Available Title(s):

1155-NN_ADMINPRO - Director

Business Title:

Director of Federal Relations

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Director of Federal Relations for WSU DC serves on behalf of the University President and Vice President of External Affairs and Government Relations and is responsible for developing an annual federal legislative agenda and implementing strategies to move that agenda forward. They oversee institutional activities aimed at growing federal engagement and support. This position advises University Leadership and the Vice President of External Affairs and Government Relations on University matters, participates in institutional strategy development, and assists with overall planning, management, and execution of strategic initiatives for the Vice President. They are responsible for providing leadership, direction, planning, and administration for engagement and advocacy directed toward federal policy and funding objectives. This includes interacting with and organizing in-state, regional, and national stakeholders to support strategic efforts in Washington DC, as well as engagement in DC with congress, administration, and stakeholders.

This position is remote/located in Washington D.C.

Essential Functions:

• 40% - Internal Constituent Engagement

• 15% - Communications

• 40% - External relationships

• 5% - Other

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least three (3) years of managerial experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment.

• Relevant experience includes government affairs or other relevant experience.

• Knowledge of the federal legislative process.

• Demonstrated public relations, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education or similar complex organization.

Additional Information:

Area/College: External Affairs and Government Relations

Department Name: Federal Relations

City, State, Zip: Washington, D.C.

Department Link: WSU Government Relations

Monthly Salary: $10,085.96 - $12,613.50 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

FTE: 100%

Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Ineligible

This is a permanent position.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Monday, February 26, 2024 at 11:59pm.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.