Government Relations Coordinator - Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus : Job Details

Position SummaryReporting to the VP for Administration and Finance with responsibilities to the Chancellor and Presidents of Roswell and Ruidoso campuses, this staff position coordinates and assists with interactions related to the Federal Legislature, New Mexico Legislature, and relevant State and Local agencies. Duties and Responsibilities:* Plan and collect data as may be required for State agency reporting.* At the direction of University Administration, prepare reports that may be required by the state and federal government* Gather and correlate recommendations for capital outlay* Assist with all university governance activities* Maintain records related to all university governance activities* Interact/communicate on a regular basis with elected and appointed local/state/federal officials* Attend any functions related to duties* Perform other duties as assignedMinimum Job Requirements:A minimum of five years of experience directly related to the duties specified and a bachelor's degree is required (master's degree preferred). Administrative or executive work for a large and complex program is preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community* Knowledge of the mission, structure and operations of a public university* Knowledge of the Federal and New Mexico Legislature and legislative processes* Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals* Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials * Knowledge of strategic issues and trends with current and/or potential impact on university operations* Ability to foster a cooperative work environment* Positively represent the campus's legislative interestsPhysical Demand and Working Conditions:* Work is performed during normal work hours but will require evening and weekend hours as well as heavy travel during the legislative and other governmental sessions. * Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Essential Functions:[As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]Application Review Date: Open Until FilledCondition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check. Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the Apply link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application: Required Documents:Please ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records. Letter of interest Resume Contact information for three references (Blind reference calls may be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position) Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)ENMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) ###-####. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the office of human resources at (575) ###-####. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please click . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to [email protected] . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) ###-#### or e-mail [email protected]