Higher Education Government Relations Lead

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; North Adams (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition waivers & Discounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is seeking a Government Relations Officer to manage the Colleges' political relationships with state and federal government entities. The Officer will cultivate and maintain relationships with elected officials, government agencies, funding partners, and policymakers to advance the Colleges' priorities.

The position is part-time (20 hours per week) with a hybrid work schedule, located in North Adams, MA, and requires significant presence in Boston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in related field preferred.
• Higher education experience desirable.
• Minimum 5+ years of government engagement experience.
• Demonstrated relationship building with government officials (state and federal).
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the College's Government Relations efforts, including legislative, funding, and policy interactions.
• Lead strategy development to enhance state support and draft official correspondence to officials and agencies.
• Cultivate relationships with MA legislative and executive officials and other state colleges.
• Disseminate information to bolster support for College programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to elevate visibility and public funding; monitor legislation and regulations.

Skills

Relationship building

Policy writing

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Research tools

Job description

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is seeking a Government Relations Officer to manage the Colleges' political relationships with state and federal government entities. The Officer will cultivate and maintain relationships with elected officials, government agencies, funding partners, and policymakers to advance the Colleges' priorities.

The position is part-time (20 hours per week) with a hybrid work schedule, located in North Adams, MA, and requires significant presence in Boston.