Manager - Strategic Partnerships and External Engagement; Office President Job Nacogdoches area,Texas USA,Government

Position: Manager - Strategic Partnerships and External Engagement (Office of the President)
JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an executive position responsible for facilitatingconnections between regional governments and stakeholders and SFAas part of the mission, goals, and functions of the university.

Serves as a liaison to the university and manages external relationships and partnerships. Assists the Director of Governmental Relations on legislative initiatives. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the President.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree is preferred.

Three years of related experience is required. Direct experience working with government officials and state agencies is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develops, cultivates, and maintains strategic relationships with state and local government agencies and officials, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, foundations,industry partners, nonprofit organizations, and other external stakeholders.

Serves as the primary liaison between the university and external public and private sector entities.

Identifies, evaluates, and pursues partnership opportunities that support the university’s mission, programs, and strategic goals.

Monitors federal, state, and local legislative, regulators, and funding developments affecting the university.

Develops and maintains productive relationships withlegislators, legislative staff, agency officials, and government stakeholders.

Coordinates advocacy initiatives and informational outreach efforts that advance the university’s interests and priorities,consistent with university policies and applicable laws.

Prepares briefing materials, presentations, talking points, andimpact reports for elected officials and external stakeholders.

Identifies funding opportunities from governmental agencies,foundations, corporations, and other external sources.

Represents the university to external agencies andconstituents, including attendance at relevant local, regional,state, and national meetings.

Assists the Director of Governmental Relations on legislativeinitiatives.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May be required to work overtime and to attend events beyondnormal workday.

Some travel will be required from Nacogdoches to Austin andother locations.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures, organizational structure, and external constituentrelations.

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes,regulations, codes and standards related to the area of responsibility.

Knowledge and understanding of higher education systems and structures.

Organizational skill in managing projects simultaneously while maintaining a satisfactory work product.

Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.

Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet,database, and word processing software.

Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including legislators, dignitaries and their staff,delivering positive customer service experiences.

Ability to proactively identify potential challenges and make recommendations to solve them.

Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal and collaborative relationships.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Ability to set priorities and complete assignments ontime.

Ability to learn office and university-specific software.

Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends, as necessary.

Ability and desire to promote a favorable image of the university.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Safety Statement

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F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will include safe job performance.

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.

This is an IT-sensitive position subject to Computer and Network Security policy.