Director of State Government Relations

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Bethlehem, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $83K - $101K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ November 11th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Lehigh University is hiring a Director of State Government Relations. The role involves building and managing relationships with state government officials and consultants to advance the university's interests in Harrisburg, as well as supporting federal legislative activities and Capitol Hill advocacy to monitor and impact legislation relevant to the university.

Highlights

Develop and implement advocacy strategies for state and federal legislative bodies to promote university interests.
Manage relationships with government officials in Pennsylvania and coordinate state consultant activities.
Lead projects ensuring alignment, budget control, and timely delivery within the government relations scope.
Monitor legislative hearings, briefings, and events pertinent to the university.
Collaborate with higher education associations and peer institutions on advocacy goals.
Assist in federal advocacy initiatives and faculty/staff participation in congressional activities.
Coordinate university engagement with state legislative offices, including visits and information sharing.
Support government relations communications via social media and manage interns and student employees.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Political Science or related field, 3-5 years related experience, and knowledge of Pennsylvania legislative processes and higher education policies.
Salary range approximately $82,670 to $100,570, with standard background checks and valid driver's license required; occasional travel and some remote work permitted.