Assistant Director of Federal Relations
Washington State University

Available Title(s):

1157-NN_ADMINPRO - Assistant Director

Business Title:

Assistant Director of Federal Relations

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

This Assistant Director of Federal Relations position serves as a vital member of the WSU system office of External Affairs and Government Relations team representing all five WSU campuses and our global campus. You will play a key role in providing strategic analysis and policy expertise on a variety of topics, including budget, appropriations to advance WSU's institutional advocacy, funding, and policy goals, providing a fixed presence with members of Congress and the Executive Branch including federal agencies, and national-level organizations. The Office of Federal Engagement and Advocacy is the unit within the University responsible for communicating institutional priorities, developing and maintaining positive working relationships, and raising the profile of WSU within the federal government.

You will collaborate with the Assistant Vice President to advance priorities within the offices of the President, Campus Chancellors, and College leadership on legislative, regulatory, budgetary, advocacy, and communications issues. The position requires detailed knowledge of the federal government, the legislative process, including appropriations and authorization, as well as the functions of a land grant university.

Essential Job Functions:
50% Advocacy and Engagement
25% Internal and External Communications
20% Analysis and Management
5% Other

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least one (1) year of managerial experience. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment. Positions may require applicable licensure and/or certification.

• At least 4-6 years of working with federal elected officials and/or federal agency representatives in a legislative capacity

• Ability to work with diverse communities and constituents of diverse backgrounds

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Record of dealing with confidential information

• Understanding of the federal legislative process, including the federal budgetary appropriations and authorization process, advocacy, and communications

• Experience with a successful track record in a legislative setting with increased responsibilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment while maintaining high work standards

• Flexibility and availability to travel by air several times a year

• Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license

• Willing to locate in Washington, D.C

Additional Information:

Department Name:

External Affairs and Government Relations

City, State, Zip:

Washington, D.C.

Department Link:

WSU Government Relations

FTE: 100%

Overtime Eligibility:

This position is not eligible for overtime.

Monthly Salary: $7,272.22 - $9,323.35

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation.

Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

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