Director of Government Relations and Special Assistant to the President
16 hours ago
Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) is a comprehensive, urban institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Founded in 1947, the College offers a broad range of degree, certificate, and continuing education programs, making it an attractive option for students in the Baltimore area.
Job SummaryThe Director of Government Relations/Special Assistant to the President plays a critical role in providing high-level administrative and confidential support to the President and the executive office. This position serves as a key advocate for the College, working with government and business relations to promote the College's strategic priorities.
Responsibilities- Develop and manage operational strategies to advance the College's agenda.
- Collaborate with the President and Cabinet to formulate the strategic planning process and track priority legislation.
- Establish and implement short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures for the College.
- Manage the institutional shared governance and committee infrastructure.
- Review current State law and COMAR and recommend legislative and regulatory changes to improve College operations and funding.
- Prepare proposals for statutory improvements to be submitted for introduction to the General Assembly.
- Monitor follow-up reports for submission to the legislature and regulatory bodies.
- Determine sources of grant funding from other State of Maryland executive agencies for capital improvements or other purposes to benefit the College.
- Work directly with the President and Cabinet to implement change and report on improvements required for the College's Realignment tasks.
- Develop position statements and testimony on legislative bills and amendments.
- Serve as a staff liaison to government offices, city of Baltimore offices, and other state agencies.
- Identify key leaders with whom the President and appropriate College staff should meet and coordinate logistics and briefings as needed.
- Maintain up-to-date information regarding higher education issues and opportunities.
- Coordinate preparatory sessions with the President and appropriate Cabinet members prior to key hearings and briefings.
- Participate with the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) Committees on behalf of BCCC as assigned by the President.
- Arrange special meetings, forums, and events on and off campus with external stakeholders.
- Work with faculty and staff to invite external officials to campus for speaking engagements.
- Assist the President and executive staff with compiling and analyzing data relative to strategic planning, accreditation, enrollment, and outreach for the College.
- Work collaboratively with Marketing and Communications to promote open and accurate internal and external communications.
- Draft presentations, working proposals, and talking points for the President.
- Work with communications area to coordinate messaging for high-priority initiatives and sensitive announcements.
- Bachelor's degree required, in Business, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, or related field.
- Must demonstrate flexibility to adapt to the dual functions required.
- Must have previous government relations or legislative experience.
- Minimum of 5 years administrative experience at the Director level or above; detail-oriented; advanced computer/technology skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities; excellent written and verbal skills, and experience with research, data analysis, and fact-checking.
- Must have administrative experience or working knowledge about educational environments.
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Baltimore, Maryland, United States InsideHigherEd Full timeAbout Baltimore City Community CollegeBaltimore City Community College (BCCC) is a comprehensive, urban institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The College's campus is located in West Baltimore and courses are offered throughout the City. With its broad range of degree, certificate, and continuing education programs,...
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