Details :
Posted : October 10, 2024
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Level : Management / Confidential (Executive 1)
Hours : Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date : The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5 : 00pm (EST) on Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Location : CSCU System Office
CSCU System Office
61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105
This position is not remote
Position Summary :
The CSCU Senior Director of Government Relations and External Affairs functions as an advisor to the CSCU leadership on legislative and regulatory matters and as the CSCU System’s advocate and strategist before federal, state, and local legislative bodies to enhance the formulation and application of laws and regulations affecting the CSCU System.
They will help build opportunities and recognition for the CSCU system’s institutions and leadership through relationship building and strategic partnerships locally, regionally, and nationally.
They serve as a resource to the Chancellor and senior leaders of the system institutions on legislative matters, providing guidance and consultation to them to enhance the effectiveness of their respective programs.
Its principal effort is to affect federal, state, and local legislation and regulation and to build strategic relationships with external partners such as business and industry leaders and associations, community agency leaders, and municipal officers in ways that are favorable to the CSCU System’s mission of education and academic excellence.
Example of Job Duties :
Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor of External Affairs, the Senior Director of Government Relations and External Affairs is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties :
- Develops and implements the state and federal policy priorities for the CSCU system.
- Conducts research, prepares written analyses, and develops strategies to affect and influence present and proposed public policy, legislation, and regulation impacting the CSCU system.
- Informs and advises the Vice Chancellor of External Affairs and CSCU Chancellor on current state and federal policy and legislative activities.
- Facilitates extensive interactions with policymakers and others to further the strategic interests of the CSCU system.
- Serves as the primary representative and manages all activities related to CSCU appearances before various official legislative hearings.
- Conducts effective lobbying and governmental relations efforts with federal, state, and local officials.
- This role will work to identify opportunities and build strategic partnerships with stakeholders.
- Coordinates intragovernmental relationships and strategic initiatives across government agencies.
- Works to elevate the profile and brand of the CSCU system and institutional leaders.
Minimum Qualifications :
Master’s degree in public administration, political science, or a related field together with a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of seven (7) years of equivalent work experience in developing, coordinating, and implementing effective government relations programs.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret laws, regulations, and legislation.
- Ability to advise policymakers on the effects of regulation and legislation.
- Ability to affect legislators and government officials in a persuasive manner.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience working with the CT General Assembly.
- Experience in higher education.
Starting Salary :
Minimum Salary; $140,721 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.
Application Instructions :
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.
Selection Procedure :
Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee.
Background Screening :
All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check.
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record.
CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M / F
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