Assistant Director of Health Government Relations

About the Job :

USC University Relations (UR) advances the universitys mission and USCs role as an anchor institution. The departments scope includes community partnerships civic engagement government relations small business non-profit accelerators USCs seven Head Start early childhood education centers pre-K to career neighborhood education programs and Classical California - the nations largest classical music provider.

We are hiring an Assistant Director of Health Government Relations to join the departments Health Policy Governments Relations team. Reporting to the Vice President this multifaceted role will advance the USC Health Systems policy priorities at the federal state and local levels of government. The assistant director will provide strategic analyst support on federal and state policy related to hospital financing healthcare regulatory changes graduate medical education and other healthcare issues.

Position Responsibilities :

The Assistant Director of Health Government Relations is responsible for researching analyzing and evaluating federal state and local legislative and regulatory issues to update and advise the Vice President of Health Policy on appropriate strategic solutions for advocacy and public policy that may impact the addition this role monitors government matters and policies of interest for the health system. The incumbent builds relations with trade associations civic organizations and healthcare entities / leaders to present the hospitals and universitys positions on critical legislative and regulatory matters.

Monitors reviews researches analyzes and evaluates legislative and regulatory issues and government policies to update and advise on appropriate strategic solutions for advocacy and public policy that may impact the health system to the Vice President.

Ensures that new and revised legislation and regulations about the health system are communicated to the appropriate parties and that changes are implemented to maintain compliance and quality.

Collaborates with internal stakeholders on regulatory and policy impacts.

Prepare regular briefings policy updates and presentations.

Prepare advocacy plans and engage in advocacy activities representing the health system including possible delegation visits to Sacramento and Washington D.C.

Acts as the liaison in maintaining critical relationships between the health system and trade organizations in Sacramento D.C. and locally.

Works collaboratively with internal federal state and local government relations teams and other University Relations colleagues to develop relationships with key elected officials and their staff / committee members to promote USC Health Systems initiatives and programs.

Encourages a workplace culture where all employees are valued value others and have the opportunity to contribute through their ideas words and actions in accordance with the USC Code of Ethics.

May require work and travel on weekends evenings and / or holidays based on business necessity.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience; masters or professional degree preferred.

Minimum of 5-7 years with government relations legislative or public affairs management or equivalent. Demonstrated strategic advocacy experience.

Strong organizational and project management / time management ability. Excellent written and verbal communication including comfortable with public speaking.

Thorough understanding of the California legislative and budgetary process.

Basic understanding of Congressional processes and critical committees.

Specific knowledge of policy issues impacting the healthcare industry and academic medical centers.

Ability to evaluate complex problems / emerging policy issues and identify their potential implications for the health system.

Effective relationship-building and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a coalition. Ability to work collaboratively with other USC departments.

Ability to influence negotiate with and persuade others.

Ability to engage in sophisticated / strategic thinking to determine how best to influence elected officials and other policymakers.

Ability to translate strategies into tactical plans and operationalize them into successful outcomes.

Ability to think broadly across issue areas and develop action plans integrating communications and civic engagement strategies.

Consistent exercise of independent and sound judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

Uncompromising ethics and integrity.

Personal interest in and commitment to healthcare health equity access to care and healthcare workforce.

This positions annual base salary range is $ 115500 . When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education / training essential skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.

To support the well-being of our faculty and staff USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of perks to help protect their and their dependents health wealth and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package. You can learn more about USCs comprehensive benefits here.

Minimum Education : Bachelors degree

Minimum Experience : 5 years in governmental relations and policy.

Minimum Skills : Demonstrated leadership skills and experience able to establish strong relationships with government officials and agencies. Experience with public policies and regulatory issues in Los Angeles the Southern California region and statewide. Ability to lead with influence expertise and advocacy with key internal / external stakeholders. Demonstrated interpersonal skills for collaborating across multiple departments building consensus strategies and implementing plans. Exemplary oral and written communication skills exercising diplomacy tact discretion and confidentiality while interacting with various communities of colleagues. Ability to compile and summarize information in succinct understandable reports and formats. Demonstrated project management organizational and critical thinking skills able to adjust to changing demands and pressing issues.

Preferred Education : Masters degree

Preferred Experience : 7 years

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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