Assistant Director of Local Government Relations
Core
Advancing USC's policy priorities and institutional interests at local levels of government through advocacy, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
Role type
Senior government relations specialist (local public affairs)
Builds
Advocacy strategies and policy positions for the university before City and County of Los Angeles entities
Domain
Higher education public policy and local government relations
Required skills
Government relations, legislative analysis, public policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, project management, relationship building, negotiation, consensus building, regulatory impact assessment
Preferred skills
Master's degree, state and federal legislative process knowledge, public speaking, community familiarity
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze local legislative and regulatory issues; prepare policy briefs, white papers, and executive memos; represent university interests in regional coalitions and government task forces; coordinate advocacy plans and engage elected officials; collaborate with internal departments on policy impacts; prepare leaders for legislative hearings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
