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The Assistant Vice President of Federal Affairs in the Office of Government and Community Affairs at the University of Pennsylvania leads strategies to advance the University’s interests with the federal government related to our mission of education, research, and service.

The Assistant Vice President reports to the Vice President for Government and Community Affairs and collaborates extensively with University and Health System colleagues. The AVP utilizes extensive professional knowledge of federal legislative, regulatory, executive, and budgetary processes and public policies affecting research, education, innovation, and immigration to analyze impacts and identify opportunities for our campus community. The AVP leverages well-established networks to represent the University to key public officials, higher education leaders, associations, coalitions, and other stakeholders, fostering constructive relationships as a foundation for meaningful communication and influence.

The AVP possesses an advanced understanding of the legislative, administrative, political and operational activities of the federal government; a record of government relations experience related to higher education and scientific research advocacy; an expansive network of contacts; advanced communication skills; and Capitol Hill experience. The AVP has the ability to serve as a registered lobbyist and complete required lobbying disclosures. The AVP must possess a Master's degree and more than 10 years of professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The AVP is based in Washington, DC, traveling frequently to Philadelphia and periodically to other locations.

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• Advise University leadership on developments in federal government, policy and regulatory authority. Design and execute strategic initiatives to advance the University’s mission-oriented priorities.
• Represent the University to key public officials, higher education leaders, associations, and other stakeholders, fostering constructive relationships as a foundation for meaningful communication and influence.
• Analyze legislative, budgetary, executive, and regulatory actions, monitor political conditions, create advocacy strategies, deliver reports and briefings, manage discrete projects.
• Collaboratively integrate Federal Affairs activities and opportunities across functional areas of OGCA to help the team meet the needs of the campus community.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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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.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours:Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home imp