Manager, Issues & Public Affairs

Adtalem Global Education
Chicago, IL

Opportunity at a Glance

This is your entry into strategic public affairs work - youll support our advocacy efforts while learning the ropes of policy tracking and crisis coordination. Youll be the detail-oriented backbone that helps keep our reputation strong and our leaders well-informed. Ideal for someone with a solid foundation in public affairs who wants to grow their strategic impact.

What Youll Do:  Support operational execution of public affairs and issues management with a focus on compliance policy tracking and internal coordination. Youll contribute to crisis response efforts and help maintain our organizational reputation through timely intelligence and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

  • Support public affairs operations including scheduling documentation and coordination
  • Monitor emerging issues and regulatory changes turning them into actionable insights
  • Assist with crisis communications to ensure timely updates across departments
  • Facilitate collaboration between public affairs legal and communications teams
  • Maintain accurate records of advocacy activities and prepare leadership reports
  • Create policy briefs talking points and stakeholder engagement materials
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications :

Experience Required

  • 3-5 years of experience in public affairs government relations communications or related field
  • Experience with policy monitoring research and analysis
  • Background in coordinating cross-functional projects and initiatives
  • Familiarity with government processes and regulatory environments
  • Experience in creating briefing materials and reports for leadership
  • Healthcare education or regulated industry experience a plus

Skills

  • Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent written communication and documentation abilities
  • Organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into clear actionable insights

Additional Information :

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country the expected salary range for this position is between $72000 and $128000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

  • Health dental vision life and disability insurance
  • 401k Retirement Program 6% employer match
  • Participation in Adtalems Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
  • 12 Paid Holidays

    For more information related to our benefits please visit: are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program subject to the rules governing the program whereby an award if any depends on various factors including without limitation individual and organizational performance.

 

 

Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Posted 2025-11-26

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