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Executive Director, Governmental and Community Affairs

 

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number: SAECC3830
Advertised Title: Executive Director, Governmental and Community Affairs
Campus Job location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number: TBD
Job Category: Administrative Executive
Department: Office of President
Minimum Position Appropriate qualifications: Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years or more practice in business/organizational development or higher education with a working knowledge of the local, state, and federal legislative processes.

Special Conditions: Initial screening will begin Monday, June 17, 2024 and will occur each Monday thereafter until a candidate has been selected.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Requires travel to Nashville, Washington, D.C., and other locations as necessary.

Posting Date: 05/21/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Screening Begins: Yes
Hiring Range: $140,000 - $160,000 per year (Commensurate with practice)
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Working Conditions: While performing the tasks of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions:
Special Instructions to candidates: All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
candidates must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work practice is located on full time hours. Part time work practice will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only?: No
Positions Supervised: Government and Community Affairs staff

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   » Strong collaboration skills with a demonstrated record of building effective relationships with the capability to influence stakeholders.
   » practice in a position requiring the effective use of written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
   » practice in a position requiring analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
   » Knowledge and knowledge of matters related to higher education policy and connected political issues.
Additional Position Information:
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only):

Job tasks

tasks & Job responsibilities: supervises and manages the Office of Governmental and Community Affairs. Facilities the team's interaction between local, state, and federal activities. Cultivates and maintains relationships with local, state and federal government officials. Identifies and coordinates advocacy on legislative and regulatory matters.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Coordinates the interaction between internal (UofM) and external (local, state, and federal) stakeholders. Advises UofM departments and administration that connect with local, state, and federal government entities. Works with the President on projects related to local, state and federal government.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Analyzes and evaluates local, state, and federal opportunities; secures funding for programs, and physical infrastructure resources that strengthen and enable university; directs all government related initiatives in conformity with the university's strategic plan.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Coordinates, develops and implements strategy for initiatives, policies, budget requests, other state and federal programs, and to increase funding; plans, directs and coordinates preparation and presentation of requests and related materials.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Gathers information, conducts studies, and prepares reports and recommendations to achieve university goals and objectives; assists with disseminating information to internal and external stakeholders; serves on various staff committees at the university.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Directs the University's legislation and emerging higher education policy and political issues and provides consultation and subject matter skills.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Advises and secures grants and other funding opportunities; collaborates with university leaders and faculty to prepare grant proposals and applications, contracts, and other necessary documents; assists with increasing research funding.

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   » Cover Letter Optional Documents
   » References List
   » Unofficial Transcript

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Salary: Unspecified
Degree: Unspecified
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Address: Memphis
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 05/21/2024 / Viewed 28 times
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Company: University of Memphis


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