Job Summary:
The Special Assistant to the President, Government Relations is appointed by and reports to the President of the University of Minnesota. State, federal and community relations, and legislative advocacy report to the Special Assistant. There are currently eight full time staff reporting to the Special Assistant.
The Office of Government Relations at the University of Minnesota interacts with federal, state and local governments, internal and external stakeholders, and campus neighbors to promote the strategic interests of the University and engage them on issues of common interest. This office also advances the interests of the University's five campuses - Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester, and the Twin Cities - at the capitol in Saint Paul, in Washington, D.C and among community partners and neighbors. Under the direction of the president, it also coordinates and supports the efforts of all University colleges and other units in their relationships with state, federal and community officials. In addition, the office helps officials from Minnesota and around the nation use the considerable expertise available at the University of Minnesota and learn more about the resources at the institution. It ensures the University has a voice in policy development related to higher education and research and promotes more targeted opportunities to share knowledge and research expertise with policy makers and governmental units.
Full position profile (available as PDF): http://bit.ly/UMN-GovernmentRelations
Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Lars Leafblad, Principal, KeyStone Search via larsl@keystonesearch.com.
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 09/26/11
The Special Assistant to the President, Government Relations is appointed by and reports to the President of the University of Minnesota. State, federal and community relations, and legislative advocacy report to the Special Assistant. There are currently eight full time staff reporting to the Special Assistant.
The Office of Government Relations at the University of Minnesota interacts with federal, state and local governments, internal and external stakeholders, and campus neighbors to promote the strategic interests of the University and engage them on issues of common interest. This office also advances the interests of the University's five campuses - Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester, and the Twin Cities - at the capitol in Saint Paul, in Washington, D.C and among community partners and neighbors. Under the direction of the president, it also coordinates and supports the efforts of all University colleges and other units in their relationships with state, federal and community officials. In addition, the office helps officials from Minnesota and around the nation use the considerable expertise available at the University of Minnesota and learn more about the resources at the institution. It ensures the University has a voice in policy development related to higher education and research and promotes more targeted opportunities to share knowledge and research expertise with policy makers and governmental units.
Full position profile (available as PDF): http://bit.ly/UMN-GovernmentRelations
Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Lars Leafblad, Principal, KeyStone Search via larsl@keystonesearch.com.
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 09/26/11
