Assistant Vice Chancellor, Government Relations (North Texas Institutions)

Job Title

Assistant Vice Chancellor, Government Relations (North Texas Institutions)

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

State Relations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Austin, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP venter: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

The Assistant Vice Chancellor of Government Relations is the Government Relations Officer for Tarleton State University, East Texas A&M, Texas A&M-Texarkana and Texas A&M-Fort Worth. This position reports to the Vice Chancellor for Government Relations and will serve as a member of the A&M System Government Relations team reviewing, monitoring, and responding to legislative actions impacting assigned institutions. This person will also establish and maintain key contacts within assigned institutions as well as in all levels of legislature, state agencies, and higher education.

Responsibilities:
- Serve as the System legislative liaison for Tarleton State University, East Texas A&M, Texas A&M-Texarkana and Texas A&M-Fort Worth.

- Provide strategic legislative approaches to support the legislative and appropriations needs of the assigned institutions.

- Work with the assigned institutions' elected members and staff in securing state appropriations and passage of legislation.

- Assist the Office of Federal Relations in managing issues and relationships with the local offices/staff of federal elected officials as directed.

- Cultivate and maintain key relationships at assigned institutions through regular communication and campus visits.

- Cultivate and maintain relationships with federal, state and local government officials, government departments and agencies, as an advocate for the TAMUS mission.

- Coordinate and support high-profile visits, engagements, and events with Members of the Texas Legislature.

- Identify, communicate, and pursue opportunities for funding enhancements via the state appropriations process.

- Monitor, research, analyze and review legislation that may affect TAMUS and its institutions and agencies, and prepare/present verbal and written status updates on developments.

- Work in concert with Government Relations colleagues to assist in the preparation of materials for speeches, legislative hearings, correspondence and direct responses to legislative inquiries, tailoring the information to fit the audience.

- Research various state higher education and general government policy issues. Research and prepare policy papers, reports, presentations and summary information concerning assigned institutions.

- Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Government, Public Policy, Public Relations, Communications or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three years of related experience in any combination of the following: Government Relations, General Government, State and Federal Government Affairs, Congressional and/or Texas State Legislative Process.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

- Knowledge of the state and federal legislative processes.

- Proven ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with legislative and leadership staff.

- Proven