Vice President, Government and Community Affairs

Vice President, Government and Community Affairs

Broward College, located in sunny South Florida, is one of the largest state colleges in the country. With an enrollment of approximately 50,000 students supported by 4,000 employees, the College was rated as a best-in-state employer by Forbes and a top 10 community college by the Aspen Institute. Broward College has a new permanent president and chief executive aiming to elevate the institution to new heights. We seek an experienced and dynamic strategic leader to join this transformation and help position Broward College as the number one destination for academic excellence!

The Vice President of Government and Community Affairs is a senior leadership position responsible for shaping and advocating the College's public policy agenda at the state, local, and federal levels. This role involves developing and evaluating legislative initiatives while liaising with state and local government agencies, elected officials, community partners, and educational entities to advance the College's mission. The VP will work to enhance the College's public effectiveness, ensuring responsiveness to emerging higher education issues and regulatory developments. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in public policy, strategic thinking, and the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders across all levels of government and the community.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 10 years of progressive experience in public policy, government affairs, or community relations.
• Demonstrated experience in higher education policy and legislative processes.
• Extensive experience in developing and executing legislative strategies and campaigns.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, evaluate, and review new and existing legislative initiatives.
• Identify emerging higher education issues and shape appropriate responses.
• Strengthen the College's political effectiveness through engagement with legislative delegations, business, and college communities.
• Act as a liaison with government agencies, organizations, and associations, providing updates to state and national bodies, including the Florida Legislature and members of Congress.
• Manage relationships with local non-profit organizations to advance the College's mission and initiatives.
• Analyze policy issues, advocate for the College's interests, and develop strategic partnerships to support public policy goals.
• Communicate policy positions across various audiences, representing the College in public forums and media.
• Draft policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of legislative processes and government operations across local, state, and federal levels.
• Knowledge of higher education policy issues, trends, and key political stakeholders.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Effective relationship-building, influencing, and negotiation abilities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in technology for research, communication, and data analysis.
• Ability to thrive independently and collaborate within teams in a fast-paced environment.

Cultural Attributes:

At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript are required. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process. Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college's non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at nanders1@broward.edu.

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.