University of Louisville
Assistant Vice President, External Relations - Federal
University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
Department:External Relations and CommunicationsLocation:Belknap CampusTime Type:Full timeWorker Type:RegularJob Req ID:R105440Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in a related field and eight (8) years of experience in the government/political arena including direct experience in public policy and issues management. 75% of work time will be in the Washington DC area with a reference for candidate who lives in the area. Grade 15 (Salary)Position Description:
The Assistant Vice President for External Relations (federal) is responsible for advocating on behalf of the University of Louisville and providing federal policymakers with compelling facts and figures that convey the scope and significance of the University's work and mission and the critical need for their support. The Assistant Vice President is responsible for working closely with the President and the University's leadership team to develop strategic initiatives and create opportunities to communicate and build relationships with key policymakers and government stakeholders. The Assistant Vice President is also responsible for providing timely reports to the Office of the President, the Board of Trustees, the Board of Directors of the University of Louisville Foundation, Inc., and the President's Council, outlining where and how they can be engaged effectively on behalf of the University and leading and coordinating their efforts. The University is recognized for excellence in education, innovative research, patient care, economic development, and scholarly activity. Its legislative mandate is to be the Commonwealth of Kentucky's "premier nationally recognized metropolitan research university." The Assistant Vice President for External Relations (federal) will report to the VP of External Relations and Communications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESActs as the primary liaison with federal governments, collaborating closely with elected and appointed officials and their staff to foster positive relationships for UofL.
Advocate for the university's interests in federal legislation, funding opportunities, and policy initiatives
Stay informed about federal legislation and regulatory changes that impact the university, providing timely analysis and recommendations
Develop and maintain close working relationships with the University's leadership team, including the EVPRI, key researchers, and deans, whose education and research initiatives drive a large part of the university's legislative agenda.
Develop, maintain and enhance personal and professional network of federal government executive and legislative branch leaders and key individual and organization influencers across parties, platforms and positions.
Directly address legislators' important issues, often related to their constituents.
Monitors and maintains a high degree of awareness of laws, regulations, and pending legislation.
Serves as liaison with lobbying firms engaged by UofL.
Works collaboratively with External Relations and Communications to maximize communications and engagement with stakeholders.
Address any federal issues or crises that may arise, providing strategic guidance and communication support.
Creates partnerships and coalitions to advance the organization's goals.
Files lobbying reports for federal engagement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree, law degree, and/or previous higher education experience is preferred.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with government officials, stakeholders, and internal constituents.
Demonstrated constructive working relationships with key decision-makers and government officials on a bipartisan basis
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to influence and lead.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a strategic plan.
Demonstrated ability to educate and engage constituencies such as students, faculty, staff, alumni, President's Council, etc. in supporting and advancing the priorities and programs of the University.
Experience analyzing legislation, commenting on proposed legislation, and monitoring and managing bills.
Experience with federal budget and appropriations issues, including community funding projects
Sound professional judgment, keen analytic skill, and proven organizational skills.
Initiative, intellectual curiosity, tenacity, and creativity.
A sense of ownership and responsibility, solid crisis management skills, an ability to juggle multiple, ever-changing priorities, excellent follow-through, a commitment to serve.
Energized by complex multi-faceted challenges, collaboration, and team solution finding.
COMPETENCIES
Project Management - organized, task oriented, ability to delegate and follow up.
Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise.
Analytical- evaluating data and other information with the ability to choose the best solution and make recommendations.
Flexible - ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization.
Service Excellence - responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information.
Organized - manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.
Critical Thinking - ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options.
Work Ethic - motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency.
Interpersonal - can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility.
Teamwork - ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.
Strategic Thinker - ability to understand the strategic nature of all activities and relationships and bridge the gap between the strategic requirements/implications with effective execution.
Ethical Leader/Personal Courage - Ability to provide candid, sound, honest, ethical advice and feedback as necessary.
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.
Assistance and
Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
The Assistant Vice President for External Relations (federal) is responsible for advocating on behalf of the University of Louisville and providing federal policymakers with compelling facts and figures that convey the scope and significance of the University's work and mission and the critical need for their support. The Assistant Vice President is responsible for working closely with the President and the University's leadership team to develop strategic initiatives and create opportunities to communicate and build relationships with key policymakers and government stakeholders. The Assistant Vice President is also responsible for providing timely reports to the Office of the President, the Board of Trustees, the Board of Directors of the University of Louisville Foundation, Inc., and the President's Council, outlining where and how they can be engaged effectively on behalf of the University and leading and coordinating their efforts. The University is recognized for excellence in education, innovative research, patient care, economic development, and scholarly activity. Its legislative mandate is to be the Commonwealth of Kentucky's "premier nationally recognized metropolitan research university." The Assistant Vice President for External Relations (federal) will report to the VP of External Relations and Communications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESActs as the primary liaison with federal governments, collaborating closely with elected and appointed officials and their staff to foster positive relationships for UofL.
Advocate for the university's interests in federal legislation, funding opportunities, and policy initiatives
Stay informed about federal legislation and regulatory changes that impact the university, providing timely analysis and recommendations
Develop and maintain close working relationships with the University's leadership team, including the EVPRI, key researchers, and deans, whose education and research initiatives drive a large part of the university's legislative agenda.
Develop, maintain and enhance personal and professional network of federal government executive and legislative branch leaders and key individual and organization influencers across parties, platforms and positions.
Directly address legislators' important issues, often related to their constituents.
Monitors and maintains a high degree of awareness of laws, regulations, and pending legislation.
Serves as liaison with lobbying firms engaged by UofL.
Works collaboratively with External Relations and Communications to maximize communications and engagement with stakeholders.
Address any federal issues or crises that may arise, providing strategic guidance and communication support.
Creates partnerships and coalitions to advance the organization's goals.
Files lobbying reports for federal engagement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree, law degree, and/or previous higher education experience is preferred.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with government officials, stakeholders, and internal constituents.
Demonstrated constructive working relationships with key decision-makers and government officials on a bipartisan basis
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to influence and lead.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a strategic plan.
Demonstrated ability to educate and engage constituencies such as students, faculty, staff, alumni, President's Council, etc. in supporting and advancing the priorities and programs of the University.
Experience analyzing legislation, commenting on proposed legislation, and monitoring and managing bills.
Experience with federal budget and appropriations issues, including community funding projects
Sound professional judgment, keen analytic skill, and proven organizational skills.
Initiative, intellectual curiosity, tenacity, and creativity.
A sense of ownership and responsibility, solid crisis management skills, an ability to juggle multiple, ever-changing priorities, excellent follow-through, a commitment to serve.
Energized by complex multi-faceted challenges, collaboration, and team solution finding.
COMPETENCIES
Project Management - organized, task oriented, ability to delegate and follow up.
Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise.
Analytical- evaluating data and other information with the ability to choose the best solution and make recommendations.
Flexible - ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization.
Service Excellence - responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information.
Organized - manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.
Critical Thinking - ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options.
Work Ethic - motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency.
Interpersonal - can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility.
Teamwork - ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.
Strategic Thinker - ability to understand the strategic nature of all activities and relationships and bridge the gap between the strategic requirements/implications with effective execution.
Ethical Leader/Personal Courage - Ability to provide candid, sound, honest, ethical advice and feedback as necessary.
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.
Assistance and
Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.