Director of Government Relations and Community Engagement

Title: Director of Government Relations and Community Engagement

Department Org: Government Relations - 100410

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary

Location:

MC AD

Shift: 1

Posted Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

Leads the Office of Government Relations and Community Engagement. Serves as the chief government relations officer for the University of Toledo's local, state, and federal government relationships and provides key insights to and oversees the university’s contract lobbyists. In consultation with the President and President’s Cabinet, directs the university’s Government Relations activities at the local, state, and federal levels. Responsibilities include planning and development of the institution’s response to proposed legislation;

developing and maintaining effective relationships with government agencies and officials; analyzing, assessing, and advocating on legislative, administrative, and regulatory government activities as they pertain to university programs including academic, research, athletics, and health care; and communicating these activities and information to internal and external stakeholders in partnership with contract lobbyists. Oversees community engagement for the university including sponsor ships, partnerships, events, and programming to align with the strategic priorities of the university.

Education/experience/licensing:

• A master’s or advanced degree in political science, public policy, or law, or significant experience in government or higher education.
• At least 7 years’ experience working in government relations; or a university office with a major portion of responsibility relating to government relations and/or community engagement.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience required; seven years preferred.
• Experience serving as the primary point person for visits of high‑political office (governor, senators, members of the House of Representatives, White House visitors including cabinet holders, and senior agency officials at the state and federal level).

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco‑free. Pre‑employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

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