The Center for Community Resilience (CCR) partners across business, community, philanthropic, advocacy, public education, health and social sectors to support communities in adopting policies, programs and practices that address adverse childhood experiences in the context of adverse community environments—the Pair of AC - Es. Known for its rigorous academic and social science research and explicit focus on equity and prevention, CCR has garnered attention for translating public health science i... more details
Policy Director, CCR
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I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Job Description Summary:
The Center for Community Resilience (CCR) partners across business, community, philanthropic, advocacy, public education, health and social sectors to support communities in adopting policies, programs and practices that address adverse childhood experiences in the context of adverse community environments—the Pair of ACEs. Known for its rigorous academic and social science research and explicit focus on equity and prevention, CCR has garnered attention for translating public health science into real time systems and policy change by centering community voices, integrating service delivery, and building political will for change. Housed within the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University, CCR is widely known as a trusted thought partner and public health innovator among major foundations, national public health organizations, and federal public health leaders.
The Policy Director, CCRwill report to the Director of the Center for Community Resilience. In this role the Policy Director, CCR provides strategic policy guidance and is responsible for government affairs coordination that advances the Center’s mission and goals with federal, state, and local government levels as well as federal and state agencies. The CCR network comprises more than 15 teams across the country and the Policy Director oversees advocacy strategies and technical assistance to support the national network. Work is generally performed in the CCR offices located on GWU’s Foggy Bottom campus. Work may involve travel and overnight stays at least 3-4 times a year.
Other tasks that support the Center’s portfolio include:
Policy Research & Development
Works with the Policy Lab team to develop policy briefs based on qualitative and quantitative research from local health departments participating in the Resilience Catalysts in Public Health initiatives.
Leads technical assistance in policy and advocacy activities for CCR coalition members and local health departments.
Manages Policy Lab staff and student researchers.
Context Research & Analysis
Provides historical and contextual research to support policy briefs and communication tools.
Produces literature reviews to support agenda development.
Tracks legislation and apprise CCR senior team of pertinent legislative issues, external factors, and policy opportunities that could impact the CCR policy agenda.
Stakeholder Relations
Develops relationships with Congressional staffers and provides timely updates as needed.
Develops agendas for Congressional briefings, including partnerships and scheduling.
Meets with lawmakers and community stakeholders on a regular basis.
Develops collateral and briefing documents for meetings with lawmakers.
Communications
Oversees development of presentation materials (including PowerPoint) for stakeholder meetings.
Develops talking points for CCR leadership and key stakeholders.
Leads program and special event development.
Leads development of learning sessions and webinars for national network.
Leads advocacy training sessions for national network.
Perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Master’s degree plus 5 years of experience or a PhD plus 2 years of experience in a related discipline to include at least 2 years of research and/or college level teaching in a field basic to the work to be performed. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree (public health policy, public policy preferred).
Demonstrated knowledge of public policy and research, procedures and federal, state or local policy and legislative process.
Systems thinking and equity-focused perspective.
Five years+ of public policy, advocacy, and public health research.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Ability to prepare a variety of written communications such as reports, testimony, factsheets and briefs.
Demonstrated experience in a position requiring the use of analytical skills, including the ability to organize, interpret and present data in a clear and concise fashion.
Self-motivated and able to multi-task, set priorities, work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
Technical expertise, including familiarity working with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Canva and BaseCamp.
Proficient understanding of local, state and federal legislative and executive process, including budget and appropriations processes; proficient understanding of all timelines and procedural rules related to legislative and rule-making process.
Demonstrated leadership in a research/policy initiative with in-depth knowledge of related federal/state policy to public health and equity.
Hiring Range
$78,989.15 - $116,657.40
II. POSITION INFORMATION
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)
Family
Research and Labs
Sub-Family
Policy Analysis
Stream
Individual Contributor
Level
Level 4
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
M-F 9am-5pm; as needed.
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
Hybrid
Telework:
Required Background Check
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
R001999
Job Open Date:
08/10/2023
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Yes
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Yes, IEP complete
No, still in IEP
N/a - not a current GW employee
* What is your expected salary range?
(Open Ended Question)
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