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Korn Ferry

Vice President Government Relations and Policy Development - NAICU Washington, D

Korn Ferry, Washington, DC, United States

Req Number: DO44GH

Location: Washington, DC

Posted: 11/19/2024

Category: Government/Not-For-Profit : Not-For-Profit

Job Type: Permanent

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) is the only national organization focused solely on representing private, nonprofit higher education in the United States. NAICU's institutional membership is comprised of nearly 1,000 accredited private, nonprofit colleges and universities.

NAICU is a nonpartisan organization and is one of the six national presidential higher education policy associations in Washington. Each of these associations represents key sectors of the higher education ecosystem and works together, when appropriate, to further higher education policies and priorities with federal policymakers.

Given the breadth of its membership, NAICU is instrumental both in shaping higher education policy and in assisting members with issues at the intersection of the institution and federal government.

THE OPPORTUNITY

NAICU is seeking a Vice President for Government Relations and Policy Development following the retirement of a highly successful long-time leader. The Vice President will report directly to the President and be a leading thought partner and advisor on complex policies and legislation that deeply impact private, nonprofit higher education institutions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Develop and execute a bold legislative strategy, including building active membership support of NAICU goals.
  2. Serve as a primary representative of the organization, effectively communicating complex policy and legislation to a wide range of stakeholders.
  3. Empower and lead a strong government relations team, ensuring overall engagement and effective performance.
  4. Represent NAICU in Congress, the Executive Branch, and other key areas of government.
  5. Develop and coordinate NAICU’s position on policy issues with other members of the higher education community.
  6. Develop, support, and collaborate to produce high quality member service products and programs.
  7. Represent NAICU’s positions and the private, nonprofit sector across the membership.
  8. Serve as a member of NAICU’s management team to determine strategic priorities and organizational management policies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Demonstrated passion and commitment to higher education, particularly the private nonprofit sector.
  2. 10-15 years of experience in higher education public policy, Capitol Hill, national membership association, or governmental agency.
  3. Comprehensive understanding of higher education policy and issues confronting private, nonprofit higher education.
  4. Evidence of policy leadership and networks across critical governmental agencies.
  5. Record of accomplishment in effective public-speaking and exceptional written communication skills.
  6. Visionary and strategic leader with exceptional capacity for managing and leading people.
  7. Outstanding ability to work across differing political perspectives.
  8. Demonstrated management ability for the successful development and execution of multiple projects.

EDUCATION

An undergraduate degree is required. Relevant advanced degree is preferred.

Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

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