Director or Senior Director for Legislative Policy

Department: Government and Community Relations
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $95,000 - 120,000 per year for Director; $120,000 - $150,000 per year for Sr. Director
Compensation Band: OS-OA10-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0

This position can be based in Eugene or Portland.

Application Review Begins

May 11, 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application which includes:
1) An online application;
2) A current resume that address how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t think you meet every one of our preferred qualifications—use your application to let us know what is meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.

If you have questions about the application process or the position, please reach out to fass@uoregon.edu

Department Summary

Government and Community Relations (GCR) supports the University of Oregon’s (UO) mission of providing exceptional teaching, discovery, and service by strategically positioning the university to create awareness, build long-term relationships, and secure resources that increase understanding and further its aims. The unit comprises approximately a dozen employees primarily working out of Eugene, with additional offices in Portland. We are committed to fostering equity and inclusion in a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment that recognizes the value of all members of our community.

The Federal Affairs, State Affairs, Community Relations, and Economic Development and Strategic Partnerships programs together form the Office of Government and Community Relations (GCR). Government and Community Relations coordinates the University of Oregon’s legislative and advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels, including the university’s sponsorship and community engagement programs, and strategic relationships with companies, economic and business community engagement organizations, corporate foundations, and government groups. GCR’s mission is to build and strengthen relationships with the university’s constituencies and encourage investment in and support for the university, its programs, and its initiatives.

State Affairs at the University of Oregon is responsible for all university matters related to the Oregon Legislative Assembly, statewide elected offices and officials, state agencies including the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, state boards and commissions.

Federal Affairs at the University of Oregon has direct oversight of all university matters relating to the federal government, US Congress, members of the Oregon congressional delegation, other federal officials, federal agencies and advisory boards. This office assesses implications and opportunities for the university of federal legislation and other activities, and develops and maintains close relationships with elected officials, their staff, and federal agency staff to create awareness and generate support for the university’s federal priorities and initiatives. Federal Affairs is responsible for coordinating the university’s responses to policy issues and directs the university’s engagement with federal officials, agencies, events, and activities.

Position Summary

The Director or Senior Director of Legislative Policy serves a critical role in advancing the success of University of Oregon (UO), and its students, faculty, and staff through legislative lobbying at the state and federal levels.

This position works closely with university leadership to promote the UO’s value and secure sustained and increased investments in public higher education. The director/senior director serves as a strategic partner to both the Associate Vice President for State Affairs, and Executive Director of Government and Community Relations and the Senior Associate Vice President for Federal Affairs in advancing the UO’s legislative agenda and enhancing awareness among lawmakers and public officials of the UO’s strengths and contributions.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for State Affairs, and Executive Director of Government and Community Relations, this position will enhance impact across the State and Federal portfolios by aligning strategy and engagement on campus.

In coordination with the Associate Vice President for State Affairs and the Senior Associate Vice President of Federal Affairs, the di