Director, Government

The Director for Government and External Relations will interact with local, state and federal legislative bodies and government agencies to represent and advance the University of Idaho and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS). This position builds relationships that maintain an effective network to increase the level of funding, advocacy and other support for scholarly, creative and Extension activity from state and corporate sources while increasing the stature of CALS.

Internally, this position works in close collaboration with senior college and university leadership, University Research and Economic Development and government affairs staff, college advancement, and agricultural research and extension colleagues statewide. This position also serves as liaison between CALS and industry groups, commodity groups and associations that represent CALS in industry across Idaho. The Director of Government and External Relations is responsible for helping develop consistent messaging for key college initiatives and priorities and helping to operationalize a network of alumni, faculty, staff, students and other friends of the college.

The variety of Idaho agricultural and life sciences is reflected in the research and Extension programs being conducted by the college. The college serves needs in agriculture, life sciences, natural resources, families, youth and communities by integrating the functions of teaching, Extension and research.

This position reports to the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and will work in close collaboration with a dotted line to University Government Relations.