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Posted Job Title
Associate Director of Federal Affairs
Job Profile Title
Associate Director C, Business and Finance, Legal and Government Affairs
Job Description Summary
The Associate Director of Federal Affairs in the Office of Government and Community Affairs at the University of Pennsylvania supports the University’s activities to engage with the federal government on issues related to our mission of research, education, and service.
Job Description
Job Description:
The Associate Director of Federal Affairs in the Office of Government and Community Affairs at the University of Pennsylvania supports the University’s activities to engage with the federal government on issues related to our mission of research, education, and service.
The Associate Director reports to the Assistant Vice President of Federal Affairs and has a range of responsibilities to support the University’s federal affairs activities, including:
--reviewing and analyzing legislation, policy, and political developments
--drafting communications, talking points, reports and briefing materials
--supporting the University’s engagement with key audiences and organizations
--collaborating with University stakeholders to facilitate events involving public officials, including campus visits, roundtables, and advocacy days.
The Associate Director is energetically responsive to campus stakeholders, supporting faculty, students, senior administrators, and staff in their engagements with public officials and ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and strategies.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of legislative and/or strategic advocacy experience in a government role or government relations experience in a private-sector organization or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Demonstrable knowledge of higher education issues required; Capitol Hill experience preferred.
The Associate Director is based in Philadelphia or Washington DC, with frequent travel between Philadelphia and Washington, DC, and periodically to other locations.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
President's Center
Pay Range
$77,330.00 - $104,000.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
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