Senior Legislative Analyst na Student Senate for California Community Colleges

Description

The Senior Legislative Analyst is a mid-level professional role responsible for advanced bill analysis, coordinated advocacy planning, and high-level support to the Vice President of Legislative Affairs (VPLA) and the Legislative Affairs Committee (LAC).

The Senior Legislative Analyst ensures that SSCCC’s legislative and advocacy work is timely, accurate, and aligned with organizational priorities, while helping maintain continuity across student-led leadership transitions.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Legislative Research & Bill Analysis

• Conduct high-level policy research and prepare detailed bill analyses, amendments summaries, and position recommendations.
• Track legislative and budget developments affecting community college students and provide timely updates to the Manager, VPLA, and LAC.
• Draft position letters, talking points, policy briefs, and hearing preparation materials.
• Provide subject-matter expertise to student leaders and staff on legislative issues.
  

Legislative Committee & Student Leadership Support

• Support the VPLA and LAC by preparing agendas, briefing packets, analyses, and meeting notes.
• Assist in planning committee work cycles and developing annual legislative priorities.
• Facilitate training sessions for LAC members, regional officers, and student government leaders.
• Mentor student leaders in bill analysis, advocacy skills, and policy interpretation.
  

Advocacy Event Coordination & Execution

• Lead significant components of major advocacy events
• Create advocacy packets, training materials, legislative visit schedules, and briefings.
• Serve as the point of contact for legislative staff on event coordination.
  

Training & Resource Development

In collaboration with the Legislative Affairs Manager, Communications Team, and Outreach & Development Team:

• Develop student-friendly policy guides, toolkits, videos, and presentations explaining legislative processes.
• Produce content for advocacy workshops and leadership development events, including Advocacy Academy.
• Draft modules and written resources for statewide training initiatives and conferences.
  

External Relations & Partnership Support

• Maintain professional relationships with legislative offices, higher education partners, and coalition organizations.
• Represent SSCCC at selected meetings, hearings, and working groups as assigned.
• Provide support for statewide advocacy campaigns in partnership with communications and outreach staff.
  

Departmental Operations & Documentation

• Maintain historical legislative files, position records, and database updates.
• Track deadlines for letters, hearings, budget actions, and advocacy deliverables.
• Assist the Manager with reporting to the Executive Director, committees, and the Board.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in public policy, political science, public administration, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in legislative affairs, advocacy, public policy, or higher education policy.
• Experience working with student leaders or volunteer governance groups strongly preferred.
• Experience leading components of legislative advocacy events or campaigns is desirable.
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of California legislative and budget processes.
• Advanced policy analysis and writing skills; ability to translate technical policy into student-friendly language.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, particularly for student audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with student leaders and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and legislative tracking systems.
  

Work Environment & Schedule

• Hybrid Sacramento-based role with regular travel to the Capitol and statewide events.
• Some evenings and weekends are required for committee meetings, advocacy efforts, or conferences.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee
• Retirement plan with 100% employer match after one year
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Competitive salary based on experience

SSCCC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.