Date Posted:
April 30, 2026
Position Title:
Assistant Vice President, Governmental Affairs (Higher Ed Policy)
Office/Company:
Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-05659
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$155,000 – $170,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) is seeking a highly skilled Assistant Vice President, Governmental Affairs (AVP GA) to play a key role in the Office of Governmental Affairs (OGA) on issues related to higher education policy and funding.Lead the development and implementation of a proactive federal relations strategy to advance APLU's policy positions related to higher education, including issues related to student aid, college completion, student basic needs, and higher education accountability and transparency within the Higher Education Act (HEA).Bachelor's degree required. At least ten years of cumulative experience on Capitol Hill, relevant federal agencies, or in positions focused primarily on government affairs related to higher education policy.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement a proactive federal relations strategy to advance APLU's policy positions related to higher education.
• Analyze and track legislation and federal regulations in related areas.
• Identify and build strategic relationships for the association.
• Engage with members of Congress, congressional committees, and representatives of relevant agencies within the assigned portfolio on policy and funding issues of importance to public and land-grant universities.
Qualifications:
• Expert knowledge and demonstrated content expertise in areas related to higher education policy.
• Ability to develop and implement a proactive federal relations strategy to advance the interests of APLU member institutions in the area of higher education policy.
• Ability to effectively engage as a nonpartisan advocate for public and land-grant universities, representing the interests of APLU's institutions and those they serve as the top priority.
Instructions:
Please send a letter of interest and resume to APLU's Human Resources Department at [email protected] with the subject line: Assistant Vice President, GA.
Other:
APLU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.
