Legislative Specialist (On-Site)
Fort Lauderdale, FL (On-site)
Posted 5 weeks ago
Job Description
Legislative Specialist
The Legislative Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining strong, long-lasting, and effective relationships with members of the state legislature and key staff.
The Legislative Specialist performs the following essential functions:
- Advocacy and monitoring of legislation to the school which will support institutional growth and protect educational choice.
- Develop local regional contacts and surrogates to create partnerships with local members (campus tours, townhalls, press conferences, speaking opportunities)
- Participate as a Government Relations team member for congressional legislative strategies and assist with state when needed.
- Cultivating NEW champions for Keiser University and maintaining measurable support from standing allies on State/Federal level
- Scheduling meetings with newly elected Florida members and leadership in targeted committees on State/Federal level
- Secure clinical affiliations across Florida (Orlando/Central Florida focused) to support the success of allied health programs.
- Identify through trend tracking opportunities, trends, and innovations in Florida's workforce and talent pipeline to remain current with talent and workforce demands.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- Bachelor's degree in political science or related field
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Fundraising and development experience
- Proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive team attitude.
- Strong verbal and written skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
Keiser University
At Keiser University, we are here to help you succeed by providing the professional and academic foundation to meet your educational goals and objectives. Keiser University continues to be a valuable partner to employers and the community and, above all, a valued choice for students serious about their education and careers.Keiser University is a private, not-for-profit university, serving nearly 20,000 students and employing 3,800 faculty and staff members. Co-founded in 1977 by Chancellor Arthur Keiser, Ph.D., and Evelyn Keiser, the university offers over 100 degrees at 21 Florida campuses, online, and two international sites.Home to 25 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) teams, the Keiser University Seahawks ranked 4th in the country in the 2018-2019 Learfield Director's Cup Rankings, had 74 All-Americans, 74 Academic All-Conference members, a student-athlete GPA above 3.0, 11 teams qualified for the NAIA National Tournament with 1 team crowned the 2018-2019 National Champion (men's swimming). Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as a level VI institution to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, master's, specialist, and doctoral levels. For additional information regarding Keiser University, visit www.keiseruniversity.edu.
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