Job Description
The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks an Assistant Director of Federal Relations. The Assistant Director is responsible for monitoring and analyzing federal agency regulations, policy developments, and funding opportunities that impact UW-Madison. This role identifies opportunities for faculty and administrators to provide expertise to federal agency officials or serve on advisory groups. The Assistant Director will develop a strong working knowledge of UW-Madison research initiatives and strengths through close coordination with campus leadership, leveraging that knowledge to identify research opportunities. The Assistant Director will support the Director with daily operations, collaborate with campus-based University Relations colleagues, and coordinate with the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association to engage DC-area alumni. In addition, this role will work with the Wisconsin in Washington Director to support student-focused programs and initiatives, including Washington, DC internships. This position will be based in Washington, DC with occasional travel to Madison required. Issues focus areas are flexible based on the interests of the candidate.
Please contact Mike Lenn at mlenn@wisc.edu with questions.