Policy Specialist

California State University, Office of the Chancellor; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,903 - 78,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Vacation plan

15 paid holidays a year

Tuition waiver education program for/

PERS membership

Job summary

California State University, Office of the Chancellor seeks a Policy Specialist to support and coordinate the Office of Federal Relations in federal higher education policy and funding. The role is based in Washington, D.C. with telecommuting two days per week and three days in the office.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, a substantial vacation plan, and a generous holidays schedule. Primary duties include legislative research, drafting summaries, and event support for OFR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of administrative experience.
• Understanding of federal legislative and executive processes and ability to conduct legislative research.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Zoom, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint.
• Strong proofreading and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle politically sensitive issues and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Facility with computer research techniques and network information services.
• Interpersonal skills for interacting with senior executives and management staff.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on legislative and policy matters.
• Handle confidential and sensitive labor and employment matters.
• Track legislation of interest and contact relevant Congressional offices.
• Draft summaries, correspondence, and memoranda.
• Assist with planning and preparations for OFR events.
• Assist with development and maintenance of external and internal web pages.
• Perform office-wide administrative duties including databases, accounts payable, budgets, HR forms, and scheduling.
• Make recommendations to the Assistant Vice Chancellor on administrative systems and purchases.
• Manage OFR’s student intern program and facilitate CSU intern opportunities in Washington, D.C.

Skills

Policy research

Administrative coordination

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Research techniques

Meeting coordination

Project support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

About the Position

California State University, Office of the Chancellor is seeking a Policy Specialist to support and coordinate the Office of Federal Relations (OFR) in matters related to federal higher education policy and funding.

Salary

Anticipated salary hiring range up to $71,004 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Location & Work Arrangements

Position is located in Washington, D.C. Approved for telecommuting two days per week and three days in office.

Premium Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits.

• Generous vacation plan.
• 15 paid holidays a year.
• Tuition waiver education program for eligible family members.
• Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on legislative and policy matters.
• Handle confidential and sensitive labor and employment matters.
• Track legislation of interest and contact relevant Congressional offices.
• Draft summaries, correspondence, and memoranda.
• Assist with planning and preparations for OFR events.
• Assist with development and maintenance of external and internal web pages.
• Perform office‑wide administrative duties, including maintaining databases, accounts payable, monitoring the office budget, completing HR forms, handling office correspondence, assisting with meetings, mailings, and scheduling, purchasing and inventorying equipment and supplies, arranging travel, answering phones, and responding to inquiries.
• Make recommendations to the Assistant Vice Chancellor on administrative systems and purchases.
• Manage OFR’s student intern program and facilitate CSU intern opportunities in Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant administrative experience or equivalent educational and experiential combination.
• Understanding of federal legislative and executive processes and the ability to conduct legislative research.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Zoom, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Strong proofreading and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle politically sensitive issues and maintain strict confidence.
• Facility with computer research techniques and network information services.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills for interacting with senior executives and management staff.
• May require travel as needed.

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by July 28, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the posting is removed.