Associate Vice President, Government Affairs

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Job Title:

Associate Vice President, Government Affairs

Department:

Government Affairs | General

Position Overview 

Reporting directly to the Vice President for Government Affairs, the Associate Vice President for Local and Community Relations serves as the university’s primary liaison to local government and community stakeholders. This strategic leadership role is responsible for cultivating and sustaining meaningful relationships with local officials, civic leaders, and community organizations to advance the university’s mission and priorities. The AVP proactively engages in local legislative and regulatory matters, advises senior leadership—including the President—on local policy developments, and drives initiatives that enhance the university’s visibility, reputation, and impact within the community. Through high-level strategy development and collaborative partnerships, this role plays a critical part in strengthening goodwill, fostering mutual trust, and positioning the university as a vital community partner. 

 

Department Overview 

The Office of Government Affairs advances the university’s land-grant mission of teaching, research and public service in support of the success of our students, faculty and staff as well as the citizens of Ohio. We are committed to developing and sustaining strong partnerships between our federal, state and local public officials. With offices in Columbus and in Washington, DC, the Office of Government Affairs advocates for policies that affect the university including but not limited to student financial aid; research; academic medicine; workforce development, and technology and innovation. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities  

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As a senior member of the government affairs team, represents the university in local government and the greater Columbus community as a high level strategic partner; In alignment with internal university departments develops proposals and identifies, develops and coordinates interactions with local government and community organizations to enhance support for higher education and the overall mission, goals and objectives of the university; Supports and advises the President and other senior university leaders in advancing priorities with local government and community partners; Establishes and maintains relationships with community leaders and varied constituency groups; Represents the university on local boards, committees and ad hoc groups; Monitors, researches and/or analyzes local government legislative and regulatory issues, policies and proposals which may affect the university; Stays abreast of emerging issues in community development; prepares periodic reports and presentation materials; Maintains knowledge of current political, economic and social issues affecting the university; Collaborates with other higher education institutions, associations, and coalitions; Ensures compliance with lobbying regulations and reporting requirements; Supports university projects (e.g., new campus developments) by facilitating local approvals, permits, and community support; Briefs stakeholders on key legislative or policy issues relevant to university operations; Maintains a calendar of local policy deadline