Director of State Relations, Government Affairs

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Government Affairs | General The Director of State Relations is an integral part of the university’s state relations team. This position reports to the Associate Vice President (AVP), State Relations and along with the AVP, develops and promotes the university's strategic agenda with state government partners; monitors state legislative activity for potential implications and opportunities, develops advocacy strategies, works as part of a government affairs team that serves the university community and assists in facilitating university interaction with state elected and appointed officials and their staff, state agency personnel, other institutions of higher education and various constituent groups.

The Director of State Relations must possess an understanding of issues affecting higher education, a keen understanding of state budget and legislative process, strong research, analytical, and communication skills. This position is based in Columbus, Ohio.

The Director of State Relations, in coordination with the AVP, State Relations, will advance the university’s state advocacy and lobbying priorities before the Ohio general assembly, the governor’s office, and relevant state agencies. Specific duties include policy analysis, development of briefings and other materials for senior leadership on state issues, and representing the university with state-level stakeholders. Other duties include scheduling, coordination, and execution of meetings and events with public officials, correspondence, and materials prep as needed.

Responsible for managing ethics filings with Joint Legislative Ethics Committee. Assists with fiscal and other duties as assigned. Position handles highly sensitive and confidential matters for multiple high-level administrators.

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** Department Overview
** The Office of Government Affairs advances the university’s land-grant mission of teaching, research and public service in support of the success of our students, faculty and staff as well as the citizens of Ohio. We are committed to developing and sustaining strong partnerships between our federal, state and local public officials. With offices in Columbus and in Washington, DC, the Office of Government Affairs advocates for policies that affect the university including but not limited to student financial aid;

research; academic medicine; workforce development, and technology and innovation.
** Duties and Responsibilities
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** Represents the university on state relations policy, legislative, and budgetary matters before the Ohio general assembly, executive branch, and statewide offices to advance the university’s priorities;
Assists in development of university state advocacy strategies and policy priorities;
Monitors, conducts research, and analyzes state legislation, administrative rules, controlling board requests, and other regulatory issues which may affect the university and coordinates communication with appropriate university departments and officials;
Consults with and advises university faculty, staff, students and administrators regarding legislation and state initiatives;
Monitoring/tracking…