Institute for Women's Leadership Marquette University · 1 day ago
Associate Vice President, Government Affairs
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expInstitute for Women's Leadership Marquette University is seeking an Associate Vice President of Government Affairs to develop and execute advocacy strategies that align with the university's mission. The role involves building relationships with policymakers and community leaders, overseeing impactful campaigns, and enhancing the university's visibility and influence in public affairs.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Understand how Marquette’s students, faculty, staff, researchers, alumni, and friends, contribute to its communities and communicate these insights to key decision-makers as part of advocacy and engagement efforts
Analyze how higher education is perceived by diverse constituencies and use these insights to position and communicate Marquette’s mission, value, and societal contributions as needed to adjust those perceptions
Anticipate, monitor, analyze, and summarize on an ongoing basis federal, state, and local legislation’s impacts on higher education and Marquette and help determine university responses to shape or mitigate this legislation
Develop, recommend, and execute advocacy strategies to advance institutional priorities
Represent the university in policy discussions, hearings, and coalitions
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, government agencies, community and thought leaders to advance the university’s interests
Build a statewide network of business and other leaders, in collaboration with University Advancement, to support key university initiatives
Serve as the primary liaison between the university and government entities
Assess trends in public opinion and policy toward higher education
Build internal relationships to educate and advise Marquette colleagues on emerging opportunities and risks as well as the immediate and long-term effects of proposed legislation. Work collaboratively to determine how best to achieve favorable outcomes
Establish metrics and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of public affairs efforts
Offer leadership and partnership to various Wisconsin and national higher education organizations to amplify shared interests
In collaboration with University Advancement and the Office of Marketing and Communications, engage alumni and stakeholders in efforts to raise Marquette’s brand profile among elected, community, and thought leaders
In furtherance of Marquette’s Strategic Plan, “Guided by Mission, Inspired to Change,” and in collaboration with Marquette colleagues, expand strategic partnerships to maximize Marquette ability to contribute to the world
Lead initiatives to assess how best to invest the university’s resources in ways that meaningfully advance economic growth and social well-being
Engage community groups as part of efforts to strengthen university advocacy
Provide appropriate access to unique resources through Marquette’s students, faculty, and research
Craft messaging in collaboration with the Office of Marketing and Communication that positions the university as a thought leader and essential contributor to society
Prepare briefing materials, testimony, and reports for leadership and policymakers
Prepare internal summaries and presentations to keep stakeholders informed and to facilitate dialogue
Responsible for the supervision of staff which includes but is not limited to hiring, terming, performance management, and professional development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
At least 10 years of related experience
Supervisory experience
Ability to inspire confidence in people and create an aligned working environment
Drive for results and successes. Ability to challenge status quo
Demonstrated ability to set strategic vision that is mission focused
Demonstrated past success in allocating time, resources, and funds in strategic way
Ability to adapt to change and respond appropriately
Ability to maintain composure, diplomacy, and tact
Strong collaborator across constituents (conservative and liberal)
History of success in creating and managing policy initiatives
Well-developed network and ability to identify and build relationships with key leaders
Strong written and verbal communicator and negotiator
Preferred
Master's degree
Previous higher education experience
References
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
403(b) with up to 8% university match
Generous time off package
Tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement
Company
Institute for Women's Leadership Marquette University
The Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL), at Marquette University, was launched in 2019, through the generous support of the Thomas J.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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