Manager, Issues & Public Affairs

Adtalem Global Education • Columbia, MD

41d • $72,000 - $128,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is your entry into strategic public affairs work - you'll support our advocacy efforts while learning the ropes of policy tracking and crisis coordination. You'll be the detail-oriented backbone that helps keep our reputation strong and our leaders well-informed. Ideal for someone with a solid foundation in public affairs who wants to grow their strategic impact. What You'll Do: Support operational execution of public affairs and issues management with a focus on compliance, policy tracking, and internal coordination. You'll contribute to crisis response efforts and help maintain our organizational reputation through timely intelligence and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, communications, or related field
• Experience with policy monitoring, research, and analysis
• Background in coordinating cross-functional projects and initiatives
• Familiarity with government processes and regulatory environments
• Experience in creating briefing materials and reports for leadership
• Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written communication and documentation abilities
• Organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare, education, or regulated industry experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Support public affairs operations including scheduling, documentation, and coordination
• Monitor emerging issues and regulatory changes, turning them into actionable insights
• Assist with crisis communications to ensure timely updates across departments
• Facilitate collaboration between public affairs, legal, and communications teams
• Maintain accurate records of advocacy activities and prepare leadership reports
• Create policy briefs, talking points, and stakeholder engagement materials
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees