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Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Community Affairs, the Associate Director of Local Affairs shall support the administration of a robust advocacy program at the local government and community levels for jurisdictions in which Emory has a presence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tracks all city and county activities, including attending or viewing city/commission meetings, and identifying and relaying agenda items of interest to or impact on Emory to appropriate leaders. 
• Supports government and community affairs offices at Emory's Oxford, Johns Creek, and Warner Robins departments with their respective outreach activities. 
• Serves as OGCA's lead liaison to government and community outreach activities within Emory University (e.g., Colleges, Advancement & Alumni Engagement, Campus Life, etc.) and Emory Healthcare.
• Tracks and reports Emory community engagement outreach activities and data, including compilation from Emory OPEN.
• Identifies and cultivates strong relationships with key stakeholders, including elected and appointed officials, organization leadership, etc.
• Coordinates stewardship opportunities (meetings, tours, events, webinars, etc.) between Emory leaders and key individuals to provide information about Emory, develop partnership proposals, and facilitate partnership compliance or reporting.
• Assesses and advises, support direct, OGCA's efforts with key community organizations and activities through program participation, placements, or other recommended actions.
• Clearly communicates with leadership on a consistent basis regarding local affairs matters.
• Manages goals, objectives, outcome measurements and metrics, marketing strategies and collaboration opportunities with other internal and external stakeholders.
• Works closely with the Director of Community Programs and Director of Engagement to design and implement programs of interest to our community stakeholders.
• Performs other related duties as required. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and four years of experience in program/project administration or related field, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong understanding of, and relationships with, local government and civic leaders is required.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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