Director, Governmental Affairs – (240000T0)

Director, Governmental Affairs Position at UMB

Benefits:

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Primary Duties:

• Acts as a primary contact between elected officials and the University to advocate for policies that advance the educational, research, clinical, and service mission of the University.
• Consults with University officials to develop positions and implement initiatives at the federal, state and/or local governmental levels.
• Monitors legislative hearings and actions; guides advocacy efforts and testimony; informs University of impact of legislative actions; and prepares related summary and special reports.
• Works to build and enhance effective partnerships on behalf of the University.
• Collaborates with University leadership to develop the University’s agenda and position on matters of state legislation, regulations, and policies. Executes and strategically manages all aspects of that agenda.
• Assists chief governmental affairs officer in long-and short-term state legislative agenda oversight to meet University’s goals and objectives.
• Serves as primary contact to respond to state legislative and state regulatory proposals that affect the University and ensures that University acts with a single unified voice, including supporting formal testimony at hearings or other appropriate actions.
• Serves as primary contact to respond to state officials in inquiries regarding general information about the University, policies, programs and admissions information.
• Obtains, analyzes, and communicates information concerning state legislative and state executive branch actions and their impact on the University.
• Advocates for state governmental support of University’s interests, in such areas as health care, higher education, economic development, and social services,
• Facilitates and arranges interactions between key members of the University community and state governmental officials.
• Serves on various workgroups, committees, commissions, etc., within the University and externally to enhance and further the University’s interest.
• Works with University faculty, students, and staff to support effective relationships with state government officials and other partners to support University’s mission.
• Guides and coordinates activities of governmental affairs office staff and students doing formal rotations with the office, including overseeing procedures and processes to ensure effective workflow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in field and/or related field. Master’s degree or J.D. is preferred and can be used to substitute for relevant experience.
• Experience: Seven (7) years of experience in a closely related environment, such as law or government relations, with legislative experience is preferred.
• Supervisory Experience: N/A
• Certification/Licensure: N/A
• Other: Financial disclosure reporting required by State of MD Ethics Commission.
• Preferred Experience: Four (4) years of direct experience in higher education and/or healthcare.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of position requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
• Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.
• Ability to support a mission and strategic vision.
• Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships.
• Skill in consultation and change management.
• Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range:

$154,000 – $170,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [email protected].

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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