The Assistant Director of Legislative Affairs is responsible for maintaining College policies and procedures enacted by the Board and President of the College. The Director supports relationships between the College President and local and state legislators and will act as an internal lobbyist, ensuring the College complies with state and federal regulations in higher education. The Assistant Director will serve on the President’s Cabinet and as a liaison to the Executive Council.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Law, Public Policy and Administration, or a related field.
Experience: Three years’ experience of full-time managerial experience related to the assignment. Strong interpersonal communication, presentation experience, education policy and advocacy knowledge, proficiency in social media platforms, and excellent research and analytical skills. Ability to work independently.

Essential Functions & Position Duties

• Prepare institutional reports and documents for public consumption
• Compile and write institutional compliance reports and documents
• Ensure compliance with the Open Meetings Act
• Serve as the College’s Freedom of Information Act Officer
• Act as an internal lobbyist, advocating for public policy, engaging in community outreach, and promoting college initiatives
• Analyze legislation and advise the President and Cabinet on essential changes and state-mandated regulations
• Serve as a member of the Board Policy Committee, including maintaining, posting, and distributing new or revised policies and procedures
• Serve as the Local Election Official and work with county clerks in five counties in preparation for Board of Trustees elections
• Handle correspondence and contacts with district legislators
• Coordinate the annual Legislative Breakfast
• Serve on committees and attend meetings at the direction of the President
  Non-essential functions of the position
• Other duties as assigned by the President
• Duties must be performed on the John A. Logan College campus or designated location

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Type of Position: Full-time; Professional

Hours: 8:00 – 4:30, Monday – Friday

Salary range starts at: $65,000

Complete a John A. Logan College professional application and submit a resume. Current employees may complete an internal application and submit a resume.

If you have questions, you may contact the Office of Human Resources by calling 618-985-2828 x 8912 or emailing humanresources@jalc.edu.

John A. Logan College is an equal-opportunity employer. John A. Logan does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.