Senior Director, Government Relations & Public Policy

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Urbana (IL)

On-site

USD 185,000 - 235,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Government Relations. This role develops and leads a comprehensive state, local, and federal government relations strategy aligned with the Illinois Leads plan, and works with university leadership and the UIUC System.

The Assistant Vice Chancellor will coordinate advocacy efforts, advance legislative priorities, supervise staff, engage policymakers and stakeholders, and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
10+ years in public or government affairs with elected officials.
Experience with city/county/state government operations.
Experience with advocacy groups and policy positions.
External relations experience with policymakers.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a state, local, and federal government relations strategy aligned with the Illinois Leads plan.
Coordinate advocacy and legislative priorities with university leadership and UIUC System.
Represent the university with legislators, agencies and officials.
Supervise staff in the Office of Government Relations and coordinate across units.
Engage advisory committees and cross-unit stakeholders on policy decisions.

Skills

External relations

Strategic leadership

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in Public/Government Affairs

Job description

The Assistant Vice Chancellor will coordinate advocacy efforts, advance legislative priorities, supervise staff, engage policymakers and stakeholders, and

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