Unclassified - Washington, DC
posted 2 months ago
The Government Relations Assistant reports to the Vice President of Government Relations and is classified as a Full-Time Exempt position. The normal workday for NAICU staff is seven and one-half hours, totaling 37.5 hours a week. Staff members have the flexibility to select their office hours with supervisor approval, typically starting at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. NAICU operates in a hybrid workplace model, where employees are expected to report to the DC office two days a week, with mandatory in-person attendance on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Employees should also be available for in-person work on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The hybrid environment may change, and occasional evening and weekend work, as well as travel, may be required, particularly during membership meetings and to support NAICU programs. This position offers exposure to and opportunities for professional development in the policy and advocacy work of the department. Responsibilities include developing a deep understanding of the missions and issues facing private nonprofit higher education and their students, advocating on Capitol Hill on behalf of the sector, and supporting the six Government Relations professionals in their policy work. The Government Relations Assistant will coordinate the work of the department, serve as a communications link among staff members, provide project management support, and manage logistics for member programs, meetings, webinars, and special events. The role also involves attending congressional hearings, agency briefings, and policy seminars, reporting on these events to the Government Relations team, and providing administrative support to the Vice President of Government Relations and other staff members.