[Hiring] State Relations Manager @Northeastern University
Apr 14, 2025 - Northeastern University is hiring a remote State Relations Manager. đź’¸ Salary: $59,423.00 - $83,934.50. đź“ŤLocation: USA.
Role Description
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for External Affairs, the State Relations Manager will assist with all aspects of state government relations for Northeastern in Massachusetts and across the university’s network of U.S. campuses. The State Relations Manager will:
- Develop relationships with state government officials
- Track and provide guidance on state legislative and regulatory matters
- Help shape public policy priorities that support the university’s mission of education, research, and innovation
- Aid in the development, planning, and advocacy of the university’s state policy agenda by identifying strategic opportunities and delivering background materials
- Prepare briefings and hearing summaries of proposed legislation and other governmental matters
- Conduct policy research
- Prepare documents and present information concerning legislation and other governmental matters, such as briefing memos, policy proposals, and advocacy one-pagers
- Organize events that highlight the university’s public policy and institutional impact
The position is based on the Boston campus with the option of one remote day per week.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in government, government relations, public policy or related field
- Knowledge of state or federal legislative and regulatory processes, including a familiarity with research universities and higher education policy
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills and ability to synthesize information and develop creative, impactful solutions
- Excellent communication skills, including strong writing, research, and editing ability
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively on a small team in a fast-paced, high-pressure office
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
- Experience in higher education is not needed, nor is it desired
Requirements
- Conduct policy analysis, prepare advocacy materials (including one-pagers, memos, and background briefings), and help develop funding and policy proposals to advance the university’s state government relations agenda in states where Northeastern maintains regional campuses
- Plan and schedule advocacy meetings and undertake special projects as assigned, including organizing a campus speaker series and events that showcase the university’s impact
- Prepare state lobbying and compliance reports
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees
- Includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement, as well as commuting & transportation
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Salary
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$59,423.00 - $83,934.50
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Remote
Location
USA
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Job Type
full-time
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Posted
Apr 14, 2025
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| đź“Ť | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: USA |
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