What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of NTID Government Relations position at Rochester Institute of Technology?
9180BR
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
NTID Administrative Affairs
Job Summary
Working directly with the Associate Vice President of RIT for NTID Administration and the NTID President/Vice President and Dean of RIT, the Director of NTID Government Relations is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies to cultivate and enhance NTID's relationships with government officials. The Director of NTID Government Relations engages federal and state government officials and agencies to support NTID's federal agenda, secure funding for NTID's annual federal appropriation (currently at $92.5M annually), and develop mutually beneficial partnerships. The Director of NTID Government Relations is an experienced government relations professional with extensive knowledge of the federal budget and appropriations process, federal regulatory compliance, and federal reporting requirements
Job Responsibilities
Develop relationships between NTID and the U.S. Congress and state and local government, including elected officials and key staff:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree; with at least five years of related experience in government or related field, including large-scale project management experience, with experience in college or university setting a plus.
Skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master's or other advanced degree in related field preferred.
Department/College Description
Minimum Qualifications
Professional Area
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $60200 - $100800
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $60200
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $100800
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 60200
Hourly/Salary Maximum:100800
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National Technical Institute for the Deaf
NTID Administrative Affairs
Job Summary
Working directly with the Associate Vice President of RIT for NTID Administration and the NTID President/Vice President and Dean of RIT, the Director of NTID Government Relations is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies to cultivate and enhance NTID's relationships with government officials. The Director of NTID Government Relations engages federal and state government officials and agencies to support NTID's federal agenda, secure funding for NTID's annual federal appropriation (currently at $92.5M annually), and develop mutually beneficial partnerships. The Director of NTID Government Relations is an experienced government relations professional with extensive knowledge of the federal budget and appropriations process, federal regulatory compliance, and federal reporting requirements
Job Responsibilities
Develop relationships between NTID and the U.S. Congress and state and local government, including elected officials and key staff:
- Along with NTID President and Associate Vice President of RIT for NTID Administration, develop the defense and explication of the annual federal appropriations request and the related strategy for Congressional outreach.
- Accompany NTID President to Washington D.C. or on Zoom to meet with Congressional staff.
- Work with Senate and House appropriations committees (funding), Senate and House authorizing committees (e.g., Education of the Deaf Act), New York delegation, and other Members of Congress to foster conditions favorable to, and supportive of, NTID, serving as primary NTID contact for committee staff and for the individual Members that comprise these committees.
- Cultivate relationships with new or new-to-NTID Members and/or new staffers within Congressional offices.
- Build and maintain relationships with NYS Governor, NYS Senate, NYS Assembly, county and city officials and departments as needed.
- Respond to all non-budget-related Congressional inquiries, including policy issues or constituent complaints.
- Notify NTID's Office of the Associate Dean of Research (OADR) about federal agency funding opportunities and coordinate with OADR to garner Congressional support for key NTID grant proposals.
- Coordinate with RIT Government and Community Relations staff on joint RIT/NTID government relations activities and outreach.
- Draft key correspondence or briefing documents as needed by NTID President.
- Monitor reauthorization of the Education of the Deaf Act, providing input on behalf of NTID.
- Identify opportunities and facilitate NTID involvement in legislative initiatives or pending legislation where NTID has expertise.
- Track federal and state legislation and activities as they relate to NTID and/or are of concern to the academic, deaf and hard-of-hearing communities at NTID.
- Initiate and oversee on-site government-related activities at NTID, including speeches, briefings, meetings, tours, conferences/summits featuring the participation of elected officials, and special awards.
- Build relationships with the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, White House, and other federal government staff as needed to advance NTID goals.
- Coordinate all other government relations activities:
- Monitor reauthorization of the Education of the Deaf Act, providing input on behalf of NTID.
- Identify opportunities and facilitate NTID involvement in legislative initiatives or pending legislation where NTID has expertise.
- Track federal and state legislation and activities as they relate to NTID and/or are of concern to the academic, deaf and hard-of-hearing communities at NTID.
- Initiate and oversee on-site government-related activities at NTID, including speeches, briefings, meetings, tours, conferences/summits featuring the participation of elected officials, and special awards.
- Build relationships with the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, White House, and other federal government staff as needed to advance NTID goals.
- Represent NTID on the Committee for Education Funding and attend regular meetings (via Zoom).
- Coordinate annual budget request submissions to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) with the Assistant Vice President for Finance and Budget, with responsibility for final product provided to NTID President/Dean for submission to ED.
- Assist Associate Vice President of RIT for NTID Administration with additional reporting requests and inquiries from ED and planning and attending meetings with ED staff (Washington D.C. or Zoom).
- Plan and oversee the biennial ED monitoring visit to NTID.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree; with at least five years of related experience in government or related field, including large-scale project management experience, with experience in college or university setting a plus.
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to be nonpartisan, collaborative and able to distill complex issues and make sound judgments and recommendations on sensitive and confidential matters.
- Position also requires an excellent understanding and appreciation of NTID's mission, goals and objectives and how NTID's government relations strategies intersect with RIT.
- Proficiency in ASL or a strong commitment to developing ASL proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's or other advanced degree in related field preferred.
Department/College Description
Minimum Qualifications
Professional Area
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $60200 - $100800
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $60200
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $100800
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 60200
Hourly/Salary Maximum:100800
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