What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Federal Relations Specialist position at uisystemoffice?
Serve as integral member of the External Relations and Communications' federal relations ("ERC-Federal Relations") team, based in Washington, DC. Organize and provide support for Capitol Hill and agency meetings for visiting University of Illinois System ("System") leaders and faculty.
Take lead in organizing annual System fly-in day in DC, annual President's Executive Leadership Program visit to DC, and other events.
Observe/attend congressional hearings, briefings and other public events relevant to the System. Represent the System in congressional, agency, association or other meetings, as needed.
Monitor congressional activities, particularly relating to Illinois members, cultivate relationships with Illinois congressional staff, and engage with U of I alums and student interns in DC.
Draft and update briefing materials and background for use by ERC-Federal Relations and other System employees. Draft congressional correspondence, such as thank you letters. Review and edit documents for content, accuracy and format.
Assist in managing office website and social media account, including by ensuring timely and pertinent content. Assist in drafting office newsletters.
Respond to inquiries from System personnel and congressional offices regarding legislative and policy issues. Perform research assignments.
Serve as DC office manager. Serve as ERC-Federal Relations point of contact by screening inquiries and providing relevant information, or routing to the appropriate individual.
Provide back-up assistance with scheduling ERC-Federal Relations travel and submitting reimbursements. Ensure all necessary documentation is submitted and expenditures are tracked appropriately.
Oversee and ensure timely and accurate preparation of required lobby disclosure reports. Assist with development of annual appropriations requests.
Regularly input congressional engagement in Quorum CRM database and serve as project organizer in Asana (online work management platform).
Perform other duties, as assigned, appropriate for a Vst. Federal Relations Specialist.
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$85,948 to $109,773
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