State and Federal Governmental Relations

Posting Number: SP005001P

Division/College: President's Area

Department: President's Office

Location: Boise

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

The Special Assistant to the President for State Governmental Relations ensures the University of Idaho is represented in all aspects of state governmental relations and supports federal governmental relations.

Duties may include:

• Increasing the level of funding and other support for scholarly and creative activity from state sources while increasing the stature of the University of Idaho as the land grant university for the State
• Building relationships that develop and maintain an effective state legislative network for the advancement of University strategic initiatives and priorities
• Building relationships to help educate about and advance university initiatives within the executive branch of state government
• Working in close collaboration with university leadership and Idaho colleagues statewide on matters relating to state relations, as well as with officers and staff at other colleges and universities
• Collaborating with the Vice President of Research and Economic Development and external advisory/lobby groups for federal relations in support of expanding research success and R1 status
• Coordinating with University Communications and Marketing for consistent messages aimed at identified constituents and external entities as well as helping to operationalize a network focused on advancing the University’s priorities
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Two years of experience in government relations, public policy, lobbying, political campaigns, legislative work, or higher education administration

Required Education:

Bachelors degree

Required Other:

Additional Preferred:

• 4 years experience in legislative, lobbying or governmental affairs
• Significant experience with and/or at the University of Idaho, higher education or other state agency

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $130,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience

Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment

FTE: 1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding:

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

Posting Date: 08/29/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by September 15th will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until filled. To receive first consideration, please submit a current resume cover letter, and references no later than September 15th. In your cover letter, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49360

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.