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SalaryIMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
- The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
- Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
- In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.
Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.
Job Description
SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director ofGovernment Relations and Community Affairs, the Assistant Director assists with day-to-day management and coordination of activities and relationships with local, state, and federal legislative and agency officials, University staff, and other community stakeholders with a focus on local community engagement.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide support and direction to the varied University efforts involving community engagement, including, but not limited to the Center for Community Engagement and yet to be established units of the University that focus on forging University-Community partnerships and projects.
- Serve as a thought leader with respect to program staff around methodologies and best practices in authentic and effective community engagement.
- In conjunction with the Director of Government Relations, develop and maintain strong, authentic relationships with municipal, county, and state level community-based organizations as well as local and county elected officials and establish relationship strategic plan, goals, and expectations.
- Understand and effectively communicate the University’s mission, vision, core values and strategic direction to external groups, including key stakeholders and intermediaries.
- Work with community action groups to design and deliver projects that help to improve local health and wellbeing.
- Build relationships, as well as connect people with skills, tools and networks.
- Manage high-priority projects designed to achieve the University's mission and strategic vision; build and maintain successful working relationships and coordinate with a wide range of offices, staff, and stakeholders, internal and external to the University.
- Gather, investigate, research, analyze, and/or study information affecting University-wide, intradepartmental, or interdepartmental operations; participate in institutional planning, policy development, and problem resolution as a member of senior staff.
- Anticipate, identify and troubleshoot issues of concern or significance; exercise discretion to provide timely information and necessary updates across multiple stakeholders.
- Research, write, edit and/or coordinate preparation of special reports, briefings and presentations; conceive, craft, and edit messages, letters and other communications on behalf of executive leadership and the Director ofGovernment Relations and Community Affairs.
- Coordinate and/or oversee the scheduling of strategic events, meetings and other requests to balance and address key institutional objectives.
- Support and sustain a culture of service, professionalism and continuous improvement in the Office of the President.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of three years of professional experience in Government Relations.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and work effectively with administrators, academic leadership, faculty, students, community leadership, public officials, funding agencies, and members of the community at large.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Superior research, writing, and oral communication.
- Strategic planning skills.
PREFERRED:
- Master’s degree in political science, public administration, or related field.
- Ability to identify, analyze and address a wide variety of issues and problems in a high-intensity environment.
- Knowledge of the goals, objectives, structure and operations of a major public university.
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
- Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instruction.
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Government Relations and Community Affairs Position Type
Administrative Contact Information:
For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email
talent
@montclair.edu
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Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.
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www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/
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