Government Relations Professional Job at University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

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  • University of Vermont
  • Burlington, VT

Job Description

Government Relations Professional Location Burlington, VT : Position Details Advertising/Posting Title Government Relations Professional Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Posting Summary Reporting to the Executive Director of Government Relations, the Government Relations Specialist is responsible for policy research, communications, and public engagement for the Office of University Relations at the University of Vermont. The Government Relations Specialist is a key member of a small but critical team representing the university to external constituencies. The Government Relations Specialist works with and under the direction of the Executive Director and oversees administrative responsibilities for the Office of University Relations.
  • Create Research Briefings, confidential memoranda, position proposals, and executive summaries using independent judgment and research
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop, plan, implement , and advocate the University's strategic policy agenda
  • Collaborate with Executive Director regarding Office of University Relation's budget process, financial management, schedule coordination, and day-to-day Office management
  • Track legislative priorities, schedules and action
  • Coordinate the planning and execution of events programmed by the Office of University Relations
  • Communicate with internal stakeholders
  • Attend and participate in higher education association/consortial meetings
  • Attend hearings and other meetings related to all segments of state and local government
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced, high-pressure office. Strong familiarity with federal, state, and local government and issues impacting higher education issues and their research missions. Excellent research, writing, and editing skills. Effective creation and delivery of presentations to diverse and sophisticated audiences. Demonstrable history of reliability, organizational and problem-solving skills, and a track record of proficient community engagement. Desirable Qualifications Other Information Occasional evening/weekend hours required Special Conditions External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Background Check required for this position FLSA Exempt Payband Max (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE)) 99600.00 Payband Min (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE)) 52400.00 Staff Hiring Band Hiring salary budgeted at mid to high end of pay band Union Position No Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Open Date 08/08/2023 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No Position Information Position Title Constituent Relations Profesnl Posting Number S4563PO Department University Relations/10400 Position Number 004433 Employee FTE 1.0 Employee Term 12

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Documents Needed to Apply

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  • Resume
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
©2019 The University of Vermont - Burlington, VT 05405 - (802) 656-3131

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Afternoon shift,

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