Description

External Affairs & Programs Associate

US-DC-Washington

Job ID: 2025-15051
Type: University Relations and Public Affairs (WS1044)
# of Openings: 1
Category: Marketing/Advertising/Public Relations/Media/Video/Audio
New York University

Overview

The External Affairs & Programs Associate plays a key role in advancing the Universitys federal and state policy priorities and external engagement. Based in Washington, D.C., the Associate partners with the Director of Federal Affairs, the Assistant Vice President of Government Affairs, and the Director of External Affairs to advance the Universitys policy agenda, advocacy efforts, and relationships with government entities. Leads the coordination and implementation of communications and outreach initiativesincluding policy updates, newsletters, press releases, and event materialsand contributes to the conceptualization of strategies that strengthen the Universitys visibility and impact among policymakers, higher education associations, and external partners. Responsible for analyzing and translating complex policy information for diverse audiences, coordinating high-level events and lobbying visits, managing outreach campaigns, and contributing to the NYU Brademas Centers policy programming. Ensures effective operations through sound administrative and compliance practices and collaboration across university departments and external stakeholders. Travel to New York City and Albany may be required.

Responsibilities

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree

Required Experience:
3+ years of relevant experience working in government, public policy, or government relations preferred.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills as well as demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Social Media Post Scheduling Stakeholder outreach Excellent project management and organizational skills. Event Management Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.


Qualifications

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $81,180.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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