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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University · 2 weeks ago

Senior Director Government and Community Relations

Prescott, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a global leader in aviation and aerospace education. The Senior Director will build and maintain relationships with the community and local government to maximize opportunities for the university, serving as a subject matter expert on aviation and airport operations.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Government Relations - This person assumes the role of an advocate and resource to public, private, and community partners of the university. Additionally, this person will coordinate and liaise with government entities in support or university legislative initiatives with outside government relations teams and government relations under the direction of the VP of External Affairs and Chief Operating Officer. This person will serve as the Prescott Campus point of contact for local, state and federal elected officials and university hired advocates

Community Relations - In this role, the senior director will build and maintain positive relationships to promote and foster collaborative partnerships that advance the mission of the organization. This person will be a liaison to outside organizations and community leaders. This person will be embedded in the community, serving as a representative for the university at community meetings and forum

This person will be a trusted resource of the VP of External Affairs, Prescott Chancellor, and also the Chief Operating officer on the Prescott Campus and in the surrounding community. The incumbent will be responsible for executing a vision and achieving positive outcomes for various special projects as needed. The person will help ensure information is communicated to the CRM specialist for record keeping and will assist in the planning and execution of strategic visits

Qualification

Government legislationBudget managementAirport operationsOralProject managementWritten communicationCommunity relationsStakeholder engagement

Required

Master's Degree in Aviation, Policy, Government Administration, Business

5-10 years of Legislative experience

Experience with government legislation and budgets required

Ability to communicate orally and in writing with senior government officials and community leaders

Preferred

Experience with airport operations preferred

Experience in planning and project management preferred

Benefits

Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.

Company

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Embry‑Riddle has been at the forefront of ground-breaking aeronautical milestones since the early days of flight as the world's largest and most respected university specializing in aviation and aerospace.

Founded in 1926

Daytona Beach, Florida, US

1001-5000 employees