Public Policy & Government Relations Associate Director

California State University, Chico; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver

Health insurance

Job summary

California State University, Chico is seeking an Associate Director of Government Relations to serve as the primary staff liaison for state and federal advocacy. The role builds relationships with elected officials, agencies, and higher education partners to advance university priorities.

The Associate Director monitors legislative developments, coordinates institutional advocacy activities, and provides briefing materials to campus leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, political science, public policy, communications, higher education administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible professional experience in government relations, governmental affairs, public policy, public administration, higher education administration, community relations, advocacy, legislative affairs, or a related field.
• Experience working with elected officials, government agencies, legislative bodies, or public-sector organizations is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the University's primary staff liaison for state and federal governmental relations and advocacy activities.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, government agencies, and higher education partners to advance University priorities and support strategic engagement efforts.
• Coordinate institutional advocacy activities and events; provide analysis, briefing materials, and strategic support to the President, Chief of Staff, and other campus leaders.
• Support systemwide advocacy initiatives with the CSU Chancellor's Office Offices of Advocacy and State Relations and Federal Relations.

Skills

Government relations

Advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

California State University, Chico is seeking an Associate Director of Government Relations to serve as the primary staff liaison for state and federal advocacy. The role builds relationships with elected officials, agencies, and higher education partners to advance university priorities.

The Associate Director monitors legislative developments, coordinates institutional advocacy activities, and provides briefing materials to campus leaders.