The Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research, policy, and advocacy organization committed to promoting access to and success for all students regardless of race, background, or circumstance. Established in 1993, IHEP provides timely, evidence-based, and student-centered research to inform policy decisions and address our nation’s most pressing education challenges. We achieve this change through research, advocacy, policy development, and field engagement.
IHEP’s Communications and Government Affairs (Comms/GA) team connects our research with people across the country, including policymakers at the federal, state, and institutional levels, who have the power to shape higher education. We craft and disseminate compelling messages through strategic use of IHEP channels, including our website, social media, and multimedia; partner and coalition engagement; advocacy and policymaker engagement; and media outreach, including traditional press engagement and editorial content development.
IHEP is seeking a Government Affairs Associate to support our policy and advocacy goals around increasing racial and socioeconomic equity and mobility via higher education. Reporting to the Vice President of Communications and Government Affairs, this position will be an integral member of a small and supportive Comms/GA team and will regularly collaborate with staff across the organization.
Due to the nature of this position, and specifically the need to connect in-person with policymakers and members of the higher education community, this position must be based in the D.C. metropolitan area. Outside of these in-person meetings, IHEP operates fully remotely on a day-to-day basis and we come together, in-person in D.C., for one week once a quarter to connect, build cohesion, and bond as a full staff. This position may require some travel outside the D.C. area.
The primary responsibilities in managing the day-to-day functions of IHEP’s government affairs portfolio include, but are not limited to the following:
We are looking for a combination of the following qualifications and experiences:
IHEP recognizes that a talented and diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce benefits individuals, partners, and IHEP as a whole. We recognize that all employees bring their own capabilities, experiences, and characteristics to their work. IHEP believes in treating all individuals with respect and dignity and strives to achieve a supportive environment in which all employees reach their maximum potential. At IHEP, diversity encompasses differences including, but not limited to, those of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, religion, socioeconomic status, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, experience, and education. The wide array of perspectives that results from such diversity promotes innovation and business success, further supporting the organization’s mission.
IHEP values a healthy work-life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package with generous paid time off; health, dental, vision benefits; 401K matching; life and disability insurance, flexible work arrangements, and other benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience. The starting salary range for the position is $65,000-$75,000.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume and apply through this website.
The Institute for Higher Education Policy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in all facets of the organization’s work.
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