Assistant Vice President

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The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Vice President in the department of Government and Community Relations. The Assistant Vice President for state government relations serves as a key representative of the University of Miami and UHealth to the state government. Responsibilities include facilitating and nurturing relationships with elected officials and their staff, governmental agencies, and key political contacts. The AVP for state government relations manages and implements University of Miami and UHealth state legislative priorities, informs and advocates for state public policy, regulations, research opportunities, and other issues of importance to the enterprise.

Core Job Functions:                                                                                                          

• Assist the vice president of government and community relations to develop and execute the University’s state government strategy in alignment with the institution’s mission, goals and integrated health system priorities.

• Monitor, research and analyze proposed legislation, regulations and policy initiatives affecting higher education and health care; assesses potential impacts, recommends institutional positions, and formulate strategic responses.

• Serve as the University and health system’s principal representative in Tallahassee during the State Legislative Session and interim committee weeks; lead day-to-day advocacy activities, coordinate meetings for leadership, faculty, and staff with policymakers, and manage engagement throughout the legislative and budget process.

• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with state elected officials, government staff, state agencies, peer institutions, industry associations, and other stakeholders to advance policy priorities and secure state funding.

• Represent the University and health system in higher education, health care, and community associations; build coalitions to enhance influence and strengthen institutional reputation at the state level.

• Serve as a policy advisor to the vice president on state government; proactively communicates legislative developments, assess risks and opportunities; advises and collaborates with key internal leaders and stakeholders to align advocacy strategies.

• Develops briefing materials, presentations, reports, talking points, and correspondence to effectively communicate institutional priorities and advocate for policy and funding goals.

• Plans and executes campus visits, roundtables, press events, and town halls to foster direct engagement between state government leaders and the University community.

• Identifies and develops strategies to pursue new state funding opportunities and expand existing appropriations and policy support.

• Builds close working relationships with executive leadership, trustees, faculty, staff, and student affairs to ensure enterprise-wide support for state advocacy objectives.

• Assists the vice president of government and community relations with managing a team of external state government consultants.

• Other duties as assigned.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications:                                                                                                       

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in relevant field is preferred

Experience:

Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in state government relations, legislative affairs, public policy or government advocacy.  

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Deep understanding of Florida’s legislative and political landscape, with experience working in Florida’s legislative process.

• Strong relationships with Florida policymakers and staff, preferred.

• Exceptional writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven, and highly collaborative environment.

• Willingness to travel to Tallahassee during legislative session and interim committee meetings; other regional and state travel as needed.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

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