Strategic State & Federal Government Relations Leader

University-System-of-Maryland-Office; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 280,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave: 22 days annual leave, 15/6

Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and

Retirement Plans with Fidelity and TIA

Life Insurance: MetLife

Tuition Benefits

Training & Development

Credit Union Access

EAP

Job summary

University System of Maryland is seeking the Vice Chancellor for Government Relations to advise on government relations, engagement, and advocacy strategy. The role oversees State and Federal relations, coordinating priorities and advocacy across the System.

The position guides legislative issues, policy proposals, funding opportunities, and shaping legislation impacting the System, working with policymakers and agency leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.

Responsibilities

• Develops and spearheads the USM state relations strategy to promote the System's mission, core values, objectives, and interests.
• Formulates and advances a legislative agenda that upholds the System’s mission, objectives, and operations.
• Continuously monitors local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory developments that could affect the USM.
• Provides timely updates, advice, and recommendations to the Chancellor, Board of Regents, USMO staff and other relevant stakeholders on emerging legislation and regulatory issues.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Judgement and political acumen

Problem-solving and decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University System of Maryland is seeking the Vice Chancellor for Government Relations to advise on government relations, engagement, and advocacy strategy. The role oversees State and Federal relations, coordinating priorities and advocacy across the System.

The position guides legislative issues, policy proposals, funding opportunities, and shaping legislation impacting the System, working with policymakers and agency leaders.