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Ascension Texas has a great new opportunity and hiring AVP Advacacy!

Associate Vice President, Advocacy is a key leader responsible for shaping and implementing the advocacy strategy at both state and local levels for each of Ascension’s Ministries to promote the mission of Ascension and advance the organization’s goals. In collaboration with the Head of State Ministries for Advocacy, AVP Advocacy plays a critical role in developing and executing the state and local advocacy agenda, and contributes significantly to the national advocacy efforts for the ministry. This role also provides essential input for Ascension’s national and federal legislative and regulatory strategy.

 

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing legislative and regulatory professionals and external consultants to support advocacy efforts. Building and maintaining relationships with key political leaders, community leaders, and trade association leaders is essential to influence policy, identify opportunities, and further Ascension’s mission.

 

Strategic Development and Implementation:

Develop and implement state and local advocacy strategies aligned with Ascension’s national goals.Collaborate with the Ministry Market Chief Executive and senior team to ensure advocacy strategies are integrated into broader operational and strategic plans.Draft and recommend state and local advocacy strategies for approval by the Ministry Market Chief Executive and Ascension’s Chief Advocacy Officer.

Policy Analysis and Advocacy:

Monitor and engage in state and local health policy and regulatory issues; collaborate with national advocacy leaders on developing comments and responses.Analyze legislation and regulations, recommend policy positions, and develop strategies to engage with relevant policymakers to influence legislative outcomes.Serve as a representative for the Ministry at state and local advocacy events, foster relationships with elected officials and key stakeholders to advance Ascension’s constructive reputation and engagement.Advocate for Ascension’s interests at the state, and local levels with support to federal efforts.

Collaboration and Coordination:

Work with the national advocacy team to align state and local efforts with system priorities.Coordinate with internal teams, primarily with market Communications partner but including finance, operational, and strategy departments, to ensure a cohesive advocacy approach.Partner with external policy consultants and manage contracts to enhance the Ministry’s advocacy capabilities.

Relationship Management:

Establish and maintain relationships with key political figures, including governors’ office & executive branch officials, state and local legislators, and federal offices in support of the Federal Advocacy team, as well as other influential stakeholders.Engage with community and association leaders to advocate for Ascension’s federal and state policy priorities.Work with Ministry Market leadership to understand the needs of the market and strengthen connections with local, state, and federal officials.

Leadership and Supervision:

Manage relationships with external policy consultants to achieve advocacy objectives and to maximize Ascensions opportunities at the state and local levels.Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on advocacy progress, legislative developments, and regulatory changes.Serve on internal leadership groups, sharing information with other teams of the foreseeable policy and regulatory impacts of operational and strategic decisions.Serve as an active member of the Advocacy Ministry Wide Function team, contributing to its direction and strategy.

Communication and Compliance:

Collaborate closely and drive alignment with the Ministry Market Senior Director of Communications to develop and refine advocacy messaging.Educate the senior leadership team in market on compliance issues related to advocacy.Contribute to advocacy-related publications to advance Ascension’s brand awareness and value perception.

Metrics and Evaluation:

Develop and implement metrics aligned to business and team to evaluate the impact of Advocacy efforts.Record successes and challenges in real time using resources supplied by Advocacy colleagues.Regularly report on Advocacy activities and outcomes to the Ministry Market Chief Executive and Advocacy system leadership, demonstrating links to the goals and objectives of the team and Ascension.QualificationsDeep understanding of Ascension’s mission, vision, and values; ability to integrate, execute and implement them into advocacy strategy.Extensive experience in policy development, legislative analysis, and advocacy, preferably within the healthcare sector.Established, strong relationships with relevant political, community and association personnel in the Ministry marketStrong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to achieve strategic objectives.Experience managing professional staff and external consultants.Knowledge of compliance issues related to advocacy for not-for-profit organizations.Strong affinity for working across teams to lead through advocacy in achieving Ascension’s goals and objectives.
Requirements

Education:

Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management.
Additional Preferences

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

 

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

 

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

 

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