Position Summary:

• Develops plans to communicate Rutgers' prominence to State legislators, New Jersey's Congressional delegation, and other government stakeholders.
• Collaborates and consults with University Communications and Marketing on messaging and strategy.
• Works closely with Rutgers' Offices of State Government Relations and Federal Relations to coordinate each office's communication activities with key public sector stakeholders.
• Develops social media and website content for Rutgers Department of Government Relations.
• Develops promotional materials for government stakeholders.
• Assists with the planning and execution of events hosted by the Rutgers Department of Government Relations.
• Drafts op-eds and correspondence and ensures placement of positive Rutgers Government Relations stories in media publications.
• Advises on and implements political communications approaches that may be needed.
• Crafts and deliver key messages to political audiences.
• Prepares and/or edits confidential university documents, presentations, and talking points, as needed, as the only communications professional in the department.
• Records meeting minutes in coordination with the government relations team, and supports the work of the Legislative Engagement Task Force of the Board of Trustees.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (political science, communications, et al.) plus two years of experience in government, government relations, or communications or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge, skill, and understanding of communications related to a higher education institution, elected official, or government office.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Familiarity with social media platforms including but not limited to LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, Bluesky, YouTube, etc.
• Proficiency in image and video editing is necessary along with knowledge of analytic tools and platforms.
• Use of university computers, tablets, cell phones and mobile devices are required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Some evening and weekend work as well as intercampus travel may be required. 
• The position will require the candidate to occasionally lift boxes that weigh up to 25 pounds.

Special Conditions:

• Clean Driving Record.

Posting Number: 25ST1101

About Rutgers University

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.

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