Inside Higher Ed
Director Government Affairs (Government, Community & Economic Partnerships)
Inside Higher Ed, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Director Government Affairs (Government, Community & Economic Partnerships)
The Office of Government, Community, and Economic Partnerships is seeking a Director of Government Affairs who will manage the Maryland government relations portfolio, focusing on higher education, health care, research, workforce development, and economic innovation. The Director will lead a team of lobbyists and interact with officials and policymakers on legislative, regulatory, and other matters representing the institution’s priorities. This position reports to the Vice President of Government, Community & Economic Partnerships.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and enhance visibility of state affairs activities, both internally and externally.
Identify relevant state government issues and trends likely to affect Johns Hopkins Institutions.
Lead State Affairs Team efforts to address and respond to those issues and keep senior administration fully appraised.
Build and maintain relationships between Johns Hopkins and state government officials.
Attend meetings of trade associations and others that monitor the impact of proposed legislation on research universities and academic medical centers.
Represent Johns Hopkins perspective to policymakers and trade associations and assist in formulating coalition strategies.
Develop proactive and responsive legislative and regulatory strategy to advance institution interests.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in law or related field.
Four years of experience in Annapolis in the executive or legislative branches, or five years record of achievement in government affairs operations and lobbying.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Seven to ten years in Annapolis in the executive or legislative branches, or 7 years experience in government affairs operations or lobbying.
Technical Skills & Expected Level Of Proficiency
Advising - Advanced
Diversity Strategies - Advanced
Economics - Advanced
Political Sciences - Advanced
Program Management - Advanced
Public Affairs - Advanced
Strategic Communications - Advanced
Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and enhance visibility of state affairs activities, both internally and externally.
Identify relevant state government issues and trends likely to affect Johns Hopkins Institutions.
Lead State Affairs Team efforts to address and respond to those issues and keep senior administration fully appraised.
Build and maintain relationships between Johns Hopkins and state government officials.
Attend meetings of trade associations and others that monitor the impact of proposed legislation on research universities and academic medical centers.
Represent Johns Hopkins perspective to policymakers and trade associations and assist in formulating coalition strategies.
Develop proactive and responsive legislative and regulatory strategy to advance institution interests.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in law or related field.
Four years of experience in Annapolis in the executive or legislative branches, or five years record of achievement in government affairs operations and lobbying.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Seven to ten years in Annapolis in the executive or legislative branches, or 7 years experience in government affairs operations or lobbying.
Technical Skills & Expected Level Of Proficiency
Advising - Advanced
Diversity Strategies - Advanced
Economics - Advanced
Political Sciences - Advanced
Program Management - Advanced
Public Affairs - Advanced
Strategic Communications - Advanced
Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
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