Executive Director, Government Affairs

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Job Description
*This position will be Open until Filled, for full consideration candidates are encouraged to submit application materials prior to November 12, 2023.
The Executive Director, Government Affairs reports directly to the President of the College and functions as a member of the President's Cabinet. The position provides leadership and operational oversight to the area of Government Affairs in support of the College's mission, goals, and legislative priorities. This position works closely with the President, vice presidents, and the other officers of the College to help develop effective annual federal, state, and local legislative plans. The person selected for this position will build effective and sustainable relationships with government, authorities, legislatively represents, external, and internal stakeholders to further CSN's institutional aims.
The Executive Director, Government Affairs is responsible for developing and managing effective college-wide Government Affairs communication efforts, including direct college-wide legislative communications for use by administration, and presentations to college, public, and stakeholder communities. The Executive Director, Government Affairs also assists the president and serves as the staff lead for supporting the CSN Institutional Advisory Council (IAC). Leads presidential accountability initiatives, as assigned.
As assigned, assists the President in relationships with elected, government officials.

• This position has a combined responsibility providing leadership and coordination with the college community in the area of Government Affairs responsible to the President's Office.
• This position will work closely with the President, vice presidents and other officers of the college to facilitate the college's goals and values. This position will also work closely with officials from NSHE, the state Legislature, local municipalities, and Nevada's congressional delegation to advance the college's mission.
• This position will initiate, create, and coordinate the development of an institutional communications plan and legislative strategies that support the college's strategic plan and direction. It will also represent the president's vision to external and internal constituencies, develop media and local, state, and federal government relationships and work with NSHE staff during and between legislative sessions.

Candidates considered most qualified will be those who can demonstrate the ability to plan strategically, implement best practices, work in highly political and confidential environment, network with key stakeholders, and assist the leadership team to take operations of this organizational unit to the next level, and have lobbying experience and established relationship with our elected officials and lobbying community.
Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Political Science or related field from an accredited college or university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of related professional experience.
• 2-3 years of management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• NSHE experience
• Possess strong business acumen.

The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Demonstration of strong leadership skills and ability to develop relationships and work with multiple constituencies
• Demonstrate knowledge of governmental systems and processes
• Capability to represent CSN at the Legislature and before other bodies
• Capability to work with NSHE on system-wide efforts and initiatives
• Responsible for coordinating and or conducting staff analysis of proposed state legislation, monitoring status of bills, and developing and recommending legislative strategies. Legislative liaison in coordination with NSHE
• Supports federal congressional and executive branch relations
• Assist with local government relationships
• Conduct detailed analyses, prepare frequent complex reports, and develop specific recommendation on communication issues and government relations
• Practiced judgment on media relationships, information sharing, and public accountability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and meet the needs of media
• Ability to work across departments to effectuate the needs of the administration
• Ability to communicate the college's messages effectively with internal/external constituents, i.e., a knowledge of organizational and local politics, CSN communication channels, technologies, and culture
• Ability to work with diverse groups.

Salary Information
Administrative Faculty E - Starting salary is $123,474.
CSN offers a generous benefit package comprised of excellent health insurance including medical, dental, vison, pharmacy, basic life insurance, and supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal). Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Comprehensive retirement plans, employee assistance program, tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs. Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.
Local Search
Out of Area/State Candidates may be offered travel reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates at time of travel.
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email, and phone number)
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team).

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Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.