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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

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Assistant Vice President for Government Affairs

Apply now Job no: 501278
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial

Assistant Vice President for Government Affairs

Rowan University

Rowan University is a public research university in the State of New Jersey. With nearly 25,000 students, 19 schools – including three medical schools – a growing, broad research portfolio and a more-than 100-year history of education and service to New Jersey, Rowan University is among the fastest-growing research universities in the country.

Position Summary

The Assistant Vice President for Government Affairs will be a leader within the university, empowered to advance the institution’s public policy priorities at the state, federal, and local levels. Reporting to the Vice President for Government Affairs / Chief Government Relations Officer, the AVP helps shape and execute the university’s government relations strategy, builds and maintains relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, and advocates for policies, projects and resources that support the university’s missions.

Key Responsibilities

Government Relations & Advocacy

  • Represent the university before state, federal, and local government officials, agencies, and staff; and before the New Jersey Legislature, including legislative leadership, committees and staff.
  • Advance the university’s policy agenda related to higher education, research funding, workforce development, healthcare, economic development, and other priority areas.
  • Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and budgetary developments.
  • Develop and execute advocacy strategies that maintain and increase support through funding, allocations, authorizations, grants and other budget and policy outcomes aligned with university goals.

Strategy & Leadership

  • Assist development of the overall government affairs strategy.
  • Provide strategic counsel to executive university leadership about current and future political, legislative, and regulatory landscapes.
  • Coordinate cross-functional advocacy efforts across campus.

Relationship Management

  • Cultivate strong working relationships with elected officials, government agencies, higher education associations, business and community leaders, and advocacy partners.
  • Coordinate campus visits, legislative briefings, testimony, and meetings with policymakers.
  • Serve as a key liaison between the university and governmental entities.

Policy Analysis & Communication

  • Analyze proposed legislation, regulations, and budget proposals; assess impact and prepare  institutional positions.
  • Prepare briefings, policy papers, testimony, talking points, and correspondence for university leadership.
  • Collaborate with communications, advancement, research administration, office of general counsel and academic leadership to align messaging and advocacy efforts.

Coalition & Association Engagement

  • Build alliances with institutions of all types and other external partners to advance shared policy objectives.
  • Design, execute and, when appropriate, lead short- and long-term advocacy efforts.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Significant higher education experience (10+ years) in government affairs, public policy, legislative service, or related roles.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of state and/or federal legislative and budget processes, specifically related to higher education, research, economic development, infrastructure development, capital funding, and financial aid.
  • Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with elected officials, policymakers, and senior leaders.
  • Strong strategic thinking, political judgment, and advocacy skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (JD, MA, MBA, Ph.D.) strongly preferred.
  • Senior, state-level executive branch or legislative branch experience desired.
  • Experience in a senior and / or leadership role working with or for a public university or public research university, higher education system, or research-intensive organization.
  • Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
  • Familiarity with research funding agencies, higher education finance, and public-sector governance.
  • Background working in a legislative office, executive branch agency, governor’s office, or relevant association.

Work Environment & Expectations

  • Position may require overnight travel to surrounding states and Washington D.C., and occasional evening or weekend work.

Salary & Benefits

  • In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $142,000.00 to $168,000.00. When extending any salary offer, Rowan University considers many factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, training, key skills, internal equity, as well as market and other organizational considerations. The university may consider compensation above this range based on verified experience, specialized skills, or other job‑related factors, consistent with pay‑equity guidelines.

  • For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents). 

  • For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/  

Notes

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
  • Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Note on STEM-OPT Employment
Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.
Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

For information on the Title IX Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault policy and grievance procedures, please click here. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.