Director of Advocacy and Policy

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• Track and analyze emerging legislative and regulatory trends; create briefings, summaries, and strategic guidance for leadership.
• Co-lead policy efforts with our Chief Health Policy Officer to advance Medicaid and other key healthcare initiatives.
• Build coalitions with policy makers, stakeholders, and community leaders to further organizational goals.
• Craft and communicate policy positions and key messaging both internally and externally.
• Serve as liaison with the City of Kansas City, Missouri on indigent care contracts and public health partnerships.
• Engage in the community by attending civic events, board meetings, and health commissions as a representative of University Health.
• Coach internal stakeholders on how to effectively engage in the policy arena, including testifying before governmental bodies.
• Support grant development and letters of support for both internal and external health initiatives.
• Champion diversity, quality, and safety in all aspects of work

• Master's degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience engaging with state and local elected officials and government agencies.
• Strong understanding of legislative and policy processes.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with an ability to synthesize and communicate complex policy information clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

• Background in healthcare, particularly in Medicaid or care for the uninsured.
• High energy and self-motivated with strong judgment and project management skills.
• Experience fostering partnerships and coalitions in diverse settings.