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UCI Health·Irvine, CA

Government Relations Specialist

Full time
iPosting details
ScheduleFull time
EducationBachelor's degree
Experience2-5 years
SourceUCI Health · posted Oct 5, 2026
✓Requirements
Education
✓Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, communications, public policy, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
✓Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training A minimum of 2-5 years of experience.
✓California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - Closing Statement: The University of California
Qualifications
✓Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant professional, internship experience in government relations, public affairs, legislative affairs, community relations, external affairs, or related fields.
✓Demonstrated knowledge of local, county, state, and/or federal government processes and public sector operations.
✓Demonstrated growing network of professional relationships and with elected officials, government agencies, community leaders, and civic organizations.
✓Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing professional correspondence and briefing materials.
✓Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across diverse constituencies.
✓Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
✓Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment without much oversight.
✓Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
✓Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines with direction from senior staff Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard business applications.
✓Basic knowledge of the institution, its mission, vision, goals, achievements, policies, and infrastructure.
✓Knowledge of basic concepts and principles of building and maintaining effective relations with a variety of constituencies.
✓Written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including political acumen to effectively represent the institution.
✓Analytical and critical thinking skills.
✓Organizational skills include meeting deadlines
✓and event planning skills.
✓Basic knowledge of public policy and the legislative process.
✓Applicable computer skills.
✓As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct
+Benefits
✓Retirement plan
+UCI Health
IrvineCA · 28 mi to Riverside
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Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$35.34 – $62.84/hr
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✓You’ll need
Education
✓Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, communications, public policy, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
✓Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training A minimum of 2-5 years of experience.
✓California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - Closing Statement: The University of California
Qualifications
✓Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant professional, internship experience in government relations, public affairs, legislative affairs, community relations, external affairs, or related fields.
✓Demonstrated knowledge of local, county, state, and/or federal government processes and public sector operations.
✓Demonstrated growing network of professional relationships and with elected officials, government agencies, community leaders, and civic organizations.
✓Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing professional correspondence and briefing materials.
✓Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across diverse constituencies.
✓Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
✓Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment without much oversight.
✓Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
✓Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines with direction from senior staff Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard business applications.
✓Basic knowledge of the institution, its mission, vision, goals, achievements, policies, and infrastructure.
✓Knowledge of basic concepts and principles of building and maintaining effective relations with a variety of constituencies.
✓Written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including political acumen to effectively represent the institution.
✓Analytical and critical thinking skills.
✓Organizational skills include meeting deadlines
✓and event planning skills.
✓Basic knowledge of public policy and the legislative process.
✓Applicable computer skills.
✓As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct
+Benefits
Retirement plan
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The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.