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Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin’s largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC c.edu.

Serves as the President’s principal strategic advisor and senior confidant, functioning as the primary liaison between the President and all internal and external stakeholders. Provides executive leadership and oversight for governmental and legislative affairs, strategic communications and marketing, institutional research and effectiveness, and strategic planning.

Acts as the President’s senior deputy, coordinating cross-divisional initiatives, managing high-priority presidential projects, and ensuring seamless execution of institutional priorities. Represents the President and institution at high-level meetings, events, and functions while serving as primary spokesperson for the college.

Leads comprehensive government relations strategy and external relationship building with elected officials at all levels, regulatory agencies, community leaders, industry partners, and media. Directs strategic communications, public affairs initiatives, and advocacy efforts while ensuring institutional effectiveness and strategic planning processes support organizational goals and student success.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Presidential Support and Executive Operations

• Senior Advisory Role:Serve as the President’s principal strategic advisor and senior confidant on all institutional matters. Manage the President’s priorities, strategic initiatives, and key relationships to maximize presidential effectiveness. Coordinate and facilitate senior leadership team meetings and strategic planning sessions.
• Presidential Liaison:Serve as primary liaison between the President and Board of Directors, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders. In the absence of the President, or when strategically beneficial, serve as the institution’s official representative and spokesperson. Represent the institution at high-level external meetings and events when designated by the President.
• Strategic Project Management:Lead and coordinate high-priority presidential initiatives and cross-divisional projects. Ensure alignment of institutional activities with presidential priorities and strategic goals. Manage special assignments and sensitive institutional matters on behalf of the President.

Government and Legislative Affairs

• Government Relations Leadership:Serve as the college’s principal government relations officer and chief advocate. Lead comprehensive government relations strategy and execution at local, state, and federal levels. Build and maintain strategic relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, regulators, policy makers, and government agency leaders. Serve as primary liaison with Wisconsin Technical College System on all legislative and policy matters.
• Legislative Strategy and Advocacy:Monitor, analyze, and respond to legislative and regulatory developments affecting technical colleges, workforce development, and higher education. Develop and implement advocacy strategies to advance institutional priorities and secure favorable policy outcomes. Coordinate institutional positions on pending legislation and regulatory proposals. Testify before legislative committees and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Regulatory Affairs:Monitor regulatory changes affecting the institution. Coordinate institutional responses to proposed regulations. Maintain relationships with state and federal regulatory agencies. Ensure compliance with governmental reporting and accountability requirements.

Strategic Communications and Marketing

• Strategic Communications Leadership:Develop and implement…