Vice Chancellor for Government Relations

Best consideration date for applications: Thursday, October 29, 2026

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Vice Chancellor for Government Relations (VCGR) is the primary advisor to the Chancellor and the Board of Regents on government relations, engagement, and advocacy strategy. The VCGR oversees State and Federal relations and coordinates the development of government relations priorities and advocacy efforts across the System, including proactive engagement with policymakers, agency leadership, and other stakeholders. This position is pivotal in advising on legislative issues, policy proposals, funding opportunities, and shaping legislation and policy that could have impact on the System.

RESPONSIBILITIES

State Legislative Strategy, Policy, and Advocacy:

• Develops and spearheads the USM state relations strategy to promote the System's mission, core values, objectives, and interests.
• Formulates and advances a legislative agenda that upholds the System’s mission, objectives, and operations.
• Continuously monitors local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory developments that could affect the USM.
• Provides timely updates, advice, and recommendations to the Chancellor, Board of Regents, USMO staff and other relevant stakeholders on emerging legislation and regulatory issues.             
• Coordinates with se