Vice President of External Engagement

JOB OVERVIEW

JOB TITLE Vice President of External Engagement

REPORTS TO President/CEO

POSITION DETAILS

JOB PURPOSE

To strengthen INvestEd’s statutory role in advancing the education and workforce development missions of the State of Indiana by engaging with state leadership involved in these issues and
strategies. To ensure that INvestEd is providing essential and valued services to advance the state’s education and workforce development outcomes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop a deep and working understanding of the state’s education and workforce development programs, strategies and expected performance outcomes.

To engage with state and education leaders to understand and serve their needs toward meeting the State’s education and workforce outcomes.

Develop and manage positive and effective relationships with stakeholders of INvestEd with public, private, corporate, philanthropic and non profit partners to advance the role of INvestEd to achieve the state’s mission of education and workforce development.

Inform on national trends, federal legislation and emerging regulations in college funding including student lending and income share agreements.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Periodic direction from the CEO and /or Board, but the role is generally self-directed

SUPERVISION EXERCISED Hiring interns, part-time employees and outside contractors; train and direct staff/contractors; conduct staff performance management evaluations.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM 4-6 years’ experience in state government or government relations; proven oral and written
EXPERIENCE

REQUIREMENTS communications skills, public speaking, diplomacy and interpersonal skills.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree

REQUIRED SKILLS
Ability to fully integrate a broad range of communications/engagement initiatives, resulting in an effective efficient strategic work plan.

Strong program management skills, driven by a commitment to quality, results and fiscal responsibility.

Supervisory experience with internal communications teams, consultants, vendors and interns.

Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external constituents, politically savvy.

Proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Office and have the ability and affinity to leverage new media, social media and technology platform innovations.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• state government or government relations: 4 years (Required)

Application Question:

• What experience or qualities do you feel make you uniquely qualified match for this position? Please tell us about a project or program where you had to gain support from others outside your organization and then implement it.

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition reimbursement