Due to
Bridgepoint Education's success with its leading-edge educational format, the
position of Political Action Committee (PAC) Manager has been newly
created. This position reports to the Vice
President, Government Affairs, is responsible for creation of the employee
Political Action Committee and its day-to-day operation, including membership
recruitment, membership activities, financial operations, and special events.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement a company-wide employee Political Action Committee (PAC).
• Plan and conduct PAC recruitment campaigns including designing, implementing and measuring PAC membership campaigns, developing materials and brochures, working with Human Resources to identify solicitable class, recruiting members, responding to PAC concerns/questions, and creating PAC website.
• Execute day-to day activities of employee Political Action Committee (PAC) including operation of PAC database, producing internal PAC reports, newsletters, political analysis, planning PAC Board meetings, and PAC membership activities.
• Manage all financial aspects of the Bridgepoint PAC including logging receipts, writing contribution checks to political candidates with PAC approval, balancing bank account, and assuring that reporting requirements are met in an accurate and timely manner. Work with our outside PAC legal firm to insure full compliance with all regulatory and audit requirements, particularly those of the Federal Election Commission and state election commissions.
• Plan and implement company-hosted fundraisers and site visits for Government officials or candidates.
• Work with the Government affairs Director (s) to develop annual PAC contribution budget/ Candidate selection process by researching information on candidates, their races/opponents, and other relevant information to allow Board to make sound decisions.
• Participate with and support members of the Government Relations team in executing an overall political strategy to advance the company's interests.
• Manage a staff of up to two people to best implement PAC recruitment, PAC campus events, PAC compliance and other political affairs activities. Insure development of this entry level team in an effort to build strong bench strength within the very technical PAC arena.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in political science, public policy, communications, finance or equivalent field.
• Proven success in managing or building PAC or PAC programs
• 3 - 5 years of state or federal PAC experience, campaign or political experience.
• Self-starter willing to take initiative and work hard.
• Team player who seeks to become an integral part of an active government relations team.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft operating programs - Word, Outlook, Excel Publisher and PowerPoint
• Ability to work with staff at all levels of the corporation.
• Capacity to juggle competing priorities.
• Some travel required, but fairly minimal.
Preferred qualifications:
• Knowledge of software packages including FEC files and Lobby Tools
• Management experience
• Experience working with outside counsel on PAC related matters
• Experience in corporate PAC environment - multi state and federal
Company Information : Bridgepoint Education offers innovative approaches to the challenges faced in higher education. Bridgepoint subsidiaries tackle issues such as affordability, transferability of credits and online convenience, without sacrificing overall academic quality. By providing both online and campus-based programs at Ashford University and University of the Rockies, Bridgepoint offers access to both traditional and adult learners seeking high quality, convenient higher education degree programs.
Bridgepoint Education's vision is to provide high-quality, accessible and affordable degree programs that meet the diverse educational needs of individuals pursuing informed personal goals and success in their professions and communities.
Bridgepoint Education offers a competitive salary with ten (10) paid holidays, M/V/D benefits (including a 401k program and ESPP), along with a fun and positive work environment. We also have an on-site gym, full service cafeteria, Employee Appreciation Events, Corporate Discounts and tuition remission plans.
To be considered an applicant, all interested and qualified parties MUST apply through the Bridgepoint Education online employment application system at www.bridgepointeducation.com.
Bridgepoint Education is an Affirmative Action employer that provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, handicap or disability, or Vietnam-era or special veteran status.
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 12/15/09
Specific Job Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement a company-wide employee Political Action Committee (PAC).
• Plan and conduct PAC recruitment campaigns including designing, implementing and measuring PAC membership campaigns, developing materials and brochures, working with Human Resources to identify solicitable class, recruiting members, responding to PAC concerns/questions, and creating PAC website.
• Execute day-to day activities of employee Political Action Committee (PAC) including operation of PAC database, producing internal PAC reports, newsletters, political analysis, planning PAC Board meetings, and PAC membership activities.
• Manage all financial aspects of the Bridgepoint PAC including logging receipts, writing contribution checks to political candidates with PAC approval, balancing bank account, and assuring that reporting requirements are met in an accurate and timely manner. Work with our outside PAC legal firm to insure full compliance with all regulatory and audit requirements, particularly those of the Federal Election Commission and state election commissions.
• Plan and implement company-hosted fundraisers and site visits for Government officials or candidates.
• Work with the Government affairs Director (s) to develop annual PAC contribution budget/ Candidate selection process by researching information on candidates, their races/opponents, and other relevant information to allow Board to make sound decisions.
• Participate with and support members of the Government Relations team in executing an overall political strategy to advance the company's interests.
• Manage a staff of up to two people to best implement PAC recruitment, PAC campus events, PAC compliance and other political affairs activities. Insure development of this entry level team in an effort to build strong bench strength within the very technical PAC arena.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in political science, public policy, communications, finance or equivalent field.
• Proven success in managing or building PAC or PAC programs
• 3 - 5 years of state or federal PAC experience, campaign or political experience.
• Self-starter willing to take initiative and work hard.
• Team player who seeks to become an integral part of an active government relations team.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft operating programs - Word, Outlook, Excel Publisher and PowerPoint
• Ability to work with staff at all levels of the corporation.
• Capacity to juggle competing priorities.
• Some travel required, but fairly minimal.
Preferred qualifications:
• Knowledge of software packages including FEC files and Lobby Tools
• Management experience
• Experience working with outside counsel on PAC related matters
• Experience in corporate PAC environment - multi state and federal
Company Information : Bridgepoint Education offers innovative approaches to the challenges faced in higher education. Bridgepoint subsidiaries tackle issues such as affordability, transferability of credits and online convenience, without sacrificing overall academic quality. By providing both online and campus-based programs at Ashford University and University of the Rockies, Bridgepoint offers access to both traditional and adult learners seeking high quality, convenient higher education degree programs.
Bridgepoint Education's vision is to provide high-quality, accessible and affordable degree programs that meet the diverse educational needs of individuals pursuing informed personal goals and success in their professions and communities.
Bridgepoint Education offers a competitive salary with ten (10) paid holidays, M/V/D benefits (including a 401k program and ESPP), along with a fun and positive work environment. We also have an on-site gym, full service cafeteria, Employee Appreciation Events, Corporate Discounts and tuition remission plans.
To be considered an applicant, all interested and qualified parties MUST apply through the Bridgepoint Education online employment application system at www.bridgepointeducation.com.
Bridgepoint Education is an Affirmative Action employer that provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, handicap or disability, or Vietnam-era or special veteran status.
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 12/15/09
