Government Relations Manager Salt Lake City UT

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Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competencybased degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of studentfocused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century one that has received praise from academic industry government and media leaders. Whatever your role working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Pay Range: $73000.00 $109400.00

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manages multiregion communication and coordination of lobbying efforts on behalf of the University.

• Develops and strengthen relationships with elected officials policy makers and leaders of appropriate state agencies in highly diverse and complex environments.

• Monitors legislation and policy activities updates and advises University partners about policy proposals and actions and works with relevant University teams to analyze potential impacts on the University.

• Plans and implements multiregion events and other activities to support the Universitys government relations goals such as statehouse days town halls affiliate visits and meetings.

• Participate in the development of multiple state strategic initiatives in support of the Universitys government relations agenda such as talking points legislative summaries factsheets testimony reports and letters.

• Be an inspiring and motivational collaborator with individuals at all levels and in all functions of the University. Initiate education and training opportunities to engage staff in and to demystify the legislative process.

• Authentically reflect and portray the mission of WGU. Become a reliable subject matter expert on student success disruptive innovation and competencybased education.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skill and Abilities:

The successful Government Relations Manager will have a record of achieving aggressive goals while operating in a crossfunctional capacity. The Government Relations Manager adeptly navigates external environments that may impact the University and its operations. S/he effectively engages University partners and is probing openminded and solution oriented. S/he will also be comfortable with ambiguity willing to experiment and make decisions with less than perfect information. Must be able to clearly articulate WGUs purpose mission vision and goals and able to motivate others to achieve those goals. These qualities are driven by the following competencies:

• Student focus always keeps the student at the center of what we do and why we do it. Makes decisions and guides efforts to improve and expand value and opportunity for students and employers. Demonstrated and documented record of accomplishment in developing intergovernmental relationships and pursuing opportunities to enhance the Universitys offerings and positioning in higher education.

• Integrity we do what is right even when no one is watching. This is a foundational principle as to how we interact with all people and is vitally important in a role that represents the University before external audiences many whom have the ability to impact the environment in which the University operates.

• and Resultsoriented focused on results not just activity. Exceptional skill and demonstrated success in establishing and improving governmental relationships and opportunity in a higher education leadership role.

• Initiative selfdirects with a strong bias for action leads the way in improvement of performance and opportunities for our students and the University.

• Managerial courage willing to tackle difficult topics and conventional thinking; doesnt hold anything back that needs to be said.

• Strategic thinking applies broad strategic direction with universitywide impact and in a distributed organization context.

• Being Resilient operates confidently under pressure maintains a positive attitude despite adversity and bounces back from obstacles and setbacks while growing from hardship and negative experiences.

• Develops and earns trust works effectively across functions internalizing their motivations and priorities and energizing others engagement in devising solutions and driving ; a personal style that favors inquiry over advocacy listening over speaking.

• Innovation collaborates to form bold visions navigates the political environment and delivers results.

• Clear effective communicator exceptional and persuasive communication skills oral and written in addressing external and internal audiences; while successfully balancing the appropriate levels of decorum and respect for office holders while asserting the positions of the University necessary to advance student opportunity.

• Great judgment Deals effectively with paradox; exhibits good instincts while willing to make tough calls with some degree of adaptability.

Competencies:

Organizational Impact:

• Works to achieveoperational targets withsignificant to majorimpact on departmentFunction or Officeresults. May beresponsible for managinglarge projects orprocesses within thedepartmentfunction oroffice.

• Performs workas directed withlimited oversight.

Problem Solving & Decision Making:

• Responsible forleveraging a systemsthinkingapproachmakingmoderate tosignificant contributions to processes systemsand plans within thedepartment Function orOffice.

• Problems and issuesfaced are numerous andchallengingwillrequiredetailed informationgathering and typically affectmultiple areas orspecialties.

Communication & Influence:

• Collaborates crossfunctionally withemployeeswithin and outside forcommunicating withparties external to theUniversity.

• Works to influenceparties within andoutside thedepartment Function orOffice regarding policiesprocedures andpractices.

Leadership & Talent Management

• Isresponsible forcollaborating withother employees in thedepartment Function for managingprojects involvingdelegation of work andreview of others workproducts.

• Demonstratesthe WGUleadership principles inall aspects of service tostudents employeesandpartners ofWGU.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant experience with abachelorsdegreeor3 years and amastersdegree or adoctorate orterminal degree

Department Specific Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree required. Advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum five 5 years of managing successful multistate lobbying initiatives with experience in higher education and academic operations highly desired or minimum two 2 years employment with WGU and involvement in Government Relations practice area projects or analogous engagement on behalf of WGU students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Employment experience with WGU most preferred in studentfacing role

• May have broad knowledge of project management.

• Ability to travel

• Schedule flexibility to include occasional evenings and weekends

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

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Position & Application Details

FullTime Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a fulltime regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

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