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Director of Government Relations and Special Assistant to the President

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

About InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Director of Government Relations and Special Assistant to the President

Job Summary:

The Director of Government Relations and Special Assistant to the President is a senior-level administrative position that requires a high level of expertise in government relations, legislative affairs, and strategic planning. The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative and confidential support to the President and the executive office, while also serving as a key liaison with state and city government offices.

About the Company:

InsideHigherEd is a comprehensive, urban institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities to the citizens of Baltimore City and throughout the state of Maryland. We offer a broad range of degree, certificate, and continuing education programs, with a focus on advancing the agenda of higher education institutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage operational strategies that advance the College's agenda
  • Work with the President and Cabinet to formulate the broad framework and implementation of the strategic planning process
  • Track priority legislation and provide information for pending policy changes
  • Establish and implement short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures for the College
  • Review the College's Board policies and collaborate on revisions in concert with the President
  • Assist with managing 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 the comprehensive list of follow-up reports for submission to the legislature and regulatory bodies
  • Assist with determining 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
  • Assist with the development of 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

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years administrative experience at the Director level or above
  • Previous government relations or legislative experience
  • Detail-oriented with 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
  • Administrative experience or working knowledge about educational environments

Preferred Qualifications:

  • JD or Master's degree in business administration, public administration, or related discipline
  • (7-10 years) administrative experience developing programs and formulating legislative policy in a higher education setting
  • Experience working in a central/executive office with comprehensive administrative responsibilities
  • Experience using Microsoft applications, including Power Point, Excel, and Share-Point
  • Demonstrated senior-level experience and success working with a President, Cabinet office, or Board