Vice President, Government and Community Affairs

Broward College, located in sunny South Florida, is one of the largest state colleges in the country. With an enrollment of approximately 50,000 students supported by 4,000 employees, the College was rated as a best-in-state employer by Forbes and a top 10 community college by the Aspen Institute.

Broward College has a new permanent president and chief executive aiming to elevate the institution to new heights. We seek an experienced and dynamic strategic leader to join this transformation and help position Broward College as the number one destination for academic excellence!

The Vice President of Government and Community Affairs is a senior leadership position responsible for shaping and advocating the College's public policy agenda at the state, local, and federal levels. This role involves developing and evaluating legislative initiatives while liaising with state and local government agencies, elected officials, community partners, and educational entities to advance the College’s mission. The VP will work to enhance the College’s public effectiveness, ensuring responsiveness to emerging higher education issues and regulatory developments.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in public policy, strategic thinking, and the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders across all levels of government and the community.

• Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 10 years of progressive experience in public policy, government affairs, or community relations
• Demonstrated experience in higher education policy and legislative processes.
• Extensive experience in developing and executing legislative strategies and campaigns.

• At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

$123,530 - $173,500 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)