The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey.

Job Description:

The Associate Director of Federal Affairs in the Office of Government and Community Affairs at the University of Pennsylvania supports the University’s activities to engage with the federal government on issues related to our mission of research, education, and service.

The Associate Director reports to the Assistant Vice President of Federal Affairs and has a range of responsibilities to support the University’s federal affairs activities, including:

–reviewing and analyzing legislation, policy, and political developments

–drafting communications, talking points, reports and briefing materials

–supporting the University’s engagement with key audiences and organizations

–collaborating with University stakeholders to facilitate events involving public officials, including campus visits, roundtables, and advocacy days.

The Associate Director is energetically responsive to campus stakeholders, supporting faculty, students, senior administrators, and staff in their engagements with public officials and ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and strategies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of legislative and/or strategic advocacy experience in a government role or government relations experience in a private-sector organization or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Demonstrable knowledge of higher education issues required; Capitol Hill experience preferred.

The Associate Director is based in Philadelphia or Washington DC, with frequent travel between Philadelphia and Washington, DC, and periodically to other locations.

Pay Range: $77,330.00 – $104,000.00 Annual Rate