Assistant Vice President of Federal Affairs
About The Position
The Assistant Vice President of Federal Affairs in the Office of Government and Community Affairs (OGCA) leads strategies to advance the University’s interests with the federal government related to our mission of research, education, and service. The Assistant Vice President reports to the Vice President for Government and Community Affairs and collaborates extensively with University and Health System colleagues. The AVP utilizes extensive professional knowledge of federal legislative, regulatory, executive, and budgetary processes and public policies affecting research, education, innovation, and immigration to analyze impacts and identify opportunities for our campus community. The AVP leverages well-established networks to represent the University to key public officials, higher education leaders, associations, coalitions, and other stakeholders, fostering constructive relationships as a foundation for meaningful communication and influence. The AVP possesses an advanced understanding of the legislative, administrative, political and operational activities of the federal government; a record of government relations experience related to higher education and scientific research advocacy; an expansive network of contacts; advanced communication skills; and Capitol Hill experience. The AVP has the ability to serve as a registered lobbyist and complete required lobbying disclosures. The AVP must possess a Master's degree and more than 10 years of professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The AVP is based in Washington, DC, traveling frequently to Philadelphia and periodically to other locations.
Requirements
- Master's degree and more than 10 years of professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive professional knowledge of federal legislative, regulatory, executive, and budgetary processes and public policies affecting research, education, innovation, and immigration.
- Well-established networks to represent the University to key public officials, higher education leaders, associations, coalitions, and other stakeholders.
- Advanced understanding of the legislative, administrative, political and operational activities of the federal government.
- A record of government relations experience related to higher education and scientific research advocacy.
- Expansive network of contacts.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Capitol Hill experience.
- Ability to serve as a registered lobbyist and complete required lobbying disclosures.
Responsibilities
- Advise University leadership on developments in federal government, policy and regulatory authority.
- Design and execute strategic initiatives to advance the University’s mission-oriented priorities.
- Represent the University to key public officials, higher education leaders, associations, and other stakeholders, fostering constructive relationships as a foundation for meaningful communication and influence.
- Analyze legislative, budgetary, executive, and regulatory actions, monitor political conditions, create advocacy strategies, deliver reports and briefings, manage discrete projects.
- Collaboratively integrate Federal Affairs activities and opportunities across functional areas of OGCA to help the team meet the needs of the campus community.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Tuition assistance for employee, spouse, and dependent children at Penn.
- Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions.
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Substantial amount of time away from work (vacations, personal affairs, illness, family time).
- Long-Term Care Insurance through Genworth Financial for faculty, staff, and eligible family members.
- Wide variety of programs and resources to support health, family, and work-life balance.
- Resources for professional and personal development.
- Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries).
- Free or discounted admission and memberships to Penn arts and cultural centers and museums.
- Discounts on goods and services such as new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and theme park admission.
- Flexible work options including non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
- Forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia (for closing costs or home improvements).
- Adoption Assistance reimbursement for qualified expenses related to legal adoption.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
