Director
Purpose
Purpose:
The Director will report to the President and have primary responsibility for
managing the University's relationship with the State Legislature.
Essential Functions
Function 1:
Respond to legislative requests for information.
20 % Time
Function 2:
Evaluate pending legislation and prepare detailed analysis on impact of bills on UT
Arlington.
20 % Time
Function 3:
Prepare educational briefings for administration.
20 % Time
Function 4:
Assist in preparing testimony for the President, Provost and other administrative
leaders.
20 % Time
Function 5:
May testify at committee hearings.
20 % Time
Marginal/Incidental Functions
Marginal/Incidental Functions:
Other functions as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Government or Political Science. At least 15 years of directly
related experience with demonstrated familiarity with state higher education and
research policy interests. A thorough understanding of the legislative process.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legislative issues and to develop impact
statements. Strong oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to work
effectively with diverse interests, stakeholders, and other constituencies to bring
about consensus in a variety of contexts. Applicants must include in their online
resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period
employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2)
Education: college or college degree, list school name, degree type, major,
graduated or not, and hours completed if not graduated.
Preferred Qualifications:
[None Provided]