Director of Government Relations and Special Assistant to the President

4 weeks ago

Baltimore, Maryland, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
About Baltimore City Community College

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 City area and beyond.

Job Summary

The 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 senior-level administrative position requires an individual with broad knowledge and experience about the organizational reporting lines and cross-functions within an institution of higher education.

Key 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Develop position statements and testimony on legislative bills and amendments.
  • 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 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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