Associate Director, Government Relations (Administrator I)

Online Employment System•Chico, CA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Chief of Staff, the Associate Director of Government Relations serves as the University's primary staff liaison for state and federal governmental relations and advocacy activities. The position develops and maintains productive relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, government agencies, and higher education partners to advance University priorities and support strategic engagement efforts. The Associate Director monitors legislative, regulatory, and budget developments affecting the University; coordinates institutional advocacy activities and events; and provides analysis, briefing materials, and strategic support to the President, Chief of Staff, and other campus leaders. Working collaboratively with campus leadership, the California State University Chancellor's Office, and external stakeholders, the Associate Director supports efforts to advance public funding priorities, legislative initiatives, and policy objectives that further the University's mission and strategic goals. The position works closely with the California State University Chancellor's Office Offices of Advocacy and State Relations and Federal Relations to support systemwide advocacy initiatives, communicate campus priorities, and coordinate legislative and funding efforts that advance the interests of both Chico State and the CSU system. The Associate Director serves as a resource to campus leadership on governmental affairs, legislative processes, public policy developments, and advocacy opportunities and assists in strengthening the University's visibility, reputation, and relationships among governmental and public-sector stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, political science, public policy, communications, higher education administration, business administration, or a related field.
Three to five years of progressively responsible professional experience in government relations, governmental affairs, public policy, public administration, higher education administration, community relations, advocacy, legislative affairs, or a related field.
Experience working with elected officials, government agencies, legislative bodies, or public-sector organizations is required.
Must maintain a valid California Driver’s License throughout employment.
Must successfully complete and comply with CSU Defensive Driving Course.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in public administration, political science, communications, or a related and relevant field of study.
5+ years of direct professional work experience with state or federal legislative processes, appropriations, governmental funding, or advocacy initiatives.
Experience working in public higher education, preferably within the California State University system.
Experience preparing executive briefing materials, legislative analyses, or policy recommendations for senior leadership.
Demonstrated experience taking a lead role in large-scale organizational change initiatives with strategic impacts.

Responsibilities

Serves as the University's primary staff liaison for state and federal governmental relations and advocacy activities.
Develops and maintains productive relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, government agencies, and higher education partners to advance University priorities and support strategic engagement efforts.
Monitors legislative, regulatory, and budget developments affecting the University.
Coordinates institutional advocacy activities and events.
Provides analysis, briefing materials, and strategic support to the President, Chief of Staff, and other campus leaders.
Supports efforts to advance public funding priorities, legislative initiatives, and policy objectives that further the University's mission and strategic goals.
Communicates campus priorities and coordinates legislative and funding efforts that advance the interests of both Chico State and the CSU system.
Serves as a resource to campus leadership on governmental affairs, legislative processes, public policy developments, and advocacy opportunities.
Assists in strengthening the University's visibility, reputation, and relationships among governmental and public-sector stakeholders.