General Information
| Job Description | GOVERNMENT REL SPEC 3 | Working Title | Advocacy & Community Engagement Manager |
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| Job Code | 009361 | Grade | 23 |
| Department Name | Govt. & Community Relations - D01186 | Department Head | Elizabeth Romero |
| Supervisor | Elizabeth Romero | Effective Date | 05/15/2023 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus and/or medical center policies and procedures. Plans, develops and implements strategies for government outreach, to include specifically developing and advancing policy positions through liaisons with governmental staff. Assignments typically include a wide range of external relations issues and constituencies. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the general supervision of the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Governmental & Community Relations, the Advocacy & Community Engagement Manager supports the department's charge to build relationships, enhance the University's presence, and generates support for UC Riverside's mission of education, research and public service. Major areas of focus and responsibility include direct legislative advocacy, economic and regional development, community engagement, communications, public policy analysis, program and event coordination and research. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Projects include government and/or industry lobbying efforts.
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20 |
Develops and implements programs, events and/or communication strategies designed to inform external constituencies of institutional programs, activities, policies, and practices; constituencies may include the general public, prospective students, parents, donors, campus and/or medical center
visitors, government and/or community representatives.
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20 |
May research various topics and gather relevant data to inform unit strategic plans, keeping management informed as necessary and providing input as required.
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20 |
| Monitors and interprets federal and state legislation and/or proposed actions by city government. | 15 |
| May mentor less experienced staff members. | 5 |
| Responds to constituent inquiries. | 5 |
| Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and/or local laws, regulations and/or rules, standards and guidelines. | 5 |
| Keeps senior administration informed of potential campus and/or medical center impact of proposed government/community actions. | 5 |
| Serve on the voter engagement committee and work with systemwide plans for all major elections as the civic and voter empowerment coordinator for the campus. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Thorough knowledge of public policy. | Required |
| Thorough written, verbal and interpersonal communications, tact and political acumen to effectively represent the campus and/or medical center. | Required |
| Skill in project management, including event planning and meeting deadlines. | Required |
| Thorough research, analytical and critical thinking skills, including sound judgment and decision-making skills and skill to correctly identifying real and potential problems, advising management as required, and proposing effective strategic resolutions. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge and understanding of the legislative process and how these activities can/will impact the campus and/or medical center and strong skills in reading and interpreting proposed legislation. | Required |
| Written skills to produce effective position statements and draft proposed legislation. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of basic concepts, principles, and procedures of building and maintaining effective relations with internal and external constituencies. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of the campus and/or medical center, its mission, goals, objectives, programs, achievements, infrastructure and issues of concern. | Required |
| Knowledge of public policy and the legislative process. | Required |
| General understanding of and comfort with information technology. | Required |
| Ability to enter, edit, retrieve information, recognize errors, and initiate corrections while using standard software applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe applications, Canva, mail merge, and e-mail programs. | Required |
| Experience assisting with planning events/meetings from inception to completion. | Required |
| Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work as part of a team. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |