"Associate Director of Federal Government Relations"

Please note: This position is located in Washington, DC. 3 days onsite required.

Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor for Community and Government Relations and the Vice President of Government Relations for UCSF Health, the Associate Director of Federal Relations is responsible for planning and implementing the federal relations activities related to UCSF's health and education missions. The Associate Director will also be responsible for overseeing federal relations activities regarding immigration, civil rights, workforce, and any related Department of Justice and Congressional investigations.

Based in Washington, D.C., the Associate Director will serve as the liaison for advancing the priorities of the campus and medical center with members of Congress, their staffs, executive branch agencies, and other federal organizations by building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders to advocate for federal policies impacting academic health care, health professions training, and higher education. This position will collaborate with the UC Office of the President (specifically the D.C. office), UCSF leadership, and faculty and staff throughout the campus and medical center to understand UCSF's priorities and develop advocacy strategies. The Associate Director will need to develop strong relationships with peer institutions (academic medical centers and universities) and the associations representing UCSF to develop and implement strategies to advance UCSF's policy priorities. The position also facilitates positive relationships with federal government officials and mitigates any actions, concerns, or opposition that would adversely affect UCSF.

The associate director of federal government relations plans, develops, and implements strategies for government outreach, including developing and advancing policy positions through liaisons with governmental staff and partnering with peer organizations and trade associations to advance mutual priorities.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $130,000-$145,000 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

About University of California San Francisco

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and high-quality patient care. It is the only UC campus in the 10-campus system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.

Internal Number: 87291BR