Director of Local Government and Community Relations

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora
- Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642. Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular Time Type:
Full time Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40 Department: 900011 Gov & Community Relations

Work Shift:

UR
- Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 117 Compensation Range: $ - $. The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

The University of Rochester is seeking an experienced Director of Local Government and Community Relations to join our expert government and community relations team. The Director of Local Government and Community Relations is responsible for directing the day-to-day local government, neighborhood, community, civic, and regional relations activities and advocacy for the University of Rochester and its affiliates. The Director of Local Government and Community Relations connects the University with its surrounding communities, helping to inform, engage and foster ties between the University with local stakeholders to help advance opportunities and partnerships around shared challenges and priorities.

The Director of Local Government and Community Relations reports to the Vice President of Government Relations and the Vice President of Community Partnerships and interacts internally with a broad spectrum of university administrators, faculty, staff, community-facing university programs and services, committees, and student organizations. The position is based in Rochester, NY and requires some local and regional travel as necessary.

• 25%:
  Advances the strategic interests of the University of Rochester and builds and maintains close relationships with the Mayor’s Office of the City of Rochester, City Council, Monroe County Executive’s office, Monroe County Legislature, local/regional agencies, and towns and villages;
• 25%:
  Establishes and cultivates relationships with community organizations and neighborhood groups, including regularly attending and representing the University at meetings, promoting mutual understanding and collaboration on local and community issues, community-engaged scholarship, programs and services;
• 20%:
  Serves as a liaison between the University of Rochester and the community, including on local boards, and assists and advises University leadership, students, staff and faculty on a myriad of topics, challenges and opportunities;
• 10%:
  Facilitates meetings as needed with local elected officials and local organizations;
• 10%:
  Develops and executes advocacy strategies and community-building activities;
• 5%:
  Monitors, analyzes and reports legislative and regulatory activities in City Council and County Legislature impacting the University and develop associated memoranda, briefings and correspondence; and 5%:
  Ensures compliance with local and state lobbying rules.

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Public Relations, Communications, Political Science, nonprofit management, etc.) Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in public sector, community engagement, government…