General Information
| Job Description | GOVERNMENT REL SPEC 4 | Working Title | Assistant Director of Advocacy and Institutional Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 000223 | Grade | 25 |
| Department Name | Govt. & Community Relations - D01186 | Department Head | Elizabeth Romero |
| Supervisor | Elizabeth Romero | Effective Date | 01/19/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. |
Custom Scope
| Uses advanced concepts and campus and/or medical center objectives to resolve highly complex issues. Plans, develops and implements strategies for government outreach, to include specifically developing and advancing policy positions through liaisons with governmental staff. Assignments are typically complex or large and include controversial and/or politically sensitive issues or content. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Governmental & Community Relations, the Assistant Director of Advocacy and Institutional Relations 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 regional and state advocacy, governmental and institutional relations, outreach, 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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| Minimum of 8 years of related experience. | Required |
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience in education, research, health and/or public policy advocacy. | Required |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Drivers License | Preferred |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Projects include government and/or industry lobbying efforts.
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15 |
May oversee all aspects of complex external relations programs, projects and events, including coordinating special programs and overseeing production of audio/visual or written and visual materials.
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10 |
Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data, reporting findings, interpreting results and/or making recommendations.
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10 |
| Monitors and interprets federal and state legislation and/or proposed actions by city government and advises senior management of potential campus and/or medical center impact. | 10 |
Represents the campus and/or medical center with federal, state and local government units, in the media or with private organizations.
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10 |
| With emphasis on UCR's greater regional and diverse community constituencies, actively engages with Inland Empire and regional partners to advance advocacy goals. Advises Assistant Vice Chancellor on emerging issues and opportunities that may impact the campus. | 10 |
| Collaborates with Campus Communications to generate content, update and maintains GCR web presence, including continuous updates to web and social media content. | 10 |
Quickly and appropriately identifies, addresses, and mitigates unforeseen and/or rapidly unfolding events that may negatively impact relationships between the campus and/or medical center and various constituencies, keeping senior management appropriately advised and notified.
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5 |
| May mentor less experienced staff members. | 5 |
Responds to constituent inquiries.
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5 |
Develops and advances policy positions through liaisons with governmental staff.
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5 |
| Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and/or local laws, regulations, and/or rules, standards and guidelines. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Skill to recognize potential areas of constituency concern and address, resolve and/or mitigate problems or issues. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of assigned area of responsibility, for example, the campus and/or medical center scientific community. | Required |
| Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including skill to produce information that is appropriately presented and effectively received by target constituencies. | Required |
| Advanced project management skills, including skills to plan and implement successful events. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of the campus and/or medical center, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements, issues of concern and infrastructure. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of practices and procedures associated with building and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of internal and external constituencies. | Required |
| Active listening skills, including advanced critical thinking and analytical skills. | Required |
| Advanced skills to read, interpret, understand and respond to pending and proposed legislation, including skills to write effective position statements and draft proposed legislation. | Required |
| Demonstrated ability to disseminate and respond to sensitive and confidential information, issues and requests generated by others such as legislators, UC Office of the President, campus leaders, advocates, donors and internal and external constituencies. | Required |
| Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently to prioritize and meet deadlines with frequent interruptions and flexibility to changing priorities. | Required |
| Possess traits of good judgement, confidentiality and discretion in communicating with colleagues and constituents. | Required |
| Ability to interact diplomatically with campus leaders, community stakeholders, and public officials in the best interest of UCR and public higher education. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of issues of concern in higher education. | Preferred |
| Advanced knowledge of the legislative process, including organization procedures and the budget and appropriations processes. | Preferred |
| Familiarity with and understanding of the issues and dynamics of Inland Southern California. | Preferred |
| Strong knowledge of emerging and established social media technologies, platforms, and channels. | Preferred |
| Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Drivers License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles if operating a univesity or personal vehicle for university realated business. | Required |
| The position will require travel to conferences, events, training and seminars. | Required |
| Must be able to work and attend events outside of normal business hours. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |