Senior Manager, Issues & Public Affairs
About The Position
You're the hands-on execution expert who makes our public affairs strategy come to life day-to-day. This role is all about rapid response, stakeholder relationship building, and keeping everyone informed about what's happening in the political and regulatory world. Great for someone who's politically savvy and thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure situations. This role is all about rapid response, stakeholder relationship building, and keeping everyone informed about what's happening in the political and regulatory world. Great for someone who's politically savvy and thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- 7+ years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or advocacy
- 3+ years in management or senior individual contributor roles
- Proven experience in crisis communications and rapid response coordination
- Background in monitoring legislative and regulatory developments
- Experience working with trade associations and advocacy organizations
- Strong strategic thinking with excellent tactical execution abilities
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Strong analytical skills for assessing policy impacts and developing responses
- Relationship-building expertise with diverse stakeholder groups
- Project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare, education, or regulated industry experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Execute public affairs initiatives while ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy
- Lead rapid crisis response efforts and coordinate internal/external communications
- Track regulatory developments and provide timely intelligence to leadership
- Build relationships with advocacy groups and trade associations for policy support
- Develop messaging that supports business objectives and regulatory positioning
- Collaborate with legal, compliance, and communications teams for consistent messaging
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
