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Virginia Commonwealth University's Office of Government Relations seeks to hire an Associate Director for Federal Government Relations who will report to the Assistant Vice President for Federal Relations within the Office of Government Relations.

Position Overview

The Associate Director will work closely with the Assistant Vice President to pursue University and Health System policy and funding goals, strengthen relationships in Congress and the Executive Branch, support internal stakeholders, raise the profile of VCU and VCU Health with the federal government and national peers, and engage with association partners. The Associate Director will collaborate in the development of federal legislative priorities and execute strategies that advance the overall interests of VCU and VCU Health.

This is a newly created position at VCU; therefore, the successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter and collaborative team member. The role is hybrid and based in Washington, D.C., with regular travel required to VCU’s campus in Richmond.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate in the development of federal legislative priorities and develop strategies that advance the overall interests of VCU and VCU Health
Identify, develop, and execute on opportunities for VCU and VCU Health to influence congressional and federal agencies’ actions and rulemaking
Identify, develop, and execute on opportunities to raise VCU and VCU Health’s profile among policymakers and national peers
Develop and cultivate strategic connections with federal policymakers and staff
Draft internal and external communications, including background memos for senior leaders, legislative updates, letters to Congress, public comments, and talking points
Research, track, and report on federal legislative, budgetary, and regulatory actions that impact the institution
Manage events on Capitol Hill and in Richmond that involve federal government officials and their staff
Represent VCU and VCU Health in external coalitions, associations, and advocacy groups
Ability to serve as a registered lobbyist and complete required lobbying disclosures

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
At least 5 years of legislative experience in a government role or comparable position in government relations or policy at a private sector organization
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Strong working knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory processes, including the congressional budget and appropriations process

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Associate Director for Federal Government Relations

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907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284, USA

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Associate Director for Federal Government Relations

Virginia Commonwealth University