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Vice President of Government Relations, Policy, and Strategy
Vice President of Government Relations, Policy, and Strategy
Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is one of the largest of Virginia's 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College's mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
Brightpoint Community College invites applications for the position of Vice President of Government Relations, Policy, and Strategy. This is a senior leadership position reporting directly to the college President. This role provides critical operational and strategic support for government relations, institutional effectiveness, policy development, college strategy, and institutional grants administration.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Government Relations
- Communications and Coordination
- Policy Compliance and Enforcement
- Grants Administration and Oversight
- Training and Resource Development
- Strategic Planning and College Strategy
- Advisory Role
- Other Duties
This position is designated as Essential Personnel and is required to report to work or remain available during emergency situations or campus closures.
KSA's/Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree or Juris Doctor (JD) from a regionally accredited institution.
- Minimum of seven years of experience in higher education administration, government relations, policy development, strategic planning, or grants administration.
- Strong understanding of the legislative, regulatory, and funding environment affecting higher education.
- Demonstrated experience aligning institutional strategy with policy, compliance, and grant-funded initiatives.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with government officials, funding agencies, and community partners.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
- Knowledge of institutional effectiveness, accreditation processes, grants compliance, and risk management.
Successful completion and passing of a background check is required.
FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS, please visit: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/94563.
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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