Murray State University
Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs
Murray State University, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs
The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Public Affairs reports to the University President and oversees the University’s governmental relations and institutional affairs. The AVP manages relationships with state, federal and local governments, local and regional leaders and provides support to the President, senior administrators, Board of Regents and the broader campus. Responsibilities include: Reinforce the University’s legislative priorities in local, state and federal governments Provide support to the President and senior administrative staff in advancing institutional initiatives, public policy, and community outreach. Supervise the University’s contracted legislative agents, as directed. Serve as the University’s primary contact for University administrators, faculty, and staff regarding the coordination of all governmental and legislative activities, meetings, and communications with government officials. Assist with drafting and advancing needed legislation in order to advance the interests of the University and its respective colleges, schools, departments and units Coordinate University events and communications for state legislators, regional leaders, members of Congress or governmental staff members when visiting campus. Work with each of the University’s colleges, schools, departments and administrative offices to monitor and address legislative activities and policy needs. Work with members of the University Community to coordinate presentations to state and federal legislative committees or with various governmental agencies. Ensure that effective program planning and assessment are carried out to accomplish the goals and objectives of the departmental and University strategic marketing and branding plans. Coordinate with the Office of Branding, Marketing and Communication regarding the President’s social media and other joint projects. Collaborate with the Office of Development on Town and Gown Community Partnership program and initiatives as well as other community relations. Serve as a special liaison to the Office of Alumni and Office of Development on special initiatives and fundraising projects on behalf of the MSU President. Provide leadership and direction as needed for regional outreach. Represent the University’s mission, vision and values at official functions both on and off campus. Develop and manage operating budgets. Assist with overall operational risk management matters. Represent the President at various events on and off campus as directed. Other duties as assigned. Murray State University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Public Affairs reports to the University President and oversees the University’s governmental relations and institutional affairs. The AVP manages relationships with state, federal and local governments, local and regional leaders and provides support to the President, senior administrators, Board of Regents and the broader campus. Responsibilities include: Reinforce the University’s legislative priorities in local, state and federal governments Provide support to the President and senior administrative staff in advancing institutional initiatives, public policy, and community outreach. Supervise the University’s contracted legislative agents, as directed. Serve as the University’s primary contact for University administrators, faculty, and staff regarding the coordination of all governmental and legislative activities, meetings, and communications with government officials. Assist with drafting and advancing needed legislation in order to advance the interests of the University and its respective colleges, schools, departments and units Coordinate University events and communications for state legislators, regional leaders, members of Congress or governmental staff members when visiting campus. Work with each of the University’s colleges, schools, departments and administrative offices to monitor and address legislative activities and policy needs. Work with members of the University Community to coordinate presentations to state and federal legislative committees or with various governmental agencies. Ensure that effective program planning and assessment are carried out to accomplish the goals and objectives of the departmental and University strategic marketing and branding plans. Coordinate with the Office of Branding, Marketing and Communication regarding the President’s social media and other joint projects. Collaborate with the Office of Development on Town and Gown Community Partnership program and initiatives as well as other community relations. Serve as a special liaison to the Office of Alumni and Office of Development on special initiatives and fundraising projects on behalf of the MSU President. Provide leadership and direction as needed for regional outreach. Represent the University’s mission, vision and values at official functions both on and off campus. Develop and manage operating budgets. Assist with overall operational risk management matters. Represent the President at various events on and off campus as directed. Other duties as assigned. Murray State University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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