Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Vice Chancellor, External Relations and Communications, the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Federal Relations will:
-Lead the Office of Federal Relations by fostering a culture of service and developing a team that is trusted, respected, and committed to continuous improvement. Manage the department budget and operational functions.
-Participate regularly in External Relations and Communications Division Senior Staff meetings; periodically attend and report at Board of Trustees meetings, Chancellor’s Senior Leadership Council meetings, and Chancellor’s Executive Council meetings – bringing forward emerging federal issues, making recommendations, and identifying national interest in CSU priorities and achievements.
-Guide the process for formulating a systemwide federal agenda in consultation with Chancellor’s Office and campus leadership with the objective of an articulated list of priorities for proactive pursuit in Washington.
-Build a strategy for implementing the CSU federal agenda, through a range of activities that integrates with all areas of expertise and responsibility across the External Relations and Communications Division.
-Plan and implement the annual systemwide advocacy event to discuss key federal funding priorities and educate lawmakers about the quality of CSU academic programs, the caliber of CSU student scholars, and the achievements of our stellar faculty.
-Develop CSU federal legislative recommendations, regulatory responses, and impact statements.
-Review and analyze current legislation and regulations that affect higher education.
-Build relationships with key leadership at the Department of Education and other federal agencies.
-Meet with appropriate Congressional and Executive branch elected leaders and staff to discuss CSU priorities, issues and concerns.
-Responds to inquiries (both from within the CSU and from external sources) about the CSU and its positions of matters of federal import.
-Support campuses in seeking appropriations under special designations such as Hispanic Serving Institutions and Asian, Native American and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions and in pursuit of agency grants.
-Initiate and maintain contact with representations of other related interest groups and entities regarding issues relevant to CSU concerns.
-Support the elevation of exposure and reputation of the Chancellor, Presidents, and the CSU on a national stage.