Broward College · 1 day ago
Vice President, Government and Community Affairs
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$124K/yr - $174K/yr
10+ years expBroward College, located in sunny South Florida, is one of the largest state colleges in the country. The Vice President of Government and Community Affairs is a senior leadership position responsible for shaping and advocating the College's public policy agenda at the state, local, and federal levels.
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Responsibilities
Develop, evaluate, and review new and existing legislative initiatives
Identify emerging higher education issues and shape appropriate responses
Strengthen the College’s political effectiveness through engagement with legislative delegations, business, and college communities
Act as a liaison with government agencies, organizations, and associations, providing updates to state and national bodies, including the Florida Legislature and members of Congress
Manage relationships with local non-profit organizations to advance the College’s mission and initiatives
Analyze policy issues, advocate for the College's interests, and develop strategic partnerships to support public policy goals
Communicate policy positions across various audiences, representing the College in public forums and media
Draft policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy materials
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field
10 years of progressive experience in public policy, government affairs, or community relations
Demonstrated experience in higher education policy and legislative processes
Extensive experience in developing and executing legislative strategies and campaigns
An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
Strong understanding of legislative processes and government operations across local, state, and federal levels
Knowledge of higher education policy issues, trends, and key political stakeholders
Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Effective relationship-building, influencing, and negotiation abilities
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Proficiency in technology for research, communication, and data analysis
Ability to thrive independently and collaborate within teams in a fast-paced environment
Company
Broward College
Broward College is a state college located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.95MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2023-01-20Grant· $0.95M
Leadership Team
Hector Ramos
Chief Financial Officer, Direct Service Organizations (Foundation and BCEduventures)
Angela Rodriguez-Soto
Partnership Impact Manager
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