Director of Public and Legislative Affairs, SBHE Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4830703) Apply  Director of Public and Legislative Affairs, SBHE Salary $117,477.00 - $131,208.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number N-2025-18896 Department Department of Education Division ED St Bd Hghr Ed Opening Date 02/14/2025 Closing Date 2/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code U8419 Position Number 50699279 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit A3 Pay Group ST12 Bureau / Division Code 00161410 Bureau / Division ED St Bd Higher Ed Worksite Address 607 South Drive 3E City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17120 Contact Name Kate Shaw Contact Email kathshaw@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you looking for an opportunity to join the newly created Pennsylvania State Board of Higher Education? If so, consider joining us as a Director of Public and Legislative Affairs, where you will perform professional work leading our communications and legislative affairs. Our goal is to provide the capacity and support needed for the Commonwealth's higher education sector to work together to meet critical state goals and strengthen the sector and its effectiveness overall. If you believe it is essential for residents of the Commonwealth to have access to affordable, world-class postsecondary education, apply today to help us make that possible! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Director of Public and Legislative Affairs you will become an essential member of the Pennsylvania's State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) senior team, where you will work closely with the executive director and SBHE. You will have the opportunity to serve as the principle spokesperson for the board, performing highly responsible, professional duties leading the communications and legislative affair functions of the SBE. Under the direction of the executive director, you will be developing and executing a strategic communication and public relations plan that highlights the work of the State Board of Higher Education as well as contributions of higher education to the Commonwealth to a broad range of stakeholders. Work involves establishing and maintaining a strong, constructive relationship with members of the General Assembly, the administration of the Governor, and other key stakeholders to promote the value and the work of the State Board of Higher Education. Additionally, you will be collaborating with the agency directors for legislative affairs, policy, and communications to remain in alignment with PDE and the Governor's Office goals. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50699279) Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment + Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. + Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. + Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. + You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Additional Requirements: + You must have 5 to 7 years of experience in communications, public affairs, and/or legislative affairs. + You must have experience developing and executing successful public and legislative affairs strategies. + You must possess demonstrated expertise in postsecondary education and its contributions to workforce and economic development. + You must be familiar with the Pennsylvania General Assembly, with established track record of constructive relationships and interactions. + You must possess a working knowledge and understanding of higher education institutions in Pennsylvania across multiple sectors. + You must have the capacity and willingness to work as a member of a small, dynamic team committed to the high functioning and effectiveness of a newly-established State Board of Higher Education. + You must have exceptional interpersonal skills. + You must possess the ability to anticipate and proactively develop strategies for responding to potential or emerging challenges or opportunities. + You must possess strong communication skills and capacity to speak publicly to large groups of a variety of stakeholders. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: + A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. + You must pass a background investigation. How to Apply: + Your application must include acover letterandresume. + If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. + Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. + Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: + Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): + 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Additional Requirement- Do you have experience in developing and executing successful public and legislative affairs strategies? + Yes + No 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 Additional Requirement-Do you possess demonstrated expertise in postsecondary education and its contributions to workforce and economic development? + Yes + No 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 Additional Requirement- Do you possess working knowledge and understanding of higher education institutions in Pennsylvania across multiple sectors? + Yes + No 06 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 07 Additional Requirement-Do you possess the ability to anticipate and proactively develop strategies for responding to potential or emerging challenges or opportunities? + Yes + No 08 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 09 Additional Requirement-Do you possess strong communication skills and capacity to speak publicly to large groups of a variety of stakeholders? + Yes + No 10 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 11 Additional Requirement- Do you have 5-7 years of experience in communications, public affairs and/or legislative affairs? + Yes + No 12 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov