Assistant Vice President Community Benefit & Government Affairs

• Community engagement practices, community benefit frameworks, and population health strategies, including social determinants of health and health equity principles.
• Government relations processes, including legislative and regulatory environments at local, state, and federal levels.
• Higher education and academic health system environments, including mission alignment and stakeholder engagement dynamics.
• Public-private partnerships, philanthropy, and external funding mechanisms, including grants and government contracts.
• Cross-sector collaboration models involving nonprofit organizations, healthcare systems, government entities, and community-based partners.
• Strategic planning methodologies, program evaluation techniques, and impact measurement frameworks.

• Exceptional strategic planning and execution skills, with the ability to translate institutional priorities into measurable external initiatives.
• Advanced relationship management and partnership development skills, with demonstrated success engaging diverse stakeholders and building trust across sectors.
• Strong communication skills, including executive-level writing, public speaking, and the ability to tailor messaging to varied audiences (community, policymakers, board members, etc.).
• Skilled in policy analysis and advocacy, including synthesizing complex legislative issues into actionable strategies.
• Financial and resource development acumen, including identifying, securing, and stewarding funding opportunities.
• Advanced leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex systems and identify leverage points for change.
• Proficiency in project and program management, including managing multiple high-impact initiatives simultaneously.

• Operate effectively at an executive level, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and political acumen in complex and sensitive environments.
• Build and sustain high-impact partnerships across diverse constituencies, including community leaders, elected officials, and institutional stakeholders.
• Navigate and influence complex policy and regulatory landscapes to advance organizational priorities.
• Lead systems-level change initiatives that improve community outcomes and advance institutional mission.
• Represent the University with credibility and professionalism in public forums, governmental settings, and community engagements.
• Manage competing priorities and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Interpret data, trends, and community needs to inform decision-making and strategy development.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative environment, working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

• Master’s degree in human development, psychology, public policy, political science, public administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in community engagement, government affairs, public affairs, nonprofit management, healthcare, higher education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing multi-faceted external affairs or community impact strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Proven experience building, managing, and sustaining cross-sector partnerships (e.g., nonprofit, public sector, healthcare systems, philanthropy).
• Experience overseeing or collaborating with government relations functions, including policy strategy, legislative engagement, or contract development at the local, state, or federal level.
• Demonstrated ability to secure, manage, or influence funding streams, including grants, public-sector funding, or philanthropic investments.
• Experience leading complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders, with evidence of measurable community or organizational impact.
• Strong track record of advising senior leadership and contributing to institutional strategy, with experience presenting to executive leadership or governing boards.

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