Great Basin College

Revised Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Grants

GBC - Elko, NV · Director · Full-time

Work authorization required$100k-$125kDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

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Job Description The Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Grants provides leadership for the college's government relations, public policy engagement, and strategic grant development efforts.
This position reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Develop and implement a comprehensive government relations and public affairs strategy that advances the college's priorities at the federal, state, and local levels.
Prepare policy briefs, legislative summaries, talking points and strategic communications to support institutional decision-making and advocacy.
Support the development and advancement of federal and state legislative priorities, including funding and appropriations initiatives.
Prepare and coordinate legislative testimony, briefing materials, talking points, and policy statements to support GBC's priorities.
Coordinate and support meetings with elected officials and policymakers, including visits with congressional and state legislative offices.
Collaborate with faculty, administrators, finance personnel, and program staff to develop project concepts, goals, and measurable outcomes for grant proposals.
Work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and institutional partners to support grant development and advocacy initiatives.
Maintain organized records of grant proposals, funding opportunities, and advocacy activities.
Develop and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials, government agencies, community organizations, and business partners.
Foster partnerships that support the college's mission, workforce development initiatives, and service area communities.

Progressively responsible experience in government relations, public policy, grant development, or related external affairs work.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state legislative legislative, regulatory, and public policy processes.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in public policy, public administration, political science, higher education administration, or a related field.
Experience researching funding opportunities and developing or supporting grant proposals.
Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty, administrators, policymakers, and community stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Experience writing or coordinating federal grant proposals.
Working knowledge of the Nevada State Legislature, Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS), and the Nevada Electronic Legislative Information System (NELIS).
Key Competencies
Strategic Leadership: Ability to align advocacy and funding strategies with institutional priorities.
Grant Development: Ability to translate institutional initiatives into competitive funding proposals.
Communication: Ability to present complex policy and funding information clearly and persuasively.

Generous annual and sick leave with 24 annual leave days, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.

Monitor legislation, regulatory actions, budget proposals, and policy developments affecting higher education, workforce development, and student success.
Coordinate the college's federal, state, and local advocacy efforts in collaboration with institutional leadership and the Nevada System of Higher Education.
Monitor and analyze federal and state legislation, budget actions, and regulatory developments affecting higher education and their implications for GBC.
Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
Life insurance, long-term disability

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