

Alamo-Colleges-Distric; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Alamo Colleges District in San Antonio, TX seeks a Director of Legislative & External Affairs to shape policy, engage with government and communities, and advance student success. You will report to the Chief Legislative, Industry & External Relations Officer and work across leadership to align priorities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in intergovernmental relations or related fields, with a valid driver’s license and insurability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, public affairs, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five years of professional experience in intergovernmental relations, public relations, community engagement, or related work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, support and execute strategies to promote policy for Alamo Colleges District.
• Track key policy issues at all levels of government and provide analysis for leadership and the Board.
• Communicate the district's priorities to elected officials and stakeholders to improve student and employee outcomes.
• Help lead Alamo Colleges in building alliances with key stakeholders to advance district objectives.

Skills

Intergovernmental relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, public affairs

Job description

If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at [e-mail] for clarification on eligibility of this position.

Posting closes on: 11/15/2026 at 6:00pm CST

Hourly or Salaried: Salary

Number of opening: 1

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Location: Legislative Industry & External Affairs Office
2222 N. Alamo St.
San Antonio, Texas, 78215
United States

Job Summary and Description

Develops, supports, and executes strategies to promote policy that advances the legislative and community engagement priorities of the Alamo Colleges District (ACD) by tracking key policy issues on all levels of government and providing analysis for the Chief Legislative, Industry & External Relations Officer, ACD leadership, and the ACD Board of Trustees. Impacts policy decisions by communicating the perspective of the ACD to elected officials and key stakeholders while ensuring that the priorities of ACD are communicated to improve the lives of our students and employees. The Director of Legislative & External Affairs should focus on institutional priorities and emerging public policy issues. They should be able to help lead Alamo Colleges in building alliances with key stakeholders to further advance the Alamo Colleges District’s quest to become a model for student success and performance excellence.

The Director of Legislative & External Affairs reports to the Chief Legislative, Industry & External Relations Officer (CLO).

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, public affairs, or a closely related field or a combination of education, training and experience that equates to the required degree.
• Five years of professional experience in intergovernmental relations, public relations, community engagement or community organizing.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Prefer five years of experience in intergovernmental relations with an emphasis on local and state intergovernmental relations.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license. Must be insurable through the organization’s insurers.

Motor Vehicle Report is required in addition to background check and drug screen