Manager, Issues

1 week ago

Columbia, MD, United States Adtalem Global Education Full time
Company Description

About Adtalem Global Education

Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Adtalem educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being and beyond. Through equitable access to education, environments that nurture student success, and a focus on expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline in healthcare, Adtalem is building a brighter future for communities and the world.

Adtalem is the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday-Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Visit Adtalem.com for more information, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance

This is your entry into strategic public affairs work - you'll support our advocacy efforts while learning the ropes of policy tracking and crisis coordination. You'll be the detail-oriented backbone that helps keep our reputation strong and our leaders well-informed. Ideal for someone with a solid foundation in public affairs who wants to grow their strategic impact.

What You'll Do: Support operational execution of public affairs and issues management with a focus on compliance, policy tracking, and internal coordination. You'll contribute to crisis response efforts and help maintain our organizational reputation through timely intelligence and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities
  • Support public affairs operations including scheduling, documentation, and coordination
  • Monitor emerging issues and regulatory changes, turning them into actionable insights
  • Assist with crisis communications to ensure timely updates across departments
  • Facilitate collaboration between public affairs, legal, and communications teams
  • Maintain accurate records of advocacy activities and prepare leadership reports
  • Create policy briefs, talking points, and stakeholder engagement materials
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications

Experience Required
  • 3-5 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, communications, or related field
  • Experience with policy monitoring, research, and analysis
  • Background in coordinating cross-functional projects and initiatives
  • Familiarity with government processes and regulatory environments
  • Experience in creating briefing materials and reports for leadership
  • Healthcare, education, or regulated industry experience a plus
Skills
  • Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent written communication and documentation abilities
  • Organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights
Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $72,000 and $128,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:
  • Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
  • Participation in Adtalem's Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
  • 12 Paid Holidays

    For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.

    You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.


Equal Opportunity - Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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