Chief Advocacy Officer Advocacy and Government Relations with ADEA

Washington, DC

Full Time

Executive

Chief Advocacy Officer Advocacy and Government Relations (Hybrid Role Metro DC Area)

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Chief Advocacy Officer leads the Advocacy and Government Relations (AGR) division in ensuring that ADEA is heard and recognized by policymakers in local, state, and federal governments as the “voice of dental education”. The Chief Advocacy Office ensures a proactive presence by ADEA AGR staff in the halls of Congress, with the White House, federal agencies and State legislatures and agencies. Also, the Chief Advocacy Officer maintains relationships with higher education and health professions associations, organized dentistry, and others to collaborate and advocate for ADEA’s legislative and regulatory priorities. The Chief Advocacy Officer leads AGR staff in critiquing and analyzing legislation, policies, rules, regulations, and court decisions pertaining to oral health education, dental and craniofacial research and higher education at the congressional, federal agency and state levels to ensure ADEA’s interests and concerns are heard and addressed. This position reports to ADEA’s Senior Chief Financial Officer.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and coordinate the interaction of ADEA staff with federal agencies (e.g., HHS, NIH, NIDCR, CMS, HRSA, UPHS, ED, NHSC, VA) to carry out the following:

Identify emerging programs of interest to ADEA
Monitor the implementation of health care and higher education laws
Stay current regarding Medicaid program efforts on the state level
Monitor legislation and regulations regarding Graduate Medical Education
Proactively advocate for funding for Title VII programs
Kept abreast of Gainful Employment Regulations
Inform members regarding reporting of the Sunshine Act open payments requirements
Update members regarding requirement of Electronic Health Records
Stay abreast regarding legislative proposals that might affect graduate student loans and repayment options
Identify new federal and state grant possibilities
Monitor the development of new programs of interest
Assist ADEA members in responding to requests for comments on proposed rules and regulations
Supervise AGR staff effectively

Provide content and continually update the ADEA Advocacy Website, as to the following webpages:

Interactive State Legislative and Regulatory Map
Federal Legislative Information
Canadian Dental School Information
Compilation of U.S. Supreme Court Analyses
Compilation of Memorandums to ADEA Members on various topics
State and Federal Advocacy Tool Kits
ADEA/AGR Tweeter Account
Federal, state and Canadian resource information

Oversee and contribute to the content and production of the ADEA Advocate weekly newsletter.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identify opportunities to collaborate with organizations such as the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and other Organized Dentistry Coalition partners.
American Association of Medical Schools and other members of the Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions (FASHP) and the Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition (HPNEC).
Acts as the ADEA Liaison to the ADEA Legislative Advisory Committee (LAC).
Assist the President and CEO, Board members, faculty and deans in preparing testimony for congressional hearings.
Monitor activity on the state level, all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam regarding issues that might affect ADEA membership, such as licensure and scope of practice.
Submit annually written testimony to Congress on ADEA’s appropriation priorities.
Ensure that all applicable lobbying and other regulatory filings are submitted to the respective federal agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) preferred.
15 years of substantial experience working in Congress, a federal agency or state legislature or government
Ability to analyze and synthesis complicated legislation, rules, regulations and legal opinions
Previous positions requiring working knowledge of health care and higher education policy, legislation, rules, and regulations
Working knowledge of higher education and health law
Working knowledge of health care policy
Working knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Excellent research skills
Ability to multi-task and work quickly under pressure

Compensation: $220,000-$230,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Offering generous and comprehensive benefits.

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Disclaimer
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

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