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Emory University is hiring an Assistant Director, State Affairs in the Office of Government Affairs. This role promotes Emory's interests at the state government level by supporting advocacy efforts, monitoring legislation, developing partnerships, and managing communications and social media to advance the university's legislative priorities.

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Promote Emory's interests and support advocacy at the state government level.
Monitor state legislation, committee hearings, and policy developments; provide updates to leadership.
Assist in developing legislative priorities and coordinate tours for state government stakeholders.
Build and maintain relationships with key state legislative offices and external stakeholders.
Create research, background materials, and educational content for legislators and staff.
Manage OGCA's social media accounts to amplify Emory's legislative positions and priorities.
Collaborate with state consultants and associations to advance Emory's legislative agenda.
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in a state legislative environment.
Strong written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of the legislative process preferred.
Role offers hybrid remote work with required residency in Georgia.

Assistant Director, State Affairs - Office of Government Affairs Full Description

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Assistant VP of State Affairs in the Office of Community and Government Affairs (OGCA), promotes Emory's interests at the state level of government.
Supports the AVP of State Affairs in advocating on behalf of Emory and assists in identifying opportunities for partnerships between the university and government actors, where appropriate.
Supports the AVP of State Affairs in fulfilling Emory's advocacy priorities at the state level of government.
Assists in the development of OGCA's legislative priorities prior to the state session.
Monitors legislation, committee hearings and policy developments at the state level of government, provides updates to the AVP of State Affairs and the Vice President of OGCA.
Coordinates and plans tours of Emory for external stakeholders at the state level of government.
Attends Emory, government, and external functions on behalf of OGCA as needed to interact and develop relationships in Emory's best interests.
Develops and maintains working relationships with key state legislative offices.
Produces research analysis and creates background materials, as directed, to support the AVP of State Affairs and to ensure coordination across the OGCA team, as well as the entire institution.
Creates educational material for legislators and staffers by working with offices across campus to gather and distill pertinent information.
At the direction of the AVP of State Affairs, works with state consultants in advancing Emory's legislative priorities.
Works closely with Emory's state associations--attends meetings, identifies issues of interest to Emory, and communicates with internal Emory stakeholders regarding association activity.
Working alongside the AVP of State Affairs, informs internal stakeholders of legislative priorities.
Keeps leadership and key individuals across varied disciplines apprised of legislative action.
Runs and manages OGCA's social media accounts to amplify Emory's positions and priorities.
Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in a state legislative working environment.
A thorough knowledge of the legislative process and the roles of a major research university desirable.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Original Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Assistant VP of State Affairs in the Office of Community and Government Affairs (OGCA), promotes Emory's interests at the state level of government.
Supports the AVP of State Affairs in advocating on behalf of Emory and assists in identifying opportunities for partnerships between the university and government actors, where appropriate.
Supports the AVP of State Affairs in fulfilling Emory's advocacy priorities at the state level of government.
Assists in the development of OGCA's legislative priorities prior to the state session.
Monitors legislation, committee hearings and policy developments at the state level of government, provides updates to the AVP of State Affairs and the Vice President of OGCA.
Coordinates and plans tours of Emory for external stakeholders at the state level of government.
Attends Emory, government, and external functions on behalf of OGCA as needed to interact and develop relationships in Emory's best interests.
Develops and maintains working relationships with key state legislative offices.
Produces research analysis and creates background materials, as directed, to support the AVP of State Affairs and to ensure coordination across the OGCA team, as well as the entire institution.
Creates educational material for legislators and staffers by working with offices across campus to gather and distill pertinent information.
At the direction of the AVP of State Affairs, works with state consultants in advancing Emory's legislative priorities.
Works closely with Emory's state associations--attends meetings, identifies issues of interest to Emory, and communicates with internal Emory stakeholders regarding association activity.
Working alongside the AVP of State Affairs, informs internal stakeholders of legislative priorities.
Keeps leadership and key individuals across varied disciplines apprised of legislative action.
Runs and manages OGCA's social media accounts to amplify Emory's positions and priorities.
Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in a state legislative working environment.
A thorough knowledge of the legislative process and the roles of a major research university desirable.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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