Director, State Policy & Advocacy

Tennessee Board of Regents; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Board of Regents System Office is seeking a Director of State Relations and Advocacy to lead state legislative and advocacy efforts under the direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Government and Public Relations.

The role involves implementing advocacy plans, building relationships with state legislators and officials, and supporting priority legislative and budget initiatives across the system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5 years of experience in state government and/or higher education.
• Experience in governmental and legislative affairs is required.
• Strong knowledge of state legislative trends.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Tennessee Board of Regents System Office at legislative meetings, hearings, and events; coordinate outreach and advocacy with legislators and state officials.
• Monitor proposed state legislation and prepare summaries and materials to support advocacy outreach.
• Support the implementation of the annual legislative agenda and budget priorities through advocacy activities and stakeholder communications.
• Build and maintain relationships with legislators, state officials, college administrators, and external partners; travel across the state for district and institutional engagements.
• Plan and execute the annual Day on the Hill event and support other legislative events and stakeholder activities.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Legislative liaison

Stakeholder relations

Public policy knowledge

Oral and written communication

Project management

Event coordination

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Tennessee Board of Regents System Office is seeking a Director of State Relations and Advocacy to lead state legislative and advocacy efforts under the direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Government and Public Relations.

The role involves implementing advocacy plans, building relationships with state legislators and officials, and supporting priority legislative and budget initiatives across the system.