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Government and Community Relations Manager

Department Description

UC Davis Government and Community Relations (GCR) leads campus and health system efforts to ensure the success of multiple legislative, budget, advocacy, and community-based relationship-building initiatives, projects, and activities. The office serves as the official campus voice to elected officials and their staffs and to community organizations and opinion leaders. Government and Community Relations serves as a resource to faculty, students, staff, researchers, and volunteer leaders, providing leadership, support, and guidance to them in their interactions with local, state, and federal government officials and to community leaders. GCR is a unit in the Office of the Chancellor under the management of the Chief Government and Community Relations Officer.

Job Summary

Closing Date

8/4/2023

Salary Range

$87,600 -$183,000, grade 25

Salary Frequency

Paid Monthly

Appointment Type

Career

Number of Positions

1

Percentage of Time

1.0

Shift Hour

8

Location

Alhambra Cannery

City

Sacramento

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Director, Health Government and Community Relations, the Government and Community Relations Manager is responsible for managing high level programs that include government and community relations. Government and Community Relations Manager utilizes advanced knowledge in governmental and community affairs to function independently while managing complex programs. Assist the Chief Officer and Director with managing government relations efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. Analyzes issues and formulate approaches to achieve outcomes. Responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain relationships with key staff members with elected official offices at local, federal, and state levels
• Develop new contacts, such as political appointees, legislative committee staff, administration, and agency personnel (such as OSHPD), and engage with community leaders in positions of influence who are likely to hold elected office in the future
• Track and analyze health-related legislation, budget requests and proposed regulations to determine impact on UC Davis Health. Synthesize data and recommend positions to the Chief Officer and Director
• Assist with the development of legislative policy and advocacy efforts, with a focus on local, state, and federal government
• Monitor legislative hearings and local Supervisorial and Council meetings
• Monitor key health-related federal legislation hearings
• Work closely with UC Health, UCOP State Government Relations (SGR) and Federal Government Relations (FGR) offices to discuss key legislation impacting UC health sciences campuses, particularly UC Davis Health
• Cultivate, build, and manage relationships with local neighbors, business and neighborhood associations, and community members in a professional and respectful manner
• Coordinate and attend activities with these groups and represent the University at events
• Monitor and respond to neighbor/community inquiries and concerns through a variety of mediums including in-person interaction, telephone, and email

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience working for or with elected officials and their staff; working with constituents highly preferred
• Experience working with community members, including neighbors, businesses, and community members
• Previous work analyzing public policy at various levels of government and the ability to research and synthesize bills
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communications, presentation, public speaking, and facilitation skills
• Experience working in large, multi-tiered organizations and with competing and diverse constituents
• Ability to communicate with elected officials and staff, neighbors, businesses, and community members
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Special Requirements

This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.

We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Closing Date

8/4/2023

Salary Range

$87,600 -$183,000, grade 25

Salary Frequency

Paid Monthly

Appointment Type

Career

Number of Positions

1

Percentage of Time

1.0

Shift Hour

8

Location

Alhambra Cannery

City

Sacramento

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes


To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdmed/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=5&JobOpeningId=55377&PostingSeq=1

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.





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