The Legislative Analyst reports to the Director of Governmental Relations and assists in promoting and advocating for FGCU's Board of Trustee and Board of Governors initiatives as directed. This position requires significant monitoring, reporting and travel, primarily during Florida's annual legislative session. The Senior Officer utilizes specialized knowledge of university policies and practices and state and federal regulations affecting the university. This position also requires the ability to analyze and interpret government policies and evaluate potential impact. Acts as a liaison between the legislative entities and the organization.
FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.
Job Description Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Participates in the strategic planning process for the legislative session.
- Assists with advocacy for funding of FGCU initiatives at the state level as directed.
- Monitors actions of key legislative committees and tracks all state legislation affecting the university.
- Promotes awareness of FGCU accomplishments at state.
- Attends legislative and other applicable governing body meetings as directed.
- Work in coordination with Government Relations Advocacy Coordinator and FGCU Marketing to oversee social media messaging for governmental relations.
- Assists with the resolution of constituent issues that come through offices of elected officials and key stakeholders and other issues as directed.
- Maintains current knowledge and reports on state level activities impacting higher education policy and FGCU specifically.
- Assists in the preparation and delivery of legislative updates to key stakeholders. Analyzes legislation and reviews legislative publications.
- Assists, at the direction of the Director, in the development and expansion of relationships in the state legislature and state administration.
- Assists in coordination with campus visits and presentations to students from state and federal elected officials.
- Assists the Director of Government Relations and Office of Government Relations with both routine and special department projects and events.
- Organizes special projects and other assignments such as the coordination and evaluation of research, data compilation, and report preparation; recommendations; and creating reports and other documents on a wide range of legislative and high education issues.
Additional Job Description Required Qualifications:
- This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
- Experience working in executive or legislative branch of state government as a legislative aide or in management of governmental administration preferred.
- Deep understanding of the legislative process and rules, particularly Appropriations.
- Demonstrated success in a role with tangible experience of legislative and agency reporting.
- Strong existing relationships with current legislators and key members both in and out of the SW Florida legislative districts.
- Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience coordinating with contract lobby consulting firm.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to the position.
- Knowledge of budget control principles, practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of State and Federal government organization and legislative processes, including budget and appropriations processes.
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to understand, interpret, apply, and explain legislation.
- Ability to analyze problems and develop creative solutions to complex issues.
- Ability to prepare concise, meaningful and timely written reports in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to operate a personal computer for extended periods of time.
- Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability and drive to solve problems in a team environment with high energy and a positive attitude.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Demonstrated ability to act independently upon information and make decisions that achieve optimal results.
- Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.
Pay Grade 18
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Oct 28, 2024