Prospectus: Government Relations Director

AP R IL 2022

Government Relations Director University Strategic Communications

University of the Pacific C ALIF OR NI A'S P R I VAT E UNI V ER SI T Y OF C HOICE University of the Pacific is a nationally ranked

state capital is home to the McGeorge

comprehensive university and California’s

School of Law and the new School of Health

first chartered institution of higher learning.

Sciences. Additional graduate programs

Established in 1851, Pacific has nearly 6,100

and the renowned Arthur A. Dugoni School

students and nine schools and colleges

of Dentistry are based on the downtown

across three campuses in northern California.

San Francisco Campus. Pacific takes pride

The majority of students and the NCAA

in providing the highly personalized and

Division 1 athletics program are based on

caring educational, social and residential

the Stockton Campus, often cited as one of

environments of a small college combined

the nation’s most beautiful college campuses.

with the choices and opportunities of a major

The Sacramento Campus in California’s

comprehensive university.

1

14:1

In career earnings for low-income students

Student/faculty ratio

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(Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)

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19

Best Universities in the West (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 2022)

A B OU T PACIFIC

The university has three campuses— in Sacramento, San Francisco and Stockton—placing us in three of the most diverse cities in the nation with some of the fastest growing and most dynamic industries in the country.

University of the Pacific was established

University of the Pacific’s mission is to

Science, School of Health Sciences, and

in 1851 as California's first chartered

provide a superior, student-centered

Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy.

institution of higher learning. It has a

learning experience integrating liberal

history of firsts including California’s first

arts and professional education and

music conservatory and California’s first

preparing individuals for lasting

university to open its doors to women.

achievement and responsible leadership

The university has three campuses—

in their careers and communities.

in Sacramento, San Francisco and

Pacific advances this mission through

Stockton—placing us in three of the most

nine schools, offering undergraduate,

diverse cities in the nation with some of

graduate and accelerated professional

the fastest growing and most dynamic

degree programs: Arthur A. Dugoni

industries in the country. The Wall Street

School of Dentistry, College of the Pacific

Journal and Times Higher Education

(natural sciences, social sciences and

rankings designate University of the

humanities), Benerd College (education),

Pacific as a Top 100 national university

Conservatory of Music, Eberhardt School

and #19 Best University in the West.

of Business, McGeorge School of Law, School of Engineering and Computer

The Stockton Campus, located in a diverse city of over 300,000 people, houses the majority of programs for undergraduates. Stockton is located in California’s beautiful Central Valley and bordered by a thousand miles of delta waterways. The San Francisco Campus, 90 minutes west of Stockton, is home to the Master of Science in Data Science program and the Dugoni School of Dentistry. The Sacramento Campus, 45 minutes north of Stockton, houses the McGeorge School of Law and Pacific’s new School of Health Sciences.

SACR AME N TO

S TO C K TON Main Campus SA N F R A N CIS CO

The Stockton Campus, located in a diverse city of over 300,000 people, houses the majority of programs for undergraduates. Stockton is located in California’s beautiful Central Valley and bordered by a thousand miles of Delta waterways. The San Francisco Campus, 90 minutes west of Stockton, is home to the MS Data Science program and the Dugoni School of Dentistry. The Sacramento Campus, 45 minutes north of Stockton, houses the McGeorge School of Law and Pacific’s new School of Health Sciences.

