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Adtalem Global Education is hiring a Senior Manager, Issues & Public Affairs. This role involves executing public affairs strategies, managing rapid crisis responses, and building relationships with stakeholders to support business objectives and regulatory positioning. The position requires overseeing day-to-day advocacy operations and coordinating communications on political and regulatory developments.

Highlights

Execute public affairs initiatives aligned with enterprise strategy
Lead rapid crisis response efforts and coordinate internal/external communications
Track regulatory developments and provide intelligence to leadership
Build relationships with advocacy groups and trade associations
Develop messaging supporting business objectives and regulatory positioning
Collaborate with legal, compliance, and communications teams for consistent messaging
7+ years in public affairs, government relations, or advocacy with 3+ years in senior roles
Experience in crisis communications, legislative monitoring, and working with trade associations
Preferred background in healthcare, education, or regulated industries
Expected salary range: $80,337 to $145,077 with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401k with 6% match, and paid holidays

Senior Manager, Issues & Public Affairs Full Description

Company Description

About Adtalem Global Education

Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Adtalem educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being and beyond. Through equitable access to education, environments that nurture student success, and a focus on expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline in healthcare, Adtalem is building a brighter future for communities and the world.

Adtalem is the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Visit Adtalem.com for more information and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance

You're the hands-on execution expert who makes our public affairs strategy come to life day-to-day. This role is all about rapid response, stakeholder relationship building, and keeping everyone informed about what's happening in the political and regulatory world. Great for someone who's politically savvy and thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.

What You'll Do: Execute our advocacy and issues management agenda with a focus on day-to-day operations, stakeholder engagement, and crisis response coordination. You'll need to be proactive and politically savvy, able to manage sensitive issues with discretion while maintaining agility in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Execute public affairs initiatives while ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy
Lead rapid crisis response efforts and coordinate internal/external communications
Track regulatory developments and provide timely intelligence to leadership
Build relationships with advocacy groups and trade associations for policy support
Develop messaging that supports business objectives and regulatory positioning
Collaborate with legal, compliance, and communications teams for consistent messaging
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

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Qualifications

Experience Required

7+ years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or advocacy
3+ years in management or senior individual contributor roles
Proven experience in crisis communications and rapid response coordination
Background in monitoring legislative and regulatory developments
Experience working with trade associations and advocacy organizations
Healthcare, education, or regulated industry experience preferred

Skills

Strong strategic thinking with excellent tactical execution abilities
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Strong analytical skills for assessing policy impacts and developing responses
Relationship-building expertise with diverse stakeholder groups
Project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $80337.00 and $145077.00. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
12 Paid Holidays

For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.

You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance

Responsibilities

Execute public affairs initiatives while ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy
Lead rapid crisis response efforts and coordinate internal/external communications
Track regulatory developments and provide timely intelligence to leadership
Build relationships with advocacy groups and trade associations for policy support
Develop messaging that supports business objectives and regulatory positioning
Collaborate with legal, compliance, and communications teams for consistent messaging
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

#LI-AS1

Qualifications

Experience Required

7+ years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or advocacy
3+ years in management or senior individual contributor roles
Proven experience in crisis communications and rapid response coordination
Background in monitoring legislative and regulatory developments
Experience working with trade associations and advocacy organizations
Healthcare, education, or regulated industry experience preferred

Skills

Strong strategic thinking with excellent tactical execution abilities
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Strong analytical skills for assessing policy impacts and developing responses
Relationship-building expertise with diverse stakeholder groups
Project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines

Additional Information

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
12 Paid Holidays

For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.

You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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