UCSA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ASSOCIATE

Location: Oakland
Job ID: 71644
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Department Overview
Student and Equity Affairs coordinates equity, diversity and inclusion efforts for UC students, faculty and staff; oversees student governance and policies; connects students and leadership; and stewards practices and policies that support students' mental health and well-being.

Position Summary
The Government Relations Associate supports UCSA's legislative advocacy efforts through research, communications, trainings, and coordination with students and coalition partners. This is a hybrid position that can be based in either Sacramento or Oakland.

Key Responsibilities

30% Research & Analysis: Conducts research and develops reports and factsheets on legislative, judicial, and regulatory decisions on issues affecting affordability, access, equity, and quality of education and student resources at the UC, including attention to issues affecting students of color and other historically underrepresented populations.

25% Event Coordination: Plan and execute affinity themed lobby days for student groups. Assist Government Relations Director with UC Hill Day and Student Lobby Conference.

20% Training: Provide lobbying skills trainings to student lobby corps, Assists campus legislative directors and Board members in the recruitment and development of campus lobby corps and involving members of their student association in UCSA's legislative campaigns. Prepares and facilitates lobbying skills and issue trainings for Board members and lobby corps. Conducts campus visits to provide legislative training and skill development to UC students.

15% Student Engagement & Education: Develop and maintains advocacy communications infrastructure, statewide e-advocacy efforts (legislative alerts, call-ins, letter writing, etc.). Develops a communications plan regarding UCSA's priorities by ensuring that information on the UCSA website is up to date, organizing press outreach, working with legislative offices and coalition partners to develop shared messaging, and coordinating timely responses by students to current events and media inquiries. Coordinates travel for students to attend hearings and meetings with legislative offices or coalition partners. Assists students with the preparation of testimony for advocacy to legislators.

10% Coalition and Community Support: Support coalition-building, especially student-led efforts

Experience
Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of training in related area and/or equivalent experience

Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic concepts and principles of building and maintaining effective relations with a variety of alumni and other key constituencies.
• Basic knowledge of the institution, its mission, vision, goals, achievements, policies, and infrastructure.
• Organizational skills including skill to meet prescribed deadlines; event planning skills.
• Written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including tact and political acumen to effectively represent the institution.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Applicable computer skills.
• For staff in Government / Community Relations: basic knowledge of public policy and the legislative process.

Education
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Job Title
Alumni and External Relations Specialist 1

Job Code
006297

Salary Grade
Grade 18

Payscale:
$65,000 - $75,600

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a hybrid position that can be based in either Sacramento or Oakland.

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is August 26, 2024. The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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