Manager, Issues & Public Affairs

Adtalem Global Education

Manager, Issues & Public Affairs

Columbia, MD +2 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Opportunity at a Glance

    This is your entry into strategic public affairs work - you'll support our advocacy efforts while learning the ropes of policy tracking and crisis coordination. You'll be the detail-oriented backbone that helps keep our reputation strong and our leaders well-informed. Ideal for someone with a solid foundation in public affairs who wants to grow their strategic impact.

    What You'll Do: Support operational execution of public affairs and issues management with a focus on compliance, policy tracking, and internal coordination. You'll contribute to crisis response efforts and help maintain our organizational reputation through timely intelligence and stakeholder communication.

    Responsibilities

    • Support public affairs operations including scheduling, documentation, and coordination
    • Monitor emerging issues and regulatory changes, turning them into actionable insights
    • Assist with crisis communications to ensure timely updates across departments
    • Facilitate collaboration between public affairs, legal, and communications teams
    • Maintain accurate records of advocacy activities and prepare leadership reports
    • Create policy briefs, talking points, and stakeholder engagement materials
    • Performs other duties as assigned
    • Complies with all policies and standards
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Experience Required

    • 3-5 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, communications, or related field
    • Experience with policy monitoring, research, and analysis
    • Background in coordinating cross-functional projects and initiatives
    • Familiarity with government processes and regulatory environments
    • Experience in creating briefing materials and reports for leadership
    • Healthcare, education, or regulated industry experience a plus

    Skills

    • Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail
    • Excellent written communication and documentation abilities
    • Organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
    • Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
    • Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights

    Additional Information

    _In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $72,000 and $128,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

    Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:_

    • Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
    • 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
    • Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
    • _12 Paid Holidays

    For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.

    You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance._

    Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

  • Industry
    Education
  • Locations
    Washington, DC • Chicago, IL • Columbia, MD