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Associate Director for Communications & Public Liaison
National Institutes of Health · Posted 61 days ago
About the Role
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is the largest biomedical research funding organization in the world. NIH is made up of 27 Institutes and Centers. The Office of the Director (OD) in the NIH is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Associate Director for Communications and Public Liaison. This is a career Federal position in the Senior Executive Service. See the "Duties" section for a list of the major responsibilities.
What You'll Do
- →Duties and Responsibilities: The Associate Director for Communications and Public Liaison (ADCPL) serves as principal advisor to the Director and Principal Deputy Director, NIH, on issues affecting the conduct of communication and public liaison activities at NIH.
- →The ADCPL is responsible for planning and executing special events on the NIH campus, including VIP visits, dedications, etc., and provides oversight of all official visits by heads of state, the Executive Branch, state and local elected officials, and influential members of the private sector.
- →The ADCPL provides oversight into all issues arising in connection with the FOIA, establishing and implementing NIH policies; establishing procedures for documenting release or denial; preparation of appeals; liaison with PHS/DHHS FOIA staff; and the provision of FOIA training for grants and contracts employees at the NIH.
- →Manages an annual budget of approximately $28.6M and directs a staff of approximately 118 FTEs.
Benefits
- ★The federal government offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
- ★For more information, check out New Employee Benefits at NIH and OPM's Employee Benefits Information.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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