Student Body Profile

909 Sacramento

4,480 Stockton

AS OF FALL 2021

3,306 Undergraduate 1,586 Professional

1,174 Graduate

677 San Francisco ENROLLMEN T BY C AMP U S

2% 52% Female

48% Male

0.3%

8.8% 35%

4.4%

UND ERGR ADUAT E E T HNICI T Y BR E AK DOW N American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian

21%

Black, non-Hispanic Hispanic/Latino Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White, non-Hispanic Multi-ethnic

0.5% GEND ER

23

4%

International Unknown/Other

24%

AV ER AGE CL AS S SI Z E

14:1

S T UD EN T/ FACULT Y R AT IO

Student Life Pacific students receive personalized education in small class settings, allowing them to form meaningful relationships with professors and engage deeply in their field of study. In addition, students at University of the Pacific enjoy a vibrant campus life, with activities and events for a diversity of interests, including: Student Organizations: more than 150 student-led clubs

Greek Life: 11 social fraternities and sororities, 15

and organizations on the Stockton campus alone, in addition

professional fraternities; Multicultural Greek Council

to professional organizations across our three campuses NCAA Division I Sports: 10 women’s teams and seven men’s teams, competing in the West Coast Conference Arts and Culture: theatre productions in Long Theatre, concerts in Faye Spanos Concert Hall, exhibitions in Reynolds Art Gallery, movies in the Janet Leigh Theatre

Student Government Arts & Entertainment: provides exclusive and fun activities for students such as TigerLands, Brickyards, off-campus excursions and more Guest Speakers: recent presenters include former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, former

Athletic Recreational Activities: 11 active sport clubs,

Cisco CEO John Chambers, and Dr. Philip Ewell (music

variety of intramural sports

theory professor and author of “Confronting Racism and Sexism in American Music Theory”)

Our Values Our students come first in everything we do. Student impact is an important consideration in every decision we make.

We have high academic standards with a focus on teaching, scholarship and experiential learning.

We invest in individualized attention and long-term relationships that build human potential.

We are committed to learning from and enhancing our communities.

We share a sense of purpose and pride in what we accomplish together.

We respect all individuals and embrace the richness that our diversity brings to us as an educational community.

We recognize and honor differences, creativity and bridging what is distinct to create an inclusive environment.

We demonstrate integrity in our actions.

We strive to always do the right thing and hold ourselves and others accountable.

We demonstrate authentic respect for others and a willingness to engage in genuine discourse.

We seek to establish common ground and ways to connect with others.

We honor and value one another.

The Position

The Department

The Government Relations Director is responsible for

University Strategic Communications advances and

serving University of the Pacific in all three campuses

promotes awareness, understanding and support of

(Stockton, Sacramento and San Francisco) by building

the university’s mission, vision and accomplishments.

and strengthening the university’s relationships

Our award-winning team of writers, editors, designers,

with government officials and agencies, business

photographers/videographers, digital professionals and

associations and community-based organizations at the

communications leaders creates inspiring content and

federal, state and local government levels.

engaging experiences that elevate Pacific’s unique brand

The Government Relations Director will implement and

of personalized learning and professional pathways.

carry forward strategies for external relations, business

Our role leverages our expertise in external and

engagement and social responsibility in accordance

internal communications, media relations and issues

with the university’s overall strategy.

management, community relations, digital and social media and web strategy. We oversee the university’s brand identity including graphic design, photography/ videography and print and digital publications.

Position Qualifications MINIMUM

SK ILL S/ K N OW LEDGE AND E XP ER T ISE IN CLUD E:

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Strategic alliance-building.

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Understanding of federal government structures,

Bachelor’s degree in External Relations, Business, Communications, Political Science or related field.

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Three years of related work experience in government and community affairs.

budgeting and decision-making process.

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Experience working with state, federal and local legislative and civic leaders on a variety of issues including those that are highly sensitive

P R E FER R ED

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Five years of related work experience in government and community affairs.

and confidential.

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Excellent problem-solving skills, with judgment and ability to make decisions independently and negotiate solutions.

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Ability to work with a diverse group at all levels of an organization including faculty, staff, students, senior administrators and external constituents.

President's House, Stockton Campus

How to Apply University of the Pacific is currently accepting applications for this position. Applicants will be required to upload a cover letter and current resume, as well as provide contact information for three professional references with their online application.

SUBMIS SION P OR TAL

R EQ UIR ED

Pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings Cover letter Current resume

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression or mental or physical disability. The university will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.

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