Assistant Director of Federal Affairs
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Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Federal Affairs reports to the Director of Federal Affairs within the Office of Public Affairs. The position will work closely with the Director of Federal Affairs and Chief Strategic Officer & Secretary of the University to enhance and further define the Universitys relationships with the legislative and executive branches of the federal government; to strengthen the Universitys contribution to national panels and policy boards; and to inform and serve the University faculty and administrators and their interests in federal policy and research initiatives. The position provides well informed input to the Director on advocacy strategies regarding federal legislative and policy development (in both the legislative and executive branch) and represents the Director in professional settings with a variety of Washington the activities outlined below this position will occasionally operate in coordination with the highest levels of campus faculty and administration. The position will be based in Washington D.C. with some travel to Chapel Hill North Carolina as well as various national association meetings.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Training and experience in government or public policy is required.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Preferred candidates will have a minimum of four or more years in government or government relations. Experience in Washington DC working for Congress or Federal Executive branch or related work in a government affairs department of university/scientific/professional association is strongly preferred. Qualities desired in the Assistant Director include a strong working knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory process as well as the congressional budget and appropriations process. The successful candidate will be a self-starter and enthusiastic team player who strives for excellence and exhibits a drive and tenacity to independently complete the activities outlined below this position will occasionally operate in coordination with the highest levels of campus faculty and management.
The Assistant Director of Federal Affairs reports to the Director of Federal Affairs within the Office of Public Affairs. The position will work closely with the Director of Federal Affairs and Chief Strategic Officer & Secretary of the University to enhance and further define the Universitys relationships with the legislative and executive branches of the federal government; to strengthen the Universitys contribution to national panels and policy boards; and to inform and serve the University faculty and administrators and their interests in federal policy and research initiatives. The position provides well informed input to the Director on advocacy strategies regarding federal legislative and policy development (in both the legislative and executive branch) and represents the Director in professional settings with a variety of Washington the activities outlined below this position will occasionally operate in coordination with the highest levels of campus faculty and administration. The position will be based in Washington D.C. with some travel to Chapel Hill North Carolina as well as various national association meetings.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Training and experience in government or public policy is required.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Preferred candidates will have a minimum of four or more years in government or government relations. Experience in Washington DC working for Congress or Federal Executive branch or related work in a government affairs department of university/scientific/professional association is strongly preferred. Qualities desired in the Assistant Director include a strong working knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory process as well as the congressional budget and appropriations process. The successful candidate will be a self-starter and enthusiastic team player who strives for excellence and exhibits a drive and tenacity to independently complete the activities outlined below this position will occasionally operate in coordination with the highest levels of campus faculty and management.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
