Associate Director of Federal Affairs
About The Position
The Associate Director of Federal Affairs in the University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Government and Community Affairs supports the University’s engagement with the federal government on issues related to its research, education, and service mission. The role reports to the Assistant Vice President of Federal Affairs and works responsively with faculty, students, senior administrators, and staff to support their engagement with public officials and ensure alignment with institutional priorities and strategies. The position is based in Philadelphia or Washington, DC, and involves frequent travel between those locations, as well as periodic travel to other locations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of legislative and/or strategic advocacy experience in a government role, government relations experience in a private-sector organization, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrable knowledge of higher education issues.
Nice To Haves
- Capitol Hill experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze legislation, policy, and political developments.
- Draft communications, talking points, reports, and briefing materials.
- Support the University’s engagement with key audiences and organizations.
- Collaborate with University stakeholders to facilitate events involving public officials, including campus visits, roundtables, and advocacy days.
- Support faculty, students, senior administrators, and staff in their engagements with public officials.
- Ensure engagements align with institutional priorities and strategies.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn, and for dependent children at other institutions.
- Basic, matching, and supplemental retirement plans.
- Substantial time away from work during the year.
- Long-term care insurance.
- Wellness and work-life programs and resources.
- Professional and personal development resources.
- Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, and cultural and recreational activities.
- Discounts on arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, goods, and services.
- Flexible work options and hours.
- Forgivable homeownership loan for eligible employees purchasing a home or residing in West Philadelphia.
- Adoption expense reimbursement for eligible employees, for up to two adoptions in the household.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
