Director of Federal Relations
Director of Federal Relations
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Job Description
Reporting to the Vice President for External Affairs the Director of Federal Relations leads Fordham Universitys engagement with federal government officials and agencies on policy legislative and budgetary matters. This role develops and implements the Universitys strategic agenda with the White House Congress federal agencies industry partners and other stakeholders. The Director enhances Fordhams visibility and influence with federal decisionmakers to advance the Universitys mission. This is a remote position based in Washington D.C. and requires travel to Fordhams NYC campuses and occasional travel to nearby locations.
Essential Functions
Manages and strengthens Fordhams relationships with elected and appointed federal officials and agencies. Monitors federal legislation rules and regulations impacting Fordham and its constituencies developing institutional responses and assisting in Universityapproved legislative initiatives and appropriation requests. Develops and executes a comprehensive lobbying and advocacy strategy including identifying and pursuing federal research funding opportunities in collaboration with campus colleagues. Provides strategic guidance training and support to the President leadership and campus colleagues for interactions with decisionmakers. Collaborates with campus colleagues to identify Washington D.C.based opportunities to advance Fordhams mission such as speaking engagements sponsored events industry partnerships and shared advocacy initiatives. Ensures compliance with all required disclosures on behalf of the University and its employees. Contributes to the development of University positions on policy and fiscal objectives. Analyzes federal executive budget submissions to assess potential institutional fiscal and programmatic impacts. Identifies and pursues federal research funding opportunities with relevant agencies partnering with Sponsored Research.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree. Knowledge of Jesuit identity and mission in a higher education setting. Knowledge of higher education policy and practices.
Work Environment
Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
