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Job Profile: Associate Director C, Business and Finance, Legal and Government Affairs | Department: President's Center | Location: Philadelphia, PA (with frequent travel to Washington, DC)

About the role

The Associate Director of Federal Affairs in the Office of Government and Community Affairs supports the University’s activities to engage with the federal government on issues related to our mission of research, education, and service. The role reports to the Assistant Vice President of Federal Affairs and is energetically responsive to campus stakeholders, supporting faculty, students, senior administrators, and staff in their engagements with public officials while ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analyzing legislation, policy, and political developments
• Drafting communications, talking points, reports, and briefing materials
• Supporting the University’s engagement with key audiences and organizations
• Collaborating with University stakeholders to facilitate events involving public officials, including campus visits, roundtables, and advocacy days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of legislative and/or strategic advocacy experience in a government role or government relations experience in a private-sector organization (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Demonstrable knowledge of higher education issues required
• Capitol Hill experience preferred

Location & travel

Based in Philadelphia or Washington, DC, with frequent travel between Philadelphia and Washington, DC, and periodically to other locations.

Pay

Annual salary range: $77,330.00 – $104,000.00. Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance; flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses
• Tuition benefits for employee, spouse, and dependent children at Penn; dependent children also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions
• Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth options through TIAA and Vanguard
• Substantial time away from work (vacation, personal, sick, family leave)
• Long-term care insurance through Genworth Financial (no proof of good health required for newly hired employees)
• Wellness and work-life resources
• Professional and personal development resources
• Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, museums, and cultural events (many free or discounted)
• Discounts on arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, cellular plans, movie tickets, theme parks, and vehicle purchases
• Flexible work options (non-traditional hours, locations, job structures)
• Penn Home Ownership Services: forgivable loan for eligible employees buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia
• Adoption assistance: reimbursement for qualified adoption expenses up to two adoptions per household