Associate Vice President for Government Relations

Stanislaus State

Job Location:

Turlock, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 12750 - 16675

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

- Position Summary
- Full-time position under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) available on or after September 1 2026 in the Office of the President.
  
  To view full description and to apply please visit the Office of the Presidents current recruitment/search page.
  
  This positions responsibilities are carried out independently under general direction. Provides strategic leadership for the Universitys government relations and public policy functions. Serves as the chief government relations officer and principal advisor to the President and Cabinet on legislative regulatory and political matters affecting the University. Supports executive leadership and campus stakeholders in advancing student success workforce development research and the acquisition of public resources essential to the Universitys long-term vitality through effective governmental engagement.
  Develops and advances advocacy strategies aligned with institutional and CSU priorities; represents the University with local state and federal officials; and supports efforts to secure public funding and strengthen external partnerships. Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations and aligns government relations activities with University Advancement and external affairs.
- Physical Requirements
- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  - Position will be required to travel.
- Salary Range
- Anticipated starting salary will be $12750 - $16675per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist.
- Compensation & Benefits
- Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes but is not limited to outstanding vacation health dental and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary
- How to Apply
- To be considered qualified candidates shouldvisit the Office of the Presidents current recruitment/search page. Please submit a cover letter and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only.
- Application Deadline
- OPEN UNTIL FILLED; SCREENING TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER JUNE 5 2026. (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.)
- Background Clearance Notice
- Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records education records criminal records civil records; and may include motor vehicle records professional licenses and sex offender registries as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded 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.
  
  Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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 theminimum 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.
- Additional Information
- Clery Act Disclosure
  Pursuant to theJeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Actthe annual security report (ASR) is now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle Turlock CA 95382.
  
  Equal Employment Opportunity
  The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race religion color ancestry age disability genetic information gender gender identity gender expression marital status medical condition national origin sex sexual orientation covered veteran status or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. 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 7/21/17 as a condition of employment.
  Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at . California Relay Service is available at voice and a federal contractor we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at:Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.
  CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
- The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
  INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Required Experience:

Exec

Position SummaryFull-time position under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) available on or after September 1 2026 in the Office of the President.To view full description and to apply please visit the Office of the Presidents current recruitment/search page.This positions responsibilities are carri...

- Position Summary
- Full-time position under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) available on or after September 1 2026 in the Office of the President.
  
  To view full description and to apply please visit the Office of the Presidents current recruitment/search page.
  
  This positions responsibilities are carried out independently under general direction. Provides strategic leadership for the Universitys government relations and public policy functions. Serves as the chief government relations officer and principal advisor to the President and Cabinet on legislative regulatory and political matters affecting the University. Supports executive leadership and campus stakeholders in advancing student success workforce development research and the acquisition of public resources essential to the Universitys long-term vitality through effective governmental engagement.
  Develops and advances advocacy strategies aligned with institutional and CSU priorities; represents the University with local state and federal officials; and supports efforts to secure public funding and strengthen external partnerships. Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations and aligns government relations activities with University Advancement and external affairs.
- Physical Requirements
- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  - Position will be required to travel.
- Salary Range
- Anticipated starting salary will be $12750 - $16675per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist.
- Compensation & Benefits
- Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes but is not limited to outstanding vacation health dental and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary
- How to Apply
- To be considered qualified candidates shouldvisit the Office of the Presidents current recruitment/search page. Please submit a cover letter and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only.
- Application Deadline
- OPEN UNTIL FILLED; SCREENING TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER JUNE 5 2026. (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.)
- Background Clearance Notice
- Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records education records criminal records civil records; and may include motor vehicle records professional licenses and sex offender registries as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded 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.
  
  Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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 theminimum 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.
- Additional Information
- Clery Act Disclosure
  Pursuant to theJeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Actthe annual security report (ASR) is now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle Turlock CA 95382.
  
  Equal Employment Opportunity
  The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race religion color ancestry age disability genetic information gender gender identity gender expression marital status medical condition national origin sex sexual orientation covered veteran status or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. 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 7/21/17 as a condition of employment.
  Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at . California Relay Service is available at voice and a federal contractor we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at:Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.
  CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
- The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
  INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Required Experience:

Exec

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