Job description
Opportunity at a Glance:
Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO:
Adtalem Global Education seeks a dynamic and effective Senior Manager, Government Relations to serve as a key member of the Government Relations team to increase Adtalem’s presence and voice with federal and state governments and other relevant industry stakeholders. Works with colleagues across business verticals and functions to execute Adtalem’s legislative strategy and policy goals, formulates advocacy strategies and promotes federal and state priorities with policymakers. Reporting to the Director, Government Relations - Federal and State, the Senior Manager builds and maintains significant relationships with a myriad of stakeholders, lobbies federal and state lawmakers, drives PAC strategy and executes Adtalem’s government relations agenda.
This position is based in Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities:
- Manages relations with and directly lobbies Congressional and Executive Branch officials and state officials by strengthening existing relationships and growing new ones and developing strategies for engagement.
- Works with Director to formulate and guide execution of strategies and tactics to advance legislative priorities; drafting, editing and analyzing legislative language; researching and drafting informational materials, comments, statements related to policy issues; maintaining deep knowledge of relevant legislative initiatives and policy developments on our issues; and ensuring compliance with lobbying disclosure, ethics and related rules.
- Collaborates with the GR team to enhance Adtalem’s role and presence in the federal and state policy processes, including the development of federal legislation, regulation or administrative guidance.
- Manages the external state consultants to drive company’s legislative agenda and strategy; assists in ensuring external federal consultants’ deliverables are met.
- Maintains superior knowledge of Adtalem’s business unit operations, leaders, product portfolio and pipeline, and industry trends to drive engagement on federal and state issues.
- Monitors and reports legislative and other actions that could impact Adtalem and its institutions and companies and work with internal subject matter experts for analyses; work with external stakeholders to build brand and reputation.
- Manages Federal PAC tracking and reporting including the development and execution of an annual PAC strategy and budget, identification of opportunities to promote the PAC and quarterly federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and bi-yearly LD-203 Political Contributions reporting.
- Represents Adtalem in legislative engagement activities and PAC activities and events.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Critical features of this job are described under Essential Duties and Responsibilities. They may be, however, subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in public policy, communications, political science, or a related field.- Minimum of seven years related experience in government relations and federal and state policymaking; lobbying experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to build relationships with legislative offices and strategic partners; skilled at establishing and cultivating strong, long-term relationships.
- Must have strong analytical and legislative/statutory research skills.
- Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and ability to problem solve and exercise judgment under a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and project management skills with ability to maintain accuracy in preparing and displaying information; provide superior proof-reading expertise to GR team.
- Possess a keen attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-moving and challenging political and policy environment, with international dimension.
- Highly resourceful team player prioritizing conflicting needs; handling matters expeditiously, proactively; and follows through on projects to successful completion while meeting deadlines.
- Strong work ethic and desire to produce an exceptional product and commitment to organizational excellence.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and needs of the organization.
- Experience utilizing online advocacy tools and databases. PAC experience strongly desired.
EEO:
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.
As an organization dedicated to educating the healthcare leaders of tomorrow and empowering members to make inspiring contributions to our global community, we know that it is our responsibility to lead by example and continue minimizing the risks of spreading COVID-19. Employment at Adtalem and/or its subsidiaries requires compliance with the organization’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, to the extent permitted by the laws of your country, province/state, and/or local area. All employees in areas of the world that permit mandatory COVID-19 vaccination are required to be fully vaccinated within 60 days of their date of hire unless they receive an exemption from Adtalem’s HR Coaching Resource Center because of issues such as access or an approved medical or religious accommodation.
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As an organization dedicated to educating the healthcare leaders of tomorrow and empowering members to make inspiring contributions to our global community, we know that it is our responsibility to lead by example and continue minimizing the risks of spreading COVID-19. Employment at Adtalem and/or its subsidiaries requires compliance with the organization’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, to the extent permitted by the laws of your country, province/state, and/or local area. All employees in areas of the world that permit mandatory COVID-19 vaccination are required to be fully vaccinated within 60 days of their date of hire unless they receive an exemption from Adtalem’s HR Coaching Resource Center because of issues such as access or an approved medical or religious accommodation.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.
Who We Are:
Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE) is a leading healthcare educator and provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. With a dedicated focus on driving strong outcomes that increase workforce preparedness, Adtalem empowers a diverse learner population to achieve their goals and make inspiring contributions to their communities.
Adtalem is the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University. Adtalem and its institutions have more than 10,000 employees and a network of more than 275,000 alumni.
Adtalem was named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021 by Newsweek, and one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2021 and 2022 by Forbes. Follow Adtalem on Twitter @adtalemglobal, LinkedIn or visit Adtalem.com for more information.
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