Director of Govt. Relations/Spec. Asst. to Pres

1 month ago


Baltimore Maryland, United States Baltimore City Community College Full time
Description/Job Summary

The Director of Government Relations/Special Assistant to the President has a chief role to first provide high level day to day administrative and confidential support for the President and the functions of the executive office. The Director/Special Assistant serves in some advocacy role regarding government and business relations for the College. The individual is primarily responsible for working with the President to promote a shared governance environment, and to promote strategic and operational priorities related to all functional areas at the College; and other projects as assigned. As the Special Assistant, the individual provides administrative support for meetings and prepares planning summaries and follow up activity related to the Cabinet and other working sessions. The individual works with legislative liaisons and serves as a direct point of communication with state and city government offices to strengthen relationships and ties to the College.. This is senor level administrative position and requires an individual with broad knowledge and experience about the organizational reporting lines and cross functions within an institution of higher education.

Responsibilities/Duties

Assists to develop and manage operational strategies which advance the College's agenda.

Works with the President and Cabinet on formulating the broad framework and implementation of the strategic planning process. Tracks priority legislation and in consultation with the President provides information for pending policy changes.

Works to establish and implement short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures for the College. Reviews the College's Board policies and collaborates on revisions in concert with the President.

Assists with managing the institutional shared governance and committee infrastructure.

Reviews current State law and COMAR and recommends legislative and regulatory changes to improve College operations and funding.

Prepares proposals for statutory improvements to be submitted for introduction to the General Assembly.

Monitors the comprehensive list of follow up reports for submission to the legislature and regulatory bodies.

Assists with determining sources of grant funding from other State of Maryland executive agencies for capital improvements or other purposes to benefit the College.

Works directly with the President and Cabinet to implement change and report on improvements required for the College's Realignment tasks.

Assists with the development of position statements and testimony on legislative bills and amendments. Serves as a staff liaison to government offices, city of Baltimore offices and other state agencies.

Identifies key leaders with whom the President and appropriate College staff should meet, and coordinates logistics and briefings as needed. Maintains up-to-date information regarding higher education issues and opportunities.

Coordinates preparatory sessions with the President and appropriate Cabinet members prior to key hearings and briefings.

Participates with the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) Committees on behalf of BCCC as assigned by the President. Arranges special meetings, forums, and events on and off campus with external stakeholders.

Works with faculty and staff to invite external officials to campus for speaking engagements.

Assists the President and executive staff with compiling and analyzing data relative to strategic planning, accreditation, enrollment, and outreach for the College. Works collaboratively with Marketing and Communications to promote open and accurate internal and external communications.

Drafts presentations, working proposals and talking points for the President.

Works with communications area to coordinate messaging for high-priority initiatives and sensitive announcements.

Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Please provide 7 professional references, uploaded in an additional document.

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.

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.



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