Director of Government and Community Relations na Mt. San Jacinto College, CA

About the Department

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Government and Community Relations, serving District-wide. Under the general direction of the area administrator, the Director of Government and Community Relations provides leadership for securing public and private support of the mission of the District. The Director will strategically cultivate and nurture relationships with regional businesses, organizations, local, state, and federally elected officials, government entities and the community at large to provide an opportunity for the District to effectively serve the community and benefit from potential partnerships. The Director will emphasize proactive government and community engagement, policy advocacy, and legislative strategy to advance the interests of the District within State and Federal arenas.

Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, along with a cell phone allowance stipend.  This is a 12-month administrative position with day and evening assignments.  Classified administrators serve under contract and make contributions toward PERS (a retirement plan).   Benefit package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, sick leave, and 22 days of vacation per year.  Administrators serve District-wide and may be assigned to the San Jacinto Campus, the Menifee Valley Campus, the Temecula Valley Campus, or any District facility.  Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants.

Position Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive government and community relations strategy, including building sustained partnerships with local and regional elected officials, city/county agencies, school districts, and community organizations.
2. Research and develop regional strategic partnerships and alliances in support of the mission of the District; develop and maintain positive relationships on the District campuses and throughout the college district with external businesses, agencies and organizations.
3. Work with District-wide leadership regarding the appropriate engagement of governmental leaders on campus; in coordination with the Superintendent/President’s office, Board of Trustees, and the Public Information and Marketing office, plan and host legislative visits, roundtables, and listening sessions with elected officials and community stakeholders.  
4. Manage legislative and policy monitoring; interpret pending state and federal legislation affecting community colleges and develop strategic advocacy responses; prepare policy briefs, advocacy materials, and testimony for use in legislative meetings.
5. Provide technical assistance to the college faculty, students and staff on governmental relations issues.
6. Represent the District at community events, with community organizations, at state and national meetings, and conferences as appropriate.
7. Improve awareness of the District and its benefits to internal constituents as well as the general public.
8. Perform advanced project management techniques, successful event planning, and implementation; organize and manage logistics for meetings including teleconferences or in-person meetings including travel, events, agendas, preparation of reports for regular updates, meeting minutes, and follow-up actions.
9. Monitor and report progress towards program goals, objectives, outcomes, and deliverables; communicate an informed understanding of the objectives and outcomes to District administrators and other stakeholders.
10. Coordinate and manage the delivery and operation of successful governmental outreach strategies.
11. Provide supervision and oversight for the Enterprise Resources Innovation Center (ERIC) and special projects to economic development, external relations, and community impact.
12. Collect and analyze a variety of complex data and information. Perform statistical analysis and summarize findings in applicable reports and other communication mediums; assist in the development and distribution of marketing materials, brochures, websites, and other presentation materials for advocacy.
13. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel in the area of responsibility; set goals and priorities for staff; recommend personnel actions as appropriate for assigned staff.
14. Monitor budget and expenditures; make recommendations regarding allocation of resources and funds; ensure that funding spending and purchases are consistent with budget stipulations and District policies, and applicable guidelines.
15. Collaborate with the Foundation Office and other relevant departments to pursue grand opportunities and public-sector funding, ensuring coordination with federal and state funding priorities.
16.  Perform other duties as assigned by area administrator.

  
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
Knowledge of: 

1. Methods, techniques, and procedures used in the planning, development, marketing, and delivery of resource development programs in higher education.
2. Principles and processes for business and organizational modeling. 
3. Leadership techniques. 
4. Strategic planning, resource allocation, staffing, and supervisory skills and abilities.
5. Analysis and various complex methods for the presentation of data and ideas.
6. Methods of successful governmental outreach strategies.
7. Responding to pending and proposed legislation.
8. Federal and state legislation processes, including organization procedures and the budget appropriation process.
9. Project management; interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
10. Standard business software such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and specialized business software for resource development.
11. Financial record-keeping practices and procedures.
12. Methods for gathering and presenting general, statistical, and technical data. 
13. Budget development and expenditure tracking. 
14. Complex business report writing. 

Skill in:

1. Organization and effective oral and written communication skills.
2. Interpersonal and conflict resolution.
3. Proposal development.
4. Strategic advocacy and legislative communication.

Ability to: 

1. Strengthen and implement the goals of resource development at a community college.
2. Provide leadership and prioritize projects.
3. Build, maintain, and leverage relationships with local and state government officials and community partners.
4. Prepare and make effective presentations to boards, administrators, government agencies, business and community groups.
5. Develop effective partnerships between the District, community, and external partners.
6. Read, interpret, apply and explain laws, rules, guidelines and regulations.
7. Manage financial resources and monitor program budgets. 
8. Develop and maintain accurate records and reports.
9. Analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action,

10. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

1. A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university; (attach transcripts) AND 

2. Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience involving government and/or external relations.  Experience must include direct exposure to legislative and policy advocacy work at the local, state, or federal levels; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 
   

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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

1. A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
2.  Previous management/project experience.
3. Demonstrated experience in managing financial resources with a record of fiscal responsibility and accountability.
4. Demonstrated experience in advocacy for students and students’ needs.
5. Demonstrated experience in building coalitions and partnerships with local governments, regional agencies, and elected officials.
6. Familiarity with California state legislative and budget processes, as well as federal higher education policy frameworks.

Licenses and Certifications:
None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:  Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with travel from site to site.  Incumbent must work nights and weekends and must be willing to travel for advocacy efforts, as needed.

Physical:  Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and travel from site to site; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift, carry, push, and or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 20 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision:  See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing:  Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Other Qualifications

To learn more about Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, visit https://msjc.edu/humanresources/

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