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Chief Government Relations Officer

Employer
University of La Verne
Location
La Verne Central Campus

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Functional Title:

Chief Government Relations Officer

Position Type:

Administrative/Professional

Appointment Type:

Regular

FTE %:

100%

Job Description Summary:

The Chief Government Relations Officer (CGRO) reports to the President’s Office and serves as the primary liaison for the University Community with federal, state, and local elected officials, staff, and government agencies. The position actively promotes the University priorities, mission and successes with state and federal officials. The position develops and maintains a positive image for the University and strengthens lines of communications with key stakeholders, regional organizations and the business community throughout Inland Southern California, Sacramento and Washington DC. These interactions and relationships should enhance the University’s visibility and increase local, state, and federal funding.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to President, the Chief Government Relations Officer works in close collaboration with the President’s Office, the University Advancement Executive Team, the Office of Strategic Communications, and the President’s Cabinet. Through these efforts, this individual furthers communications, media relations, government relations, industry relations, marketing and development.
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The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement. If you’re passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne!

Specific Duties:

  • Cultivates and fosters bipartisan alliances to address state issues of importance to the University and to serve as a liaison between the University and state officials and agencies.
  • Partner with the Office of Strategic Communications and the Office of University of Advancement to consistently share with external constituents the University of La Verne’s mission and accomplishments.
  • Identify the University of La Verne’s government audiences. Once identified, develop a specific and targeted plan for engagement with each.
  • Increase the University’s scope of influence at local, regional and state levels
  • Monitor regulations at the Federal level.
  • Partner with Washington DC consultants engaged by the University of La Verne.
  • Develop a robust process to track state and national level initiatives.
  • Identify government champions – elected officials congress, senate, etc. and give them the social media quotes about social mobility, rankings, etc., so that they may post those immediately.
  • As appropriate, be actively engaged with regional organizations that promote workforce development, diversity, economic impact, etc.
  • Consistent engagement with the President’s Cabinet.
  • Align this position’s outreach, activities, and scope of influence with the University’s 2025 Strategic Vision.
  • Be fully aware of the 2025 initiatives (transformative, bridge, and incremental) in order to assist with outreach and fundraising, as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field
  • A minimum of 3 years experience with Government Relations
  • Demonstrated experience researching and writing local, state and national grants
  • Outstanding writing and research skills
  • Experience working with Hispanic Serving Institutions of Higher Education
  • Knowledge of practices and procedures associated with building and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of internal and external constituencies
  • Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including skill to produce information that is appropriately presented and effectively received by target constituencies
  • Skilled public communicator
  • Active listening skills
  • Critical thinking and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree
  • Advanced knowledge of issues of concern in higher education
  • Advanced knowledge of the governmental process

Benefits Summary:

Salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Location:

La Verne Central Campus

Number of Vacancies:

1

Posting Number:

2018-190733SA

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Organization

The University of La Verne is a 124 year old, independent, comprehensive, doctoral granting institution in southern California with an emphasis on research and publication. Classified by Carnegie as a Community-Engaged University, La Verne offers high quality, liberal arts and professional degree programs at the undergraduate to doctoral levels to traditional-age and adult learners. The main campus is located in La Verne, 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles, along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.

The University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution with 40% of the student population identifying itself as “Hispanic/Latino,” 55% students of color, 10% international students, and a large proportion first-generation. All programs have high retention and graduation rates for underrepresented minorities.  The University has a strong commitment to diversity and places a high priority on creating an environment that supports the growth and success of underrepresented and underserved populations.

The La Verne Experience is at the center of a strategic plan that is focused on serving an ethnically and economically diverse student population, one that is representative of the demographics of California.  The La Verne Experience pedagogical features include learning communities, theory-to-practice, experiential learning, community engagement and reflective practice.  Two prominent annual rankings of America’s Best Colleges - U.S. News & World Report, and Forbes Magazine recognize the University of La Verne as one of the nation’s top national universities. 

For more information regarding the University of La Verne, visit our website at http://www.laverne.edu.

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