Director of Federal Affairs
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
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University OverviewThe University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job TitleDirector of Federal Affairs
Job Profile TitleDirector B, Business and Finance
Job Description SummaryThe Director of Federal Affairs in the Office of Government and Community Affairs will develop and manage comprehensive strategic advocacy programs to advance the University's interests with federal government. Administer programs for securing support for academic, clinical, and operational activities, fulfilling related reporting and compliance requirements.
Job DescriptionPosition Summary:The Director of Federal Affairs in the Office of Government and Community Affairs at the University of Pennsylvania advances the University’s interests with the federal government related to our mission of education, research, and service. The Director utilizes professional knowledge of higher education policy and established contacts to analyze potential opportunities and impacts of proposed federal legislation and regulation on our campus community.
The Director reports to the Vice President for Government and Community Affairs and collaborates extensively with University and Health System colleagues to implement legislative and regulatory advocacy strategies. The Director is energetically responsive to campus stakeholders, advising faculty, students, senior administrators, and staff in their engagements with public officials.
The Director possesses an advanced understanding of the legislative, administrative, political and operational activities of the federal government; professional experience related to nonprofit higher education; an expansive network of contacts, advanced communication skills, and Capitol Hill experience.
The Director is based in Washington, traveling frequently to Philadelphia and periodically to other locations.
Job Responsibilities
- Advise University leadership on developments in federal government, policy and regulatory authority. Design strategic plans to advance University mission-oriented priorities.
- Represent the University to key public officials, higher education leaders, associations, and other stakeholders, fostering constructive relationships as a foundation for meaningful communication and influence.
- Analyze legislative, budgetary, and regulatory actions, monitor political conditions, create communications strategies, develop reports and briefing materials, manage special events.
- Collaboratively integrate Federal Affairs activities and opportunities across functional areas of OGCA to meet the needs of the campus community.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Masters Degree preferred, Bachelors Degree required and 7 to 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Capital Hill experience with Higher Education Associations preferred.
- Lobbyist Registration required.
Job Location - City, StateWashington, District of Columbia
Department / SchoolPresident's Center
Pay Range$61,046.00 - $107,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special RequirementsBackground check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
- Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
- Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
- Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
- University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
- Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
- Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
- Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
- Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
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