Senior Executive Director of Federal Relations and HNIP

Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, the Senior Executive Director of Federal Relations and HNIP manages, plans, directs, markets and coordinates all the activities of the federal component of the HACU summer, and two semester-long, National Internship Program (HNIP) sessions to ensure that goals or objectives of program are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate staff. Serves as a lead HACU administrator cultivating, securing, managing and strengthening relations with federal agencies. The incumbent will also work in close collaboration with the Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Relations in developing and advancing HACU's legislative affairs and relations with Congress and the Administration. She/he coordinates legislative relations and activities and works in collaboration with other HACU staff to enhance relationships with government agencies, policy centers, Hispanic and other minority organizations and higher education associations. Master's degree in public policy/public administration, business or related field; five-seven years of related experience and/or training. Experience, knowledge, and/or training at the federal/state level on issues impacting Hispanics in higher education. Knowledge and familiarity with state and federal legislative and appropriations processes. Documented experience working with key legislative and federal agency staff and with regulators. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. (Located in Washington, D.C.)

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