Assistant Director, Governmental Relations

STRS Ohio, STRS

STRS Ohio is seeking an Assistant Director, Governmental Relations to join the Executive/Governmental Relations team.

Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving over 500,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.9 billion as of June 30, 2024, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually.

STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center. At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Compensation

$122,403 - $153,004

Work Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday (Onsite)

General Summary

Under the direction of the director, Governmental Relations, review proposed retirement legislation and advocate on behalf of State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) with federal and state legislators their committee members and staff. Act as liaison between Governmental Relations and all other departments of STRS Ohio.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Support the director, Governmental Relations in the development of legislative initiatives as approved by the STRS Ohio Retirement Board.
• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers and government officials.
• Advocate in support of the STRS Ohio position on legislation, administrative rules or regulations. Contact and confer with members of Congress and the Ohio General Assembly and other public officeholders.
• Monitor and analyze legislative proposals, not initiated by the system, assess their impact to STRS Ohio and advise leadership on strategic responses.
• Prepare legislative proposals, testimony, analyses, information materials and testify at public hearings.
  
  

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of associates under supervision.

Summary Of Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Degree in education, business administration, journalism, public relations, political science, government, law or communications preferred.
• Two years’ experience in a community relations or legislative environment required.
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities in the legislative environment and develop solutions required/preferred.
• Superior oral and written communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

ADA Statement

STRS Ohio is committed to ensuring access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations across all its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.