Vice President for Government Affairs Job at MIT, Cambridge, MA

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  • MIT
  • Cambridge, MA

Job Description

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Posting Description

VICE PRESIDENT FOR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS , Office of the President , to serve as the President's senior advisor on all matters related to MIT's engagement with the federal and local government. Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategic plan for government relations that align with the Institute's strategic goals and advance educational, research, and policy interests; work with the President's senior team to develop an overall strategy that supports MIT's mission and values, taking into account MIT's lobbying efforts, communications work, and legal strategies; build and cultivate relationships with federal officials, policy makers, and other stakeholders; advise MIT's leadership team on federal legislative and regulatory issues in areas such as research policy, immigration, and federal funding; oversee the community relations function and ensure MIT's involvement in regional initiatives; represent the Institute in public forums, legislative hearings, and community events, and serve as a key spokesperson; and establish metrics to assess the effectiveness of the Institute's federal and local engagement.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, higher education administration, or a related field; a minimum of fifteen years combined experience in higher education administration, government, public affairs, or a closely related field; in-depth knowledge of government processes and structures, policy-making, and legislative affairs; exceptional leadership and management skills; ability to represent the Institute in forums with diplomacy, skill, and patience; outstanding written and verbal communication skills and public speaking/presentation ability; and excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across MIT to align government strategies with broader institutional goals. PREFERRED : Master's degree; and experience working with or in the nonprofit or education sector. Job #24867

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area

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