• Director, Federal Affairs

    NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing (Washington, DC)


    Position Summary

    The Director of Federal Affairs will act as a key liaison to the federal government, federal agencies and the DC-based higher education community, and other policy related entities. The position will be located at NYU's Washington, D.C. campus, with some travel to New York City. Primary responsibilities are to advocate on behalf of the University's core policy agenda; monitor and create funding, legislative, and outreach opportunities for the University; oversee the crafting of legislative and advocacy responses to such opportunities; facilitate University interaction with government officials and provide policy analysis for key University administrators. Work closely with the senior Government Affairs and Public Affairs Team, the deans and university leadership in understanding and shaping priorities, managing strategic outreach, and carrying out implementation of Presidential/Provost approved government and research priorities. Responsible for developing positive relationships with federal officials, responding to inquiries and ensuring effective responses from the institutions to various levels of government.This position is based in DC.

    Qualifications

    Required Education:Bachelor's DegreeRequired Experience:7+ years relevant research, analysis, and advocacy experience working in or with government offices or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. Strong planning, presentation, and organization skills. Knowledge of basic office software. Knowledge of government operations and funding required.Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Must be well versed in quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data in NYU systems and be able to strictly follow data privacy and security procedures for data handling and analysis to ensure adherence to legal and institutional standards.

     

    Additional Information

     

    In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $155,000.00 to USD $195,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

     

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    Posting Number2025-14476

     

    Posted Date3 months ago(2/11/2025 5:15 PM)

     

    Location : LocationUS-DC-Washington

     

    Hybrid Remote Work ClassificationHybrid: 60% to 80% Onsite

     

    DepartmentGovernment Affairs

     

    School/DivisionUniversity Relations and Public Affairs (WS1044)

     

    Compensation GradeBand 54

     

    UnionN/A

     

    FT/PTFull-Time

     

    CategoryMarketing/Advertising/Public Relations/Media/Video/Audio