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Description

The Opportunity

Director of Government Relations

UCHealth, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO

Pay: $159,348 - $254,96 annually. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

The Director of Government Relations is responsible for developing and executing strategies to advance government relations priorities, aligning messaging with policy objectives, legislative timelines, and UCHealth's best outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Government Relations plays a key role in the health system's strategic and operational efforts by:

Responsibilities:

+ Develop and implement persuasive communication strategies for policymakers, regulators, and external stakeholders, including creating briefs, talking points, op-eds, and board materials.

+ Monitor political, legislative, and regulatory developments to proactively shape narratives, manage emerging issues, and advise internal stakeholders on communication strategies in anticipation of future legislative actions.

+ Establish and maintain relationships with key media contacts, including political reporters, policy journalists, and trade press, to ensure accurate and favorable coverage of organizational priorities.

+ Develop and execute strategies to leverage leadership visibility for strengthening relationships with influential media personalities and enhancing organizational influence.

Candidate Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

+ Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree in related field.

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in government communications, public affairs, or a related discipline.

+ Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes at all levels of government.

+ Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

+ Proven track record of building effective relationships.

+ Ability to analyze complex policy issues and develop actionable strategies.

+ Strong organizational and project management skills.

+ High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

Recognition

+ Performance bonus: UCHealth offers an Annual Performance Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and financial goals.

+ Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.

+ Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

+ Medical, dental and vision coverage.

+ Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and eligible dependents.

+ Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.

+ Free Care.com membership.

+ Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.

+ Time away from work: Paid time off, paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.

+ New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.

+ Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.

+ Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

+ 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.

+ Additional 457(b) plan may be available.

+ Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care; health savings accounts available when enrolled in high-deductible medical plan.

Education and career growth

+ UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.

+ Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.

+ Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.

+ Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.

+ Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in ay terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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