Government Relations Director

Employment Benefits Overview

As an employee in our virtual workforce, below are some of the offerings that you will enjoy.

• 100% company-paid medical and dental benefit premiums
  • 75% of premiums paid for employee dependents
• Monthly, non-taxable, stipend to offset both internet and cell-phone expenses
• Full employer match at 3% contribution to 401k retirement fund (additional matching for employee contributions up to 5%)
• Up to ten (10) company-recognized holidays
• Accrue up to two (2) weeks of vacation and up to two (2) weeks of sick leave annually

• Collaborate with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to develop and manage a strategy that strengthens relationships with elected officials and government agencies, thereby enhancing their understanding of and support for College Advising Corps and its programs. 

• Work closely with the organization’s leadership to identify priority legislative and government relations issues. 

• Advocate for CAC’s priorities to elected officials and staff at all levels of government. 

• Manage work with external government relations contractors 

• Monitor legislation and policy activities, provide timely updates to CAC’s leadership about relevant policy proposals and actions, and collaborate with CAC’s staff to analyze potential impacts on the organization. 

• Coordinate government relations strategy with stakeholders such as board members, state and national associations, student organizations, and government relations departments from partner universities and other organizations. 

• Develop materials to support CAC’s government relations agenda, including talking points, legislative summaries, factsheets, testimony, reports, and letters. 

• Plan and implement events and activities to support CAC’s government relations goals, such as town halls, news conferences, campus visits, and meetings. 

• Provide technical assistance to CAC staff on government relations issues. 

• Manage the budget for government relations. 

• Assist with the development and implementation of special projects. 

• Potential for management duties and expectations in the role

  • All CAC Managers are expected to do the following: 

    • Provide coaching and direction on responsibilities, priorities and overcoming obstacles for their team 
    • Establish an environment that supports ongoing, two-way communication and a practice of delivering messages timely, clearly and concisely to employees 
    • Initiate and administer managerial duties such as interviewing, hiring, discipline, termination and role changes, collaborating as necessary with Human Resources and/or other members of management 
    • Assumes ownership for the success and failures of all reports, proactively working to develop, mentor and motivate each individual

All employees of College Advising Corps are expected to possess and exhibit the following consistently: 

• A dedication to an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to work 

• Passion for supporting the organization’s mission and for maintaining programmatic excellence 

• Proven success working with individuals of diverse backgrounds 

• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously, often with competing deadlines 

• Communication skills that allow for productive sharing, debate, and exchange of information and ideas, whether verbally or in writing 

• Willingness to engage digitally in establishing rapport and growing relationships with colleagues in a virtual work environment. 

In order to perform successfully as a Director of Government Relations, you must be a results-driven individual with at least 5 years of progressively responsible, professional experience in government relations. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in political science, public affairs, public relations, communications or related field and will also have/be: 

• Comprehensive understanding of local, state, and federal legislative and executive processes. 

• Proficiency in public affairs principles and practices. 

• Strong project management and planning skills. 

• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with public officials and their staff. 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with all levels of management, boards of directors, and staff as well as external individuals and groups. 

• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting legislation and policy documents. 

• Strong legislative advocacy, negotiation and persuasion skills. 

• Ability to communicate complex concepts through oral and written mediums. 

• Experience in preparing written communications such as reports, testimony, and factsheets. 

• Strong planning and organization skills. 

• Experience in managing and coordinating special projects. 

• Demonstrated management experience of people and consultants. 

• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and respond to short-term objectives. 

• Attention to detail and strong follow-through. 

• Critical and strategic thinking skills. 

• Experience in event planning and management. 

• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team. 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• Ability and willingness to travel. 

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

• Valid driver’s license required. ​​​​​​​