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About AACN TheAmerican Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)is the national voice for academic nursing. AACN works to establish quality standards for nursing education; assists schools in implementing those standards; influences the nursing profession to improve health care; and promotes public support for professional nursing education, research, and practice. Position Summary AACN is seeking a Government Affairs & Policy Manager to provide high-level management and support to the government affairs and policy team for a variety of association and government affairs and policy activities. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Manage day-to-day engagement with a set priority including internal stakeholder engagement, external legislative and regulatory tracking and analysis, including reviewing government agency and congressional committee information for updates of interest to the department’s federal policy agenda or current AACN initiatives. Drafts and edits responses to supported legislation and policy, including letters to the Hill and the Administration, testimony, nomination process and letters, one-pagers, etc. Attends congressional meetings, hearings and briefings, national advisory council meetings, or meetings with the Administration for the department. Provides written and/or verbal summaries

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these activities are completed. Collects data and gathers other information on Congressional and Administration activity of interest to the department as appropriate. Manages and assists with the development of complex reports and critical analysis of legislation, rules, and regulations pertaining to health policy and higher education issues; manages and assists with the design and content of policy briefs /fact sheets, including state sheets. Assists in developing and managing AACN action alert content and messaging. Assists on any coalition, committee, consortium, or meeting activity as needed. Contributes to the government affairs and policy newsletter,

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various social media accounts, and assists on any other coalition activities (e.g. Nursing Community Coalition), including drafting written material and developing one-pagers. Other duties as assigned. Requirements AACN promotes higher education; therefore, a Baccalaureate degree is preferred. Equivalent training and work experience may be substituted. Experience on Capitol Hill, in an association, or in another policy capacity preferred. At least 7 years of experience required. This is not an entry-level position. Excellent ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Must be highly organized, detail oriented, flexible and collaborative, able to work at a fast-pace, perform well under pressure, and have good interpersonal skills. Strong customer service focus. Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Understanding of Canva and InDesign a plus. Familiarity with standard office equipment and practices including use of computers, email etiquette, phones, photocopiers, filing and organizing. Occasional travel may be required for this position. Compensation Range $65,000 - $85,000 Apply Click Apply Now to submit an employment application, including a resume and cover letter. EEO Statement The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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