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The Office of Congressional Affairs and Agency Engagement advocates on behalf of UW-Madison in Washington, DC. Our office works to advance the university's interests and serves as a liaison to the federal government. The Director of Congressional Affairs serves as UW-Madison's primary lobbyist to Congress and advocates on federal policies and issues that affect the university. The Director serves as a liaison between the university and Congress including members of the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation and key committees with authorization over education and research funding and related policies. Reporting to and working closely with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Congressional Affairs and Agency Engagement the Director is responsible for the development and implementation of the strategies to effectively communicate and advocate for the priorities of the university to members of Congress. Primary duties include, but are not limited to:- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with Wisconsin's congressional delegation and other key federal legislators and relevant congressional committees, Monitoring federal legislation of interest to the university, including federal student aid programs; funding for scientific research; immigration policies; tax policy; and technology transfer and intellectual property law.- Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of national higher education issues and a national network of contacts with leaders in higher education.- Advising the Chancellor and other senior university leaders on federal legislative matters and on issues and actions of national higher education associations.- Serving as the designated UW-Madison governmental relations representative to national higher education and scientific associations.- Working closely with the Vice Chancellor for Research and other senior campus leaders to support their federal relations needs and activities.- Identifying opportunities for UW-Madison faculty and staff to participate in congressional hearings and other activities on Capitol Hill. Key responsibilities: 1. Tracking Congressional activity related to research and higher education policy. 2. Preparing and implementing annual appropriations strategy for campus. 3. Communicating regularly with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, Center Directors and Associate Deans for Research 4. Representing UW-Madison on various national higher-education associations boards and coalitions. 5. Working closely with the new Director of Agency Engagement on research funding and policy issues.
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred Master's Degree Advanced degree in law, political science/government, public policy, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) or related field preferred.
Full Time: 100% This position will be located in Washington, DC with occasional travel to Madison, WI required.
Ongoing/Renewable
Negotiable ANNUAL (12 months) This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced insurance plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Learn more at
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
Click the 'Apply Now' button above to begin. After creating a UW Jobs profile, you will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume highlighting your experience and skills as they relate to the listed qualifications. The deadline to assure consideration is June 1, 2024. However, the posting will remain open and applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled.
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Govt Affairs Liaison II (Inst)(CM006)
A02-GENERAL SERVICES/A0223/FEDERAL RELATIONS
Limited
298504-LI
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