Full Job Description
Job Summary
Responsible for developing and executing comprehensive plans and providing administrative leadership in support of the overall strategic direction for the University. This position will ensure compliance with legislation, legal requirements and government reporting, and record keeping regulations at the state, federal and local levels.
Responsibilities
Department Summary
Valdosta State University seeks an accomplished and relationship-driven Chief External Relations Officer (CERO) to lead the University's governmental affairs, legislative advocacy, community relations, and external partnership strategy. Reporting to the President and serving as a senior institutional leader, the CERO will advance VSU's priorities with elected officials, policymakers, civic leaders, regional partners, and other key stakeholders.
This is an opportunity for a strategic and diplomatic leader to strengthen VSU's public impact, connect institutional expertise with community needs, and position the University as an essential partner in the economic and social vitality of the region and state. The successful candidate will combine policy insight, political acumen, coalition-building ability, and sound executive judgment.
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Typical Allocation of Duties :
Leadership, direction, and supervision - 25%
Provide executive-level leadership and direction to other leaders within an area of the university. Assign, direct, and supervise the work of personnel.
Administration - 20%
Administer a major department, initiative, or unit with full authority of that area.
Subject-matter expert - 15%
Serve as subject-matter expert for a specific area for the university.
Department representative - 10%
Represent the University to external stakeholders at events and on various committees.
Manage budget - 10%
Develop, monitor, and administer a substantial budget of a department, initiative, or unit.
Compliance - 10%
Interact with federal, state, and local entities to ensure compliance with appropriate statutes and regulations.
Policy and Procedure - 10%
Establish and administer policies and procedures for department, initiative, or unit.
Required Qualifications
Required Experience
Master's degree in a specified field and ten years (10) years of work experience in a related field is required which at least seven (7) years must have been in a supervisory role. Terminal degree and/or professional licensure, certification, and/or designation may be required in some areas.
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
