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07/11/2016
Assistant to the Chancellor for External Affairs
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
**Applications must be submitted through the following link: https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/2709
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is seeking an Assistant to the Chancellor for External Relations.
As a regional university, UNC Pembroke is known for small classes, close interaction with faculty, community involvement, and diversity. Small classes—20 is the average class size—and a solid student-faculty ratio create a context for personalized teaching, learning, and research. Federal and state grants support several undergraduate research and STEM programs. Affordability is another key asset that has earned UNC Pembroke inclusion on national rankings such as U.S. News & World Report’s “Short Lists” and “Best Colleges and Universities.” The university has been named to the President’s Community Service Honor Roll several times. Additionally, the Carnegie Foundation awarded the school the prestigious Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement. UNCPembroke is “North Carolina’s Historically American Indian University” and has been identified by U.S. News & World Report as the most diverse regional university in the South. The university’s diversity extends beyond race and ethnicity to include non-traditional students, first-generation students, and armed forces personnel. In its first “Best Colleges for Veterans” publication (November 2013), U.S. News & World Report put UNC Pembroke in the top 20 among regional universities in the South, the only regional public university in North Carolina to make the list. Similarly, G.I. Jobs, Military Times, and Military Advanced Education magazines recognized UNC Pembroke as a top “military friendly” college in the nation for its work on the nearby Fort Bragg Army base and with its students who are affiliated with the military—as enlisted or retired service members and their dependents.
The Assistant to the Chancellor for External Relations works with the chancellor to identify high priority budgetary and legislative proposals for consideration by The University of North Carolina President, Board of Governors and State General Assembly. Position is designated at UNC Pembroke as Campus State Relations Officer (SRO). Develop a strategic political relations plan that, once implemented, will strengthen UNC Pembroke’s standing with elected and appointed government representatives. Work to establish positive personal and institutional relationships with elected representatives in the North Carolina General Assembly and the United States Congress.
The position will report to the chief of staff in the Chancellor’s Office.
The Assistant to the Chancellor for External Relations must have a commitment and ability to travel frequently to meetings and special events in the university’s service region, Raleigh, NC, and Washington, DC. Some of the travel will be for extended periods of time. Meeting and special event times will often be in the evenings and on weekends and the successful candidate must be available.
Successful candidate must have a demonstrated ability in organizational planning and strategy development. Experience in legislative or governmental affairs at the federal, state or local levels is preferred for this position. Commitment to teamwork and consensus-building, with a demonstrated ability to partner and lead through influences, across organizational lines. The position will have to coordinate and facilitate advocacy efforts of multiple University bodies targeted at State-level issues and support. This includes gaining involvement and participation from members of the Board of Trustees, Foundation Board, Alumni Board, Braves Club Board, as well as the Student Government Association on issues of concern to the University.
The position will establish positive personal and institutional relationships with local elected representative/administrators at the local, county, state, and federal governmental level. This relationship building should also take place with regional American Indian tribes, economic development entities, non-profits, and civic organizations.
The Assistant to the Chancellor for External Relations will be expected to have a visible and consistent presence at local, county, and relevant regional American Indian tribal meetings, special events, and functions. The position will work to create an effective education legislative agenda with all American Indian tribes in NC, and to establish rapport with the NC Commission of Indian Affairs.
The Assistant to the Chancellor for External Relations will be expected to communicate to campus constituents in a timely manner any important discussions, policy changes, or action items that occurred at meetings, special events or functions attended.
The Assistant to the Chancellor for External Relations will work collaboratively with the Office of the President on legislative advocacy in support of the Board of Governors’ legislative agenda and budget request to the General Assembly. Represent the chancellor in relationships with elected representatives and the staff of state and federal officials. The position will serve as the university’s representative on the State Relations Council.
In cooperation with the UNC Federal and State Government Relations staff, identify strategies for recognition and stewardship of legislative supporters at the federal and state levels. When necessary the successful candidate may be asked to work in conjunction with the university’s associate vice chancellor for research and sponsored programs to assist with federal contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements with federal agencies and organizations.
The successful candidate will be required to prepare briefings, white papers, and presentation for the Chancellor’s Office that will require superb oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
This position will be expected to work in consultation with the Chancellor to achieve the goals of the strategic political relations plan. This position will also represent the Chancellor and the university at various meetings with elected officials.
The Assistant to the Chancellor for External Relations will be assigned other projects and responsibilities that are deemed critical to the chancellor. These projects and/or responsibilities would often be cross divisional and would include working closely with other university vice-chancellors or other senior administrators. Examples of responsibilities could include meeting with prospective donors, representing the university at various functions, educating alumni on critical higher education issues, serving on various university committees, overseeing volunteer efforts on behalf of the university, planning special events on campus, involvement with grant-writing, and other duties as assigned.
Position requires unquestioned personal integrity. Previous experience in a comparable position in a university or college setting or an organization of comparable size and complexity is preferred.
Contact Information:
Dan Kenney, Chief of Staff
Phone: 910-521-6632
Email: daniel.kenney@uncp.edu
