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Position Description: Manager of Government Affairs

Central Ohio is among the most vibrant and rapidly expanding communities in the country. With over 2,700 new residents expected to move to Central Ohio each month over the next two decades, ensuring robust access to attainable, high-quality housing has never been more critical.

For more than 80 years, the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio (BIA) has served as the voice of the residential construction industry, working collaboratively with policymakers, community leaders and stakeholders to advance smart policies that support responsible growth and meet the evolving housing and workforce needs of our region.

The Manager of Government Affairs’ role is to work proactively on behalf of our members in advocating for robust housing creation of all types throughout our region.

This position will work closely with BIA leadership to advance the Association's Housing Creation agenda and effectively represent the 600+ member companies of the BIA.

The ideal candidate will be an engaged learner with strong written and verbal communication skills who is adept at conveying important communication effectively.

The candidate must have a mission-driven focus on serving the needs of the BIA's members and the organization as we strive to create housing opportunities across our region and serve the residential construction industry for the next 80 years.

This position will report directly to the Executive Officer of the BIA and collaborate with other members of the BIA team in a small-staff environment.

 Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains effective lines of communication with local, state and national public officials regarding issues that impact the industry and association.

• Coordinates, promotes and participates in meetings held with elected officials, agency staff, political candidates and other community leaders to advance the objectives of the association.

• Provides staff support to the Builders & Developers Council, Multi-Family Council, County Working Groups, BUILDPAC, Industry Action Fund and other committees and task forces as assigned by the Executive Officer.

• Attends and participates in government and community meetings and reports to the members any issues affecting the industry.

• Obtains and tracks proposed legislation and regulations for submission to committees and active industry advocates for analysis and recommendations.

• Establishes and maintains a grassroots network of members to assist on critical legislative and regulatory issues.

• Establishes and maintains relationships with other groups and organizations and serves as a liaison between the local, state and national associations on public policy issues.

• Maintains information files on issues and disseminates information to members as necessary.

• Contributes to the association’s advocacy communication strategy through the creation of emails, articles, social media posts and other forms of communication.

• Actively assists in key association events, programs and initiatives.

• Collaborates with other team members on multiple projects simultaneously in progress.

• Functions as a part of a highly cohesive, small-staff team and contributes to the overall success of the organization.

• Provides excellent customer service to BIA members and collaborators.

• Travel within the Central Ohio region required (Approximately 25% of the time)

• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Officer.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of three years of experience in government affairs, economic development, planning, public policy or a related field, in either the public or private sector.

• Strong understanding of how government functions at the local, state and federal levels, with knowledge of current political issues and trends and how they impact the residential construction industry.

• Professional demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and effectively.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and serve as a trusted resource for members, elected officials and community stakeholders.

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving and sometimes ambiguous environment, including independently solving problems in alignment with the Association’s priorities and values.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex issues, balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines under pressure.

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Commitment to providing a high level of professionalism, responsiveness and customer service to BIA members, partners and the broader community.

To Apply: Please submit cover letter and resume to Jessica McKinney at   

About the BIA

The Building Industry Association of Central Ohio has represented the residential construction industry in the central Ohio region for 80 years. The BIA's mission is to advocate for policies which will allow for their industry to meet the growing and diverse needs of the region, promote awareness of the homebuilding industry and the thousands of jobs it supports, provide a path for professional and career development and to serve as a vehicle for networking and industry collaboration.

The BIA is an equal opportunity employer.

The Opportunity

CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for multiple full-time, 9-month faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-earning), Associate Professor or Professor (tenured) in the area of optics and photonics. Topics of interest include but are not limited to: Space Photonics, Quantum Photonics, Lasers, Directed Energy, Advanced Imaging and Optical Materials. This search is tied to a major strategic investment by the University of Central Florida in Science, Engineering, and Technology.

Successful candidates will be expected to establish a top-quality, vigorous, highly visible research program, teach and mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and contribute to service in the institution and profession. CREOL is one the world's foremost institutions for research and education in optics and photonic science and engineering. The college offers Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in optics and photonics, and a B.S. degree in photonic science and engineering. The faculty engage in fundamental and applied research and education in lasers, optical fibers, semiconductor and integrated photonic devices, nonlinear and quantum optics, imaging, sensing and displays. In addition, the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the College of Sciences provide rich opportunities for collaboration. For more information visit has been consistently ranked highly among Best Global Universities for Optics by various agencies such as U.S. News & World Report. Located in Orlando, Florida, UCF is classified as a Very High Research Activity (R1) university by the Carnegie Foundation. With a diverse student body of more than 70,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the country. The university offers more than 240 degree programs. UCF is committed to diversity and was designated a Hispanic Serving Institution in 2019. For the fifth consecutive year, UCF has been recognized among the nation's most innovative universities according to U.S. News & World Report while Kiplinger's and The Princeton Review have ranked UCF as one of the nation's best values for a college education. For more information, visit .

Minimum Qualifications:

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• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in optics or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment.

  
  

• Applicants must demonstrate strong research experience with a high record of scholarly publications.

  
  

To obtain tenure upon hire, the selected candidate(s) must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor.

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Demonstrated experience in photonics research and education.

  
  

• A successful record of submitting proposals for research funding.

  
  

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

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• A curriculum vitae.

  
  

• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.

  
  

• Statement of research and teaching plans

  
  

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Katie Connolly, HR Coordinator III at .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

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• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

  
  

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

  
  

• Retirement savings options.

  
  

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

  
  

• Education assistance.

  
  

• Flexible work environment.

  
  

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

  
  

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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