Policy Associate
Job Description
Position Number:
127193Title:
Faculty SpecialistFunctional Title:
Policy AssociateCategory Status:
15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing ConApplicant Search Category:
FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
ARCH-Center for Smart Growth Research & EducationCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
NCSG seeks a policy analyst/policy fellow with expertise in housing, land use, transportation, economic development, sustainability or related areas. The ideal candidate will have experience and passion for community-engaged and co-creative work. The policy fellow will contribute to NCSG’s active translational and community-engaged research that impacts decision-making and advocacy for community, regional and national level-partners.
Responsibilities
- Engage with a range of partners to develop policy research that supports ongoing anti-displacement, equitable transit-oriented development and sustainable growth across the region;
- In collaboration with NCSG partners and NCSG staff, develop speaker events that bring together research and practice to respond to regional challenges and opportunities;
- Collaborate with NCSG staff across programs to research and write articles, reports, briefing papers, presentations, and web content that translate NCSG’s academic research into relevant, actionable information for practitioners and advocates in the region and beyond;
- Participate in ongoing NCSG research efforts;
- Monitor federal, state and local legislation that impacts areas of smart growth, including housing, transportation, economic development, land use, sustainability and NCSG initiatives
- Contribute to strategic planning to strengthen NCSG advocacy, including support with cultivating relationships with elected officials and developing annual policy engagement and outreach calendars
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
- 2-3 years of full time work experience in state or local policy, planning or advocacy.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Knowledge and work experience in the District-Maryland-Virginia metropolitan region is preferred but not required.
- Candidates should be able to work in a diverse, high-paced environment and have strong writing and editing skills, proficient oral and interpersonal communications skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required.
- Master’s degree in policy, planning, or related field.
- An additional three years of work experience in lieu of a master’s degree will be considered.
Posting Date:
09/27/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
10/21/2024Physical Demands
Sitting for long periods.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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