Regional Director, Government & Community Relations

Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks a Director of Government and Community Relations to build strong ties with municipal, county, state, and federal leaders and key community organizations. The role requires a Master’s degree and at least five years in government relations, with a proven ability to navigate legislative processes and development of policy.

The incumbent must reside in the Southern Illinois region and will advocate SIUC’s priorities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in business, public administration, political science, higher education, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of government relations or public affairs experience, preferably in higher education.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with government officials and stakeholders.
• Excellent critical thinking, organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise diplomacy with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Chancellor's Office main representative to elected officials, community organizations, and civic leaders at local, state, and federal levels.
• Strengthen ties with key stakeholders and agencies to advance SIUC's priorities and long-term goals.
• Educate decision-makers and community partners about higher education issues and regional development; align strategy with relationships.
• Promote the mission, vision, and strategic initiatives of SIUC with authenticity and enthusiasm.
• Coordinate with the SIU System Office of Governmental and Public Affairs.

Skills

Stakeholder relations

Policy awareness

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Project management

Education

Master's degree in business, public administration, political science, higher education or related field

Job description

Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks a Director of Government and Community Relations to build strong ties with municipal, county, state, and federal leaders and key community organizations. The role requires a Master’s degree and at least five years in government relations, with a proven ability to navigate legislative processes and development of policy.

The incumbent must reside in the Southern Illinois region and will advocate SIUC’s priorities.