Xavier University

Xavier University

Government Relations Director

Cincinnati, OH · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 31 days ago
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About the role

  • Current Xavier University employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday
  • The Government & Community Affairs Director serves as the primary strategic advisor to the university's academic and executive leadership on all matters related to government affairs and public policy. Located within the Division of Legal Affairs, this role is responsible for the active monitoring of local, state, and federal policy trends and for

Responsibilities

  • The incumbent sets own goals and determines how to accomplish results with few guidelines; the supervisor provides broad direction.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field.
  • Advanced ability to reformulate complex problems and recognize the implications of legislative decisions.
  • ability to negotiate and facilitate collaboration at the highest level.
  • Intermediate proficiency in spreadsheet analysis models and database/website maintenance.

Nice to have

  • Master's degree or higher (with an expectation of completion within two years of hire).

Skills

  • Analytical: Advanced ability to reformulate complex problems and recognize the implications of legislative decisions.
  • Technical: Intermediate proficiency in spreadsheet analysis models and database/website maintenance.
  • Independence and Decision Making
  • Benefits - applies only to full-time positions:
  • Eligibility varies by position and employment

Compensation

  • Author the Annual Xavier Impact Report, a high-profile publication detailing the university's economic contributions, volunteerism, research impact, and regional partnership outcomes.

Benefits

  • Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.

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