Vice President, Government Relations

Job Details:

Vice President, Government Relations Req #:
laur-00003820 Job Type:
Regular Organization:
Executive Location:
Baltimore Experience Level:
LHEG Description:
GENERAL SUMMARY:
TheVice President, Government Relationsis responsible for the development and implementation of strategies for on-going communications and collaboration with all of the university property's community partners and government officials. This individual will also develop relationships with officials and their representative staff at the national, state, city and local level. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Track and monitor proposed legislation or administrative rules that might impact the university properties. Analyzes, researches, and seeks input regarding impacts of proposed regulations * Develop and implement programs to foster relationships with key legislators * Participate in the development of public policy positions, coordinating relationships with the Congressional delegations and working to maximize relationships with key legislators. * Participate in the development and implementation of regulatory policies and practices. Oversees the tracking and monitoring of regulatory developments and formal regulatory process. * Develop relationships with state regulatory commissioners, staff, and other higher education officials in support of business and policy interests. * Provide analysis of proposed regulations and/or legislation, and maintain awareness of activities and dockets at the state regulatory level * Develops consensus regarding policy positions and responses to proposed regulations OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time. * Plans, conducts and directs work on complex projects/programs necessitating the origination and application of new and unique approaches * Sets operational priorities and manages resources to operational goals and budgets * Develops strategies and ensures maximum efficiencies in the utilization of human and financial resources * Ensures initiatives related to government relations and regulatory issues are implemented to achieve optimum results * Individual will work closely with regulatory and legal teams within Laureate Higher Education Group, as appropriate. Experience:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university. Master's degree in public policy, law or related field preferred * Position requires a minimum of 10+ years of experience with higher education and related public policy issues at a national level. * Demonstrated knowledge of higher education and related public policy issues, history of success working with government officials and academic administrators required, strong interest in the political process * Solid research skills, using both Internet and hard-copy resources * Strong organizational and time management abilities and attention to detail * Creative, innovative, entrepreneurial, and highly motivated spirit * Ability to maintain and ensure accuracy of a high volume of records and files * Ability to work in team-oriented environment under tight deadlines, experience in a highly collaborative environment * Excellent computer skills (e.g. MS Office proficiency, Internet research) * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Willingness to travel. Position will predominately focus in the Washington D.C. area with the federal government, but will require travel throughout the year to professional conferences, presentations, and other government/regulatory agencies. Laureate Education, Inc., and all of it's subsidiaries and affiliates, are equal opportunity employers. EOE GENERAL SUMMARY:
TheVice President, Government Relationsis responsible for the development and implementation of strategies for on-going communications and collaboration with all of the university property's community partners and government officials. This individual will also develop relationships with officials and their representative staff at the national, state, city and local level. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Track and monitor proposed legislation or administrative rules that might impact the university properties. Analyzes, researches, and seeks input regarding impacts of proposed regulations * Develop and implement programs to foster relationships with key legislators * Participate in the development of public policy positions, coordinating relationships with the Congressional delegations and working to maximize relationships with key legislators. * Participate in the development and implementation of regulatory policies and practices. Oversees the tracking and monitoring of regulatory developments and formal regulatory process. * Develop relationships with state regulatory commissioners, staff, and other higher education officials in support of business and policy interests. * Provide analysis of proposed regulations and/or legislation, and maintain awareness of activities and dockets at the state regulatory level * Develops consensus regarding policy positions and responses to proposed regulations OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time. * Plans, conducts and directs work on complex projects/programs necessitating the origination and application of new and unique approaches * Sets operational priorities and manages resources to operational goals and budgets * Develops strategies and ensures maximum efficiencies in the utilization of human and financial resources * Ensures initiatives related to government relations and regulatory issues are implemented to achieve optimum results * Individual will work closely with regulatory and legal teams within Laureate Higher Education Group, as appropriate.">EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university. Master's degree in public policy, law or related field preferred * Position requires a minimum of 10+ years of experience with higher education and related public policy issues at a national level. * Demonstrated knowledge of higher education and related public policy issues, history of success working with government officials and academic administrators required, strong interest in the political process * Solid research skills, using both Internet and hard-copy resources * Strong organizational and time management abilities and attention to detail * Creative, innovative, entrepreneurial, and highly motivated spirit * Ability to maintain and ensure accuracy of a high volume of records and files * Ability to work in team-oriented environment under tight deadlines, experience in a highly collaborative environment * Excellent computer skills (e.g. MS Office proficiency, Internet research) * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Willingness to travel. Position will predominately focus in the Washington D.C. area with the federal government, but will require travel throughout the year to professional conferences, presentations, and other government/regulatory agencies. Laureate Education, Inc., and all of it's subsidiaries and affiliates, are equal opportunity employers. EOE">