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FOIA & Governance Officer

Radford University

Job Location:

Radford, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 95580 - 130000

Posted: 23 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 20 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Title: FOIA & Governance Officer

Application Review Date:06/05/2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

This position serves as the Universitys designated authority for the administration of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and as a central leader in institutional governance policy development and legal coordination within the Office of the President.

Operating at a highly confidential and strategic level the role oversees the full lifecycle of FOIA compliance coordinates institutional engagement with University Counsel and leads the development interpretation and alignment of University policies.

This role provides critical support to Legal Counsel in preparing reviewing and finalizing various documents including legal documents from draft to final copy. The incumbent will provide a wide range of support to the Legal Counsel in both day-to-day activities and special projects including managing subpoena and discovery requests and must handle highly sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.

The position functions as a key integrator across divisions ensuring consistency mitigating risk and supporting executive-level decision-making through effective management of complex sensitive institutional matters.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Public Administration Higher Education Law Business or related field
Relevant experience in FOIA/public records governance compliance or policy development
Working knowledge of the FOIA and its practical application including response procedures exemptions deadlines and coordination with legal counsel to ensure compliance
Strong knowledge of regulatory environments
Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and complex information with discretion
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying policies or regulatory frameworks
Strong independent judgment and decision-making capability

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree (JD MPA Ed.D. or related field)
Experience in higher education or public sector
Experience working in partnership with legal counsel drafting legal documents or performing legal research and analysis may be given preference
Policy development and training experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment Conditions:

Is this position Grant Funded:No

Is this position restricted:No

Is this position eligible for telework:No

Hours Per Week:40

Months per Year:12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: Yes

FLSA Status:Exempt

Work Classification:Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule:

Employee Classification:

Department: President Office of the

Salary: $95580 - $130000

Department Contact Name: Ryan Bowyer

Department Contact Phone:

Department Contact Email:

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race color sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status national origin religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs activities admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the universitys policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883 Radford VA 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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