Policy Manager

Job Description

The Policy Manager reports to the Vice President for Policy & Governance and serves as a key resource for the university’s policy development and governance processes. The position provides consultation and guidance to the university community on administrative and academic policy development, tracks the lifecycle of university policies through the shared governance system, and coordinates the University Policy Advisory Committee.

The Policy Manager is responsible for the centralized management, maintenance, and communication of university policies, ensuring consistency, clarity, accessibility, and alignment with best practices, regulatory requirements, and institutional priorities. The position exercises significant independent judgment.

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, higher education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in policy research, writing, development, governance, compliance, or a related field; experience within higher education is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, editing, and written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn shared governance structures and processes.
• High level of professionalism and ability to work effectively with senior leaders, faculty, and staff across the institution.

• Terminal degree in public administration, higher education, or related field, or experience equating to terminal degree.
• Experience working with institutional policy management systems or workflow tools.
• Knowledge of national best practices in higher education policy governance.
• Experience developing training or professional development materials.
• Familiarity with web-based content management and digital communication platforms.

• Overtime Status:
  Exempt – Not eligible for overtime.
• Appointment Type:
  Regular.
• Salary: $85,000 - $97,500.
• Hours per week: 40.
• Review Date: 6/19/2026.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Zach LaCroix at zlacroix during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.