Date Posted:
April 30, 2026
Position Title:
Associate, Governmental Affairs
Office/Company:
Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-05658
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$58,000 – $60,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), a research, policy, and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening and advancing the work of public universities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, seeks an Associate, Governmental Affairs to provide support to APLU’s Council on Legal Affairs (CLA), maintain APLU’s Council on Governmental Affairs contact lists, and provide administrative support across the Office of Governmental Affairs team.Provide general administrative support for the Council on Legal Affairs (CLA), including scheduling, notetaking, agenda management, office operations, contract administration, document management/filing, etc. Coordinate the logistics, planning, and administrative aspects of conferences, meetings, and events (both virtual and in-person) for CLA, such as obtaining, reviewing, and evaluating hotel contracts; drafting/compiling meeting materials; providing on-site support; coordinating the budget; and sponsorship efforts.A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional administrative support experience. Work experience at a college/university, a higher education organization, a non-profit organization, or a non-profit involved with higher education issues is a plus.
Responsibilities:
• Provide general administrative support for the Council on Legal Affairs (CLA)
• Coordinate the logistics, planning, and administrative aspects of conferences, meetings, and events (both virtual and in-person) for CLA
• Manage calendars and schedule meetings for Office of Governmental Affairs team members as requested and reconcile credit card accounts across the team
• Draft and edit documents, emails, and other communications related to CLA
• Assist in the development of content and maintenance of the CLA’s online presence, including webpages, as needed
• Manage any CLA inboxes, ensuring that incoming emails are responded to appropriately and on a timely basis
Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional administrative support experience
• Work experience at a college/university, a higher education organization, a non-profit organization, or a non-profit involved with higher education issues is a plus
• Experience planning and coordinating events, including workshops, webinars, and conferences
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to identify potential issues and bring them to the attention of the appropriate team members as they arise
Instructions:
Please send a letter of interest and resume (preferably in one PDF document) to APLU’s Human Resources Department at [email protected] with the subject line: Associate, Governmental Affairs.
Other:
APLU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected].
