Executive Director, Government Relations Job at Confidential, Richmond, VA

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  • Confidential
  • Richmond, VA

Job Description

Executive Director, Government Relations

About the Company

Top-ranking university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1838

Employees
10,001+

Categories

  • Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Higher Education
  • Life Science
  • Universities
  • Education
  • Colleges & Universities

Specialties

  • higher education college university graduate school research art business life sciences medical and medicine nursing dentistry allied health communications

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Government Relations to lead the strategic advancement of its interests across local, state, and federal levels. The successful candidate will be the chief architect of the company's government relations strategy, responsible for forging influential partnerships, shaping public policy, and elevating the company's voice on critical issues. This key leadership role requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of legislative, regulatory, and political processes, and a proven ability to advocate effectively for institutional interests in education, research, healthcare, and economic development. The Executive Director will also be tasked with developing and implementing strategic legislative and executive branch agendas, monitoring and analyzing relevant developments, and ensuring a unified and strategic approach to government affairs across the company. Applicants for the Executive Director position should have a background in government relations, public policy, or legislative affairs, preferably within a complex sector such as higher education or healthcare. The role demands exceptional communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. A bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for an advanced degree in a related field. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of influencing public policy, building bipartisan support, and managing a team. Established relationships with government officials at various levels are highly desirable. The Executive Director will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership, fostering a high-performance, mission-driven culture, and ensuring the company's values of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality are upheld in all government relations activities.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief of Staff

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

  • CEO/President
  • Non-Profit Management
Confidential

Job Tags

Local area,

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