Legislative Assistant/ Executive Assistant

The Legislative Assistant/ Executive Assistant performs the following essential functions: * Advocacy and monitoring of legislation to the school will support institutional growth and protect educational choice.

* Develop local regional contacts and surrogates to create partnerships with local members (campus tours, town halls, press conferences, speaking opportunities) * Participate as a Government Relations team member for congressional legislative strategies and assist with state when needed.

* Cultivating NEW champions for Keiser University and maintaining measurable support from standing allies on State/Federal level * Scheduling meetings with newly elected Florida members and leadership in targeted committees on State/Federal level * Secure clinical affiliations across Florida (Orlando/Central Florida focused) to support the success of allied health programs.

* Identify through trend tracking opportunities, trends, and innovations in Florida's workforce and talent pipeline to remain current with talent and workforce demands.

* Providing executive level administrative support * Calendar management and appointment scheduling * Coordinating travel arrangements and being available to travel as needed * Coordinating special events * Creating correspondence: writing letters, e-mails, meeting minutes, PowerPoint presentations, messaging documents (fact sheets, news releases, short speeches/remarks) EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: * Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Relations, Business Administration, Marketing or related field.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Executive level administrative support preferred.

* Proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive team attitude.

* Strong verbal and written skills.

* Will require some travel * Ability to meet deadlines.