Strategic Director of Government Relations & Policy

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 185,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition waivers

Health, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks an experienced leader to serve as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Government Relations. The role develops and leads a comprehensive state, local, and federal strategy aligned with the Illinois Leads plan and coordinates advocacy with university leadership and the System.

Responsibilities include building bipartisan relationships with elected officials, monitoring legislation, directing staff in the Office of Government Relations, and guiding policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years in public or government affairs.
• External relations with city, county, and state government.
• Experience with advocacy groups and policy positions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive state, local, and federal government relations strategy aligned with the Illinois Leads plan.
• Coordinate government relations and advocacy efforts with university leadership and the U of I System.
• Build bipartisan, long-term relationships with policymakers and public-sector leaders.
• Supervise staff and coordinate legislative and relationship-building activities across the campus.
• Monitor legislation, crisis response, policy development, and university service initiatives.

Skills

Public policy

Government relations

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in Public/Government Affairs

Job description

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks an experienced leader to serve as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Government Relations. The role develops and leads a comprehensive state, local, and federal strategy aligned with the Illinois Leads plan and coordinates advocacy with university leadership and the System.

Responsibilities include building bipartisan relationships with elected officials, monitoring legislation, directing staff in the Office of Government Relations, and guiding policy