Senior Federal Affairs & Policy Lead

University of Pennsylvania; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & life insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Time off benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Associate Director of Federal Affairs in the Office of Government and Community Affairs at the University of Pennsylvania supports the University’s activities to engage with the federal government on issues related to our mission of research, education, and service.

The Associate Director reports to the Assistant Vice President of Federal Affairs and handles tasks from policy analysis to coordinating events with officials, traveling between Philadelphia and Washington, DC as needed to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of legislative and/or strategic advocacy experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of higher education issues required; Capitol Hill experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analyzing legislation, policy, and political developments.
• Drafting communications, talking points, reports and briefing materials.
• Supporting the University’s engagement with key audiences and organizations.
• Collaborating with University stakeholders to facilitate events involving public officials, including campus visits.

Skills

Legislative advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Associate Director of Federal Affairs in the Office of Government and Community Affairs at the University of Pennsylvania supports the University’s activities to engage with the federal government on issues related to our mission of research, education, and service.

The Associate Director reports to the Assistant Vice President of Federal Affairs and handles tasks from policy analysis to coordinating events with officials, traveling between Philadelphia and Washington, DC as needed to