Director of Government Relations, University Advancement

Job Overview

The Director of Government Relations (DGR) is a high-profile strategic position charged with designing and guiding CSUSMs comprehensive government relations strategy. Reporting to the Vice President of University Advancement and operating with significant autonomy the DGR elevates CSUSMs standing as a trusted thought partner for elected officials at the local state and federal levels. Responsible for navigating complex legislative and budget cycles the DGR proactively influences policy that directly affects CSUSM and its mission of social mobility and equity. A master relationship builder the DGR works in lockstep with the California State University (CSU) System to implement regional and national advocacy plans positioning CSUSM as an essential regional resource and a leader in conversations that align CSUSMs regional impact with the broader legislative agenda of the CSU system. This is a highly collaborative role working in close partnership with CSUSMs President senior leadership and the broader campus communityincluding faculty staff and alumni. The DGR provides strategic leadership and advisory support to the Advocacy Committee of the Foundation Board ensuring the Universitys most influential stakeholders are effectively engaged in advancing CSUSMs legislative goals. Serving as a vital bridge to the next generation of leaders the DGR acts as a strategic advisor to the Associated Students Inc. (ASI) Lobby Corps ensuring advocacy efforts are integrated and inclusive across all major issue areas. The DGR will also serve on several other high-level campus-wide committees.

Position Summary

Director of Government Relations (Administrator II)

This is a full-time exempt position in the Management Personnel Plan (MPP). MPP positions serve at the pleasure of the President.

For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications please review the position description linked at the top of the page.

Pay Benefits and Work Schedule

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $9584 - $10834 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5053 - $16221 per month

Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits including medical dental vision life and disability insurances retirement (CalPERS) tuition waiver vacation and sick addition 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

California State University San Marcos

A mid-size university located in San Diegos vibrant North County we are dedicated to service innovation leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn lead play and serve.

California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrows leaders build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.

Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.

Application Process

Cal State San Marcos has partnered with Blair Search Partners for this search. For more information or to apply please contact Katie Do at Blair Search Partners.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at or e-mail: .

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employmentrescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.

This position is a designated position in the California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. The incumbent in this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age physical or mental disability gender or sex genetic information gender identity gender expression marital status medical condition nationality race or ethnicity religion or religious creed sexual orientation and veteran or military status.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy as of January 1 2022 the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).