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Vice President Governmental & External Affairs

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MIFull-time$172K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$172K/yr
Location
Big Rapids, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Vice President for Governmental Relations & External Affairs provides strategic leadership for Ferris State University’s governmental relations, external affairs, and public policy efforts. Reporting to the President, the role serves as the University’s principal liaison with government officials and agencies and advances its mission and priorities through government and community engagement. The Vice President develops strategies, monitors legislative and regulatory developments, builds relationships, and represents the University to external stakeholders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Governmental RelationsExternal AffairsPublic PolicyGovernment EngagementCommunity Engagement

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Position Title: Vice President Governmental & External Affairs Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus) Department: 21000 - Presidents Office Advertised Salary: $171,737, plus university issued vehicle. Benefits: Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans FLSA: Exempt **Temporary/Continuing: ** Continuing Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time Union Group: N/A Term of Position: 12 Month At Will/Just Cause: At Will Summary of Position: The Vice President for Governmental Relations & External Affairs provides strategic leadership for the Universityâ™s governmental relations, external affairs, and public policy efforts. Reporting to the President, this position serves as the Universityâ™s principal liaison with federal, state, and local government officials and agencies and works to advance the Universityâ™s mission, priorities, and interests through effective government and community engagement. The Vice President develops and implements comprehensive governmental relations strategies; monitors legislative and regulatory developments; builds and maintains relationships with elected and appointed officials; and represents the University before governmental entities and other external stakeholders. The position works closely with the President, Board of Trustees, senior leaders, faculty, staff, students, and external partners to identify opportunities, assess potential impacts of public policy, and coordinate the Universityâ™s response

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