Director Government Affairs

Position Overview

Director of Government Affairs – Dallas College. Weekly

Work Hours:

40. Compensation Range: $97,800.00 annually (E06). FLSA:
United States of America (Exempt). Position Type:
Administrator.

• Lead implementation of Dallas College’s government affairs strategy and legislative priorities.
• Develop recommendations regarding policy positions, advocacy efforts, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Coordinate internal efforts related to legislative and regulatory matters affecting the institution.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Represent Dallas College in meetings, legislative and regulatory matters affecting the institution.
• Coordinate advocacy efforts with external consultants, lobbyists, and partner organizations.
• Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and political developments at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Assess potential impacts on institutional operations, funding, workforce initiatives, and student success priorities.
• Develop recommendations and response strategies regarding policy opportunities, risks, and emerging issues.
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations summarizing legislative and regulatory activity.
• Partner with college leadership, communications, workforce development, community relations, and other internal stakeholders to advance institutional priorities.
• Ensure consistent messaging and coordinated engagement with governmental partners.
• Support development and execution of legislative agendas and advocacy campaigns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Government, Communications, Higher Education, or a related field.
• Eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in government affairs, public affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, or a related field.
• Experience working with underserved and marginalized communities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from a diverse range of populations.
• Experience developing and implementing programs, services, and courses that meet the needs of a diverse college community.
• Knowledge of, and ability to maintain, the security or integrity of Dallas College’s critical infrastructure (for IT positions).
• Subject to a criminal background check; some positions may require a fingerprint check.

• Experience developing and managing relationships with elected officials, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Experience analyzing legislation and developing policy recommendations.

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory processes.
• Deep understanding of public policy development and governmental decision-making.
• Ability to influence and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex legislative and policy information into actionable recommendations.

Regular travel throughout the Dallas‑Fort Worth region; frequent travel to Austin during legislative sessions and periodic travel to Washington, D.C. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. Normal office environment with reasonable accommodations for physical challenges.