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Job Title

Assistant Vice Chancellor, Federal Relations

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Vice Chancellor Of Agriculture - Management

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

+ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)

+ Texas A&M AgriLife Research

+ College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)

+ Texas A&M Forest Service

+ Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Click here (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

We are seeking an Assistant Vice Chancellor of Federal Relations to provide overall leadership, coordination and implementation responsibility for Texas A&M AgriLife agencies and interests with the Executive Branch, Congress, and stakeholder organizations. As a member of the A&M System Office of Government Relations, the occupant will support legislative and appropriations priorities and advance System-level policy objectives at the federal level. The occupant will work as a member of the A&M System Federal Relations team, with daily supervision and coordination provided by the Associate Vice Chancellor for Federal Relations and director of the Washington office.

Responsibilities:

+ Represent the A&M System, and the components of Texas A&M AgriLife; Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M Forest Services, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, before Congress, the Executive Branch and stakeholder organizations on research, education, service and policy issues impacting Texas A&M AgriLife. Advise the administration and faculty on these areas. In addition, the incumbent may, as needed and appropriate, provide similar support to other members of the A&M System that have related programmatic priorities.

+ Engages Federal administration through agencies and engages Congress via committees on issues impacting national agricultural policies, research, extension funding, and international agricultural development. Engage on issues related to federal policy affecting the academic research spectrum, focusing on agriculture and life sciences, and work to position Texas A&M AgriLife and the System with the Texas delegation for increased federal support for research.

+ Facilitate meetings with members of Congress and their staff, committee staff, and Federal agencies on programmatic efforts of TAMUS members. Organize visits by members and staff to System locations and briefs members about fiscal impacts of bills

+ Conducts public relations and community outreach activities in consultation with the Office of the Chancellor and System Government Relations.

+ Advocates for the inclusion of appropriate language in Federal legislation, and analyzes and interprets the implications of Federal legislation. Assists with the preparation of required Federal reports on related activities of TAMUS members and employees in Congressional hearings and on agency committees.

+ Engages industries, Universities, and associations that are involved in agricultural and natural resource policy development and advocacy.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Eight years of related experience in government relations.

+ Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

+ Knowledge of the Federal legislative process.

+ Knowledge of the State and Federal political landscape, legislative rules and procedures of the U.S. House and Senate, public relations, and the media.

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills. Excellent customer service, public relations, and problem-solving skills

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What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Work Location/Travel: This position is located in Washington, D.C. and will require travel and work outside of normal business hours.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

+ Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

+ Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

Required Documents

CV/ Resume

Cover letter

List of references

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.