Associate Director of Federal Government Relations

Community & Government Relations

Full Time

87291BR

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor for Community and Government Relations and the Vice President of Government Relations for UCSF Health, the Associate Director of Federal Relations is responsible for planning and implementing the federal relations activities related to UCSF's health and education missions. The Associate Director will also be responsible for overseeing federal relations activities regarding immigration, civil rights, workforce, and any related Department of Justice and Congressional investigations.

Based in Washington, D.C., the Associate Director will serve as the liaison for advancing the priorities of the campus and medical center with members of Congress, their staffs, executive branch agencies, and other federal organizations by building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders to advocate for federal policies impacting academic health care, health professions training, and higher education. This position will collaborate with the UC Office of the President (specifically the D.C. office), UCSF leadership, and faculty and staff throughout the campus and medical center to understand UCSF's priorities and develop advocacy strategies. The Associate Director will need to develop strong relationships with peer institutions (academic medical centers and universities) and the associations representing UCSF to develop and implement strategies to advance UCSF's policy priorities. The position also facilitates positive relationships with federal government officials and mitigates any actions, concerns, or opposition that would adversely affect UCSF.

The associate director of federal government relations plans, develops, and implements strategies for government outreach, including developing and advancing policy positions through liaisons with governmental staff and partnering with peer organizations and trade associations to advance mutual priorities.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $87,900 - $187,700 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

UC San Francisco is a hub of discovery, innovation and humanity. It plays a pivotal role in the global dialogue of health and science, and is an integral member of the dynamic Bay Area community. The Office of Community & Government Relations (CGR) is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with campus neighbors as well as elected officials at the local, state, and federal level, on behalf of UCSF. CGR also coordinates the University's response to a wide range of political and policy issues, and advises administrators and faculty on strategies to facilitate dialogue with government and community leaders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of related work experience
• Advanced knowledge of practices and procedures associated with building and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of internal and external constituencies.
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including skill to produce information that is appropriately presented and effectively received by target audiences.
• Active listening skills, including advanced critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Skill to recognize potential policy and regulatory areas of institutional concern and address, resolve and / or mitigate problems or issues.
• Advanced knowledge of the legislative process, including organization procedures and the budget and appropriations processes.
• Advanced skills to read, interpret, understand and respond to pending and proposed legislation, including skills to write effective position statements and draft proposed legislation.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in planning and executing programs on a federal level to advance issues or policies in Congress and/or within federal departments or agencies
• Expert knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• At least five years of related work experience with Congress or the Executive Branch in roles of increasing responsibility.
• Ability and discipline to work autonomously and independently without daily supervision
• Advanced knowledge of the UCSF, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements, issues of concern and infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge of policy and regulatory issues impacting higher education and health professions training programs and familairliy with third-party organizations advocating on science policy issues.
• Advanced project management skills, including skills to plan and implement successful events with federal stakeholders.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000223 GOVT REL SPEC 4

Job Category

Government & Public Affairs

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Washington, DC

Campus

TBD

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

8 am to 5 pm; Monday to Friday