Government & Community Relations Coordinator - Office of the Chancellor - 15946
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ATTENTION:
The Office of the Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater seeks a Government & Community Relations Coordinator (Outreach Program Manager I).
JOB DETAILS:
This full-time position will work with the Chancellor and Chief of Staff to serve as the liaison and colleague for government relations and community outreach functions that supports initiatives for the UW-Whitewater campus. The position will be responsible for the development of strong working relationships with the state legislature, the Wisconsin Congressional delegation, city and regional community leaders, and advocates for UW-Whitewater. This position will assist with the development and execution of key outreach projects, maintain contact with the legislature, develop strong relationships with UW System government outreach staff, and hold a broad understanding of higher education issues, including pending legislation and budgeting implications both in the state and nationally. This position will be responsible for orchestrating meetings for the Chancellor with local, regional and federal legislators. The person in this position must be a strategic thinker who possesses the ability to summarize legislative issues that impact higher education on the state and national level, and other duties as assigned by the Chief of Staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy and administration, law, communications or a related field
- Three years of experience with increased responsibility in a related field
- Ability to communicate and develop relationships with the Wisconsin state legislature
- Must possess a demonstrated knowledge of state government, major public policy issues, and the biennial budget process. Experience in and knowledge of public higher education is preferred
- Ability to communicate and develop relationships with Federal lawmakers and agencies
- Effective and professional written and oral communication skills and the ability to build successful relationships with diverse groups and individuals
- Ability to research, analyze, and articulate complex educational and legislative issues, as well as the ability to plan effective strategic responses
- Ability to work on complex projects, handle multiple priorities, and produce communications and external relations strategies in a team environment
- Ability to understand and work in a dynamic, complex environment and the ability to work quickly, accurately, and independently under tight deadlines
- Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information with the utmost discretion
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. In the fall of 2018, as a result of the University of Wisconsin System’s restructuring of the state’s 13 two-year campuses formerly known as UW Colleges, UW–Rock County began operating as a branch campus of UW–Whitewater under the new name of University of Wisconsin–Whitewater at Rock County. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Main Campus and Rock County Campus are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offers the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.
The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs. UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per UPS Operation Policy: TC1, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.
SPECIAL NOTES:
UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Application review will begin November 14, 2019 and this position will remain open until filled. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1024 or hrstudent@uww.edu.
For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Kari Heidenreich
Chief of Staff
heidenre KA12@uww.edu
(262) 472-1921
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
- Three Professional/Supervisory References with contact information
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