Associate Director of Government Affairs - Williamsburg, United States - The College of William & Mary

Description

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Government and External Affairs, the Associate Director of Government Affairs will work collaboratively to advance the University's agenda with state and federal legislative bodies and agencies.

• Support state and federal government relations strategy development and implementation, including promoting legislative and fiscal priorities in Richmond and D.C.
• Work collaboratively with University Operations, Office of the Provost, VIMS, Office of Advancement, University Events, and other offices on campus in supporting university priorities
• Build and maintain relationships with units across campus as well as elected officials, government agencies, and other stakeholders
• Liaise with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia to advance university programmatic and budget priorities
• Conduct research and analysis and draft internal and external communications including the preparation of materials in support of the institution's positions and priorities including preparing comprehensive briefings, presentations, reports, summaries, one-pagers, talking points, legislative and budget testimony
• Track and analyze legislation and policy, monitor relevant legislation, and assess impact on the University
• Plan, coordinate, and host elected and appointed officials to main campus, VIMS, Highland, D.C. Center, or other University-owned facilities and properties.
• Monitor new and social media for items of interest and impact to the university.
• Maintain confidentiality to protect and preserve confidential information in accordance with all University and government regulations.
• As needed, represent the Office of Government and External Affairs on behalf of the AVP to relevant stakeholders