"Vice President, Government and Community Affairs"

Job Profile Summary

Broward College, located in sunny South Florida, is one of the largest state colleges in the country. With an enrollment of approximately 50,000 students supported by 4,000 employees, the College was rated as a best-in-state employer by Forbes and a top 10 community college by the Aspen Institute.

Broward College has a new permanent president and chief executive aiming to elevate the institution to new heights. We seek an experienced and dynamic strategic leader to join this transformation and help position Broward College as the number one destination for academic excellence!

The Vice President of Government and Community Affairs is a senior leadership position responsible for shaping and advocating the College's public policy agenda at the state, local, and federal levels. This role involves developing and evaluating legislative initiatives while liaising with state and local government agencies, elected officials, community partners, and educational entities to advance the College’s mission. The VP will work to enhance the College’s public effectiveness, ensuring responsiveness to emerging higher education issues and regulatory developments. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in public policy, strategic thinking, and the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders across all levels of government and the community.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 10 years of progressive experience in public policy, government affairs, or community relations
• Demonstrated experience in higher education policy and legislative processes.
• Extensive experience in developing and executing legislative strategies and campaigns.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, evaluate, and review new and existing legislative initiatives.
• Identify emerging higher education issues and shape appropriate responses.
• Strengthen the College’s political effectiveness through engagement with legislative delegations, business, and college communities.
• Act as a liaison with government agencies, organizations, and associations, providing updates to state and national bodies, including the Florida Legislature and members of Congress.
• Manage relationships with local non-profit organizations to advance the College’s mission and initiatives.
• Analyze policy issues, advocate for the College's interests, and develop strategic partnerships to support public policy goals.
• Communicate policy positions across various audiences, representing the College in public forums and media.
• Draft policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of legislative processes and government operations across local, state, and federal levels.
• Knowledge of higher education policy issues, trends, and key political stakeholders.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Effective relationship-building, influencing, and negotiation abilities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in technology for research, communication, and data analysis.
• Ability to thrive independently and collaborate within teams in a fast-paced environment.

Cultural Attributes:

At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Job Details

• Job Title: Vice President, Government and Community Affairs
• Position Number: P0091030
• Job Status: Full time Regular
• Department: Senior Executive Management
• Location: Willis Holcombe Center
• Pay Grade: 111
• Salary: $150,500 - $175,500 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)
• Work Shift: First Shift
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday/weekend/varies
• Hours Per Week: 37.5
• Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Comments: To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript are required.

Special Instructions to Applicant: For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.