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Founded in 1900, the Association of American Universities is composed of America’s leading research universities. AAU’s member universities transform lives through education, research, and innovation.
AAU helps shape policy for higher education, science, and innovation; promote best practices in undergraduate and graduate education; and strengthen the contributions of leading research universities to American society.
Why Work for AAU? A career with us provides the opportunity to work with the leaders of some of the world’s most distinguished universities to advance their educational missions of teaching, research, and service. You will be joining a team of talented, experienced, and dedicated professionals.
AAU offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Our benefits and perks enhance work-life balance and reflect AAU’s culture; protect employees and their families; encourage personal and professional growth by investing in talent; encourage staff to give back to their communities; and help employees prepare for their future.
Current Openings
Deputy Vice President for Government Relations and Public Policy
AAU is excited to announce an opening for a Deputy Vice President for Government Relations and Public Policy (GRPP). Reporting to the Senior Vice President for GRPP, this position plays a key role in shaping and advancing AAU's federal advocacy agenda in support of scientific research, higher education, and research universities.
The Deputy VP will develop, coordinate, and lead AAU's advocacy and strategic engagement for federal budget and appropriations related matters pertaining to federally funded scientific research. In addition, the Deputy VP will oversee and support a team of government relations professionals responsible for cross-cutting funding and policy issues related to key federal research agencies including NSF, NIH, DOD, DOE, NASA, USDA, and others. In this capacity, the Deputy VP will ensure that issues and agency-related advocacy efforts are aligned with AAU's broader federal priorities and strategy, providing high-level coordination, guidance, and integration across the team.
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Website Content and Digital Media Officer
AAU is excited to announce an opening for a Website Content and Digital Media Officer (Officer) position. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Digital Media, this role will oversee the planning, development, and management of AAU's website and related digital content to advance the organization's objectives and advocacy efforts. The Officer will ensure the site is strategically aligned with AAU's priorities, delivers an engaging user experience, and effectively communicates the work of our members and the association.
This position will be responsible for creating, curating, and maintaining high-quality, audience-focused content that supports AAU's advocacy priorities, including federal research funding, research security, scientific innovation, immigration policy, and regulatory issues. The Officer will collaborate closely with colleagues in Government Relations and Public Policy, as well as other departments, to highlight key initiatives, policy updates, and member accomplishments through compelling digital storytelling.
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Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
AAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We make all employment decisions without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
AAU also complies with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA). If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with AAU, please call 202.408.7500 or send an e-mail to [email protected].