State Relations Manager
State Relations Manager
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About the Opportunity
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for External Affairs the State Relations Manager will assist with all aspects of state government relations for Northeastern in Massachusetts and across the universitys network of U.S. campuses. The State Relations Manager will develop relationships with state government officials track and provide guidance on state legislative and regulatory matters and help shape public policy priorities that support the universitys mission of education research and innovation.
The State Relations Manager will aid in the development planning and advocacy of the universitys state policy agenda by identifying strategic opportunities and delivering background materials. Responsibilities include preparing briefings and hearing summaries of proposed legislation and other governmental matters conducting policy research preparing documents and presenting information concerning legislation and other governmental matters such as briefing memos policy proposals and advocacy onepagers.
Key responsibilities include policy research analysis and development; advocacy; compliance and reporting; and organizing events that highlight the universitys public policy and institutional impact.
The position is based on the Boston campus with the option of one remote day per week.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree and 35 years of relevant experience in government government relations public policy or related field.
Knowledge of state or federal legislative and regulatory processes including a familiarity with research universities and higher education policy.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills and ability to synthesize information and develop creative impactful solutions.
Excellent communication skills including strong writing research and editing ability.
Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively on a small team in a fastpaced highpressure office.
High level of professionalism integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Experience in higher education is not needed nor it is desired
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
1 Conduct policy analysis prepare advocacy materials (including onepagers memos and background briefings) and help develop funding and policy proposals to advance the universitys state government relations agenda in states where Northeastern maintains regional campuses.
2 Plan and schedule advocacy meetings and undertake special projects as assigned including organizing a campus speaker series and events that showcase the universitys impact.
3 Prepare state lobbying and compliance reports.
Position Type
Marketing and CommunicationsAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108SExpected Hiring Range:
$59423.00 $83934.50With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarlysituated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
