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Director, Government Relations & State Partnerships

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Michigan College Access Network

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United States , Arlington

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Not provided

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Salary:

135000.00 - 143460.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

Common App is currently searching for a Director, Government Relations & State Partnerships. This role is a critical part of the Network Growth division within the Constituent Engagement team and reports to the Senior Director of State Partnerships.

Job Responsibility:

  • Executing on Common App’s strategy to engage federal, state, and local government officials, policymakers, and key stakeholders and secure system level agreements for Common App products, programs and services
  • Acting as the primary liaison between Common App and government entities and leads strategic business development for state-level initiatives
  • Ensuring that Common App’s priorities are represented in the policymaking arena and that new partnership opportunities are proactively identified and pursued
  • Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, assess potential policy and market impacts, and provide strategic recommendations to leadership
  • Cultivating, pitching, and securing agreements with state systems, higher education agencies, and education coalitions, positioning Common App as a trusted voice and preferred partner in state and national higher education policy and access initiatives

Requirements:

  • Candidates must live in the United States
  • Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat
  • Bachelor’s degree, in public administration, government, or education, or a relevant field
  • or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 8-10 years of functional experience
  • 6-8 years of experience as people manager
  • Proven ability to engage higher education executives (Presidents, Provosts, and system heads) and other stakeholders, such as associations or partner organizations, to build strategic partnerships and influence policy
  • Skilled at representing organizational priorities in public forums, including policy discussions, state convenings, and national conferences
  • Demonstrated proficiency in multi-state government relations, including demonstrated work with state legislatures, education agencies, schools, districts, and higher education institutions
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and close strategic partnership opportunities in the education or public sector market
  • Expertise in government affairs with the ability to influence and advance policy goals
  • Demonstrated success with consultative or solution-based selling to state-level education agencies or systems
  • Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills
  • Proven track record with state contracting and procurement processes
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • skilled storyteller with the ability to convey complex issues clearly
  • Strategic, proactive, and adaptable thinker who can effectively communicate priorities to leadership, colleagues, and policymakers
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously
  • Deep knowledge of the higher education landscape, including state and system-level policy
  • Proven track record in building and scaling new initiatives

Nice to have:

  • Graduate degree in public administration, education, or a relevant field
  • Certificate in lobbying and government relations (i.e. PAC or NILE)
  • Agile or other project management methodology experience and training
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Salesforce, or related software
  • A passion for higher education is a plus
What we offer:
  • Work-Life balance
  • Virtual-first office
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Seven company-wide holidays
  • Nine floating holidays*
  • Sick leave
  • Monthly mental health day
  • Virtual-first support
  • Choice of PC of MAC laptop
  • May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
  • One-time office set-up stipend
  • Monthly remote work stipend
  • Monthly mobile stipend
  • Financial security
  • Market-based salaries
  • Performance-based bonus
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • 5% company contribution
  • additional 5% company match
  • 3-year vesting schedule
  • Participation may begin immediately
  • Health & wellness
  • Choice of two health insurance plans
  • Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
  • Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
  • Company provided life and ad&d insurance
  • Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
  • Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
  • Career development
  • Budgeted annual funds for professional development
  • Growth opportunities within the company
  • Additional perks
  • Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
  • Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
  • Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
  • Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
  • 1Password family account

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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