Director Government Affairs

The Office of Government, Community, and Economic Partnerships is seeking a Director of Government Affairs who will be responsible for managing the Maryland government relations portfolio, with a focus on issues involving higher education, healthcare, research, workforce development, and economic innovation. The Director will lead a team of Maryland lobbyists who interact with government officials and policymakers on legislative, regulatory, and other matters representing the institution’s priorities. This position reports to the Vice President of Government, Community, and Economic Partnerships.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate and enhance visibility of Johns Hopkins' state affairs activities, both internally and externally.
Identify relevant state government issues and trends that are likely to affect Johns Hopkins Institutions.
Lead State Affairs Team efforts to address and respond to those issues and keep the senior administration fully appraised of these trends.
Build and maintain relationships between Johns Hopkins and state government officials.
Attend meetings of trade associations and others that closely monitor and gauge the impact of proposed legislation on research universities and academic medical centers.
Represent the Johns Hopkins perspective to policy makers and within the trade associations and assist in formulating strategies for the coalition to respond to issues impacting the institution.
Develop a proactive and responsive legislative and regulatory strategy to advance the interests of the institution.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in law or related field.
Four years of experience in Annapolis in the executive or legislative branches, or five years record of achievement in government affairs operations and lobbying.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Seven to ten years in Annapolis in the executive or legislative branches, or 7 years experience in government affairs operations or lobbying.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

Advising - Advanced
Diversity Strategies - Advanced
Economics - Advanced
Political Sciences - Advanced
Program Management - Advanced
Public Affairs - Advanced
Strategic Communications - Advanced

Classified Title: Director Government Strategy
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Director Government Affairs
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PI
Starting Salary Range: $135,900 - $238,400 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:30a-5:00p
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Eastern High Campus
Department name: State Relations
Personnel area: University Administration

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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