Vice President for Government Relations
Core
Lead legislative, policy, and advocacy efforts at local, state, and federal levels to advance the mission of a community college.
Role type
Executive Vice President for Government Relations (via careerplan.io/jobs/R7773-1-vice-president-for-government-relations-at-mc)
Builds
Strategic partnerships with elected officials, government agencies, and community organizations to secure public funding and influence policy.
Domain
Higher Education / Public Policy
Required skills
Government relations strategy, coalition building, legislative advocacy, stakeholder management, public speaking, policy analysis, staff leadership, budget agenda development, crisis communication
Preferred skills
State government experience, higher education advocacy success, navigation of public higher education fiscal processes
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive government relations strategy; translate institutional priorities into legislative and budget agendas; build relationships with elected officials and policymakers; represent the college before government entities; coordinate testimony and advocacy materials; lead and develop government relations staff; track advocacy outcomes and ensure institutional alignment.
Seniority
Executive, C-suite leadership
