Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.
Responsibilities
Leads system-wide public policy efforts to achieve Ascension’s agenda.
AVP - Public Policy: Reports to the SVP of Public Affairs
Responsibilities:
Leads policy team, including regulatory, federal/system, and state policy; guides federal and state advocacy through Ascension policy leadership; aligns closely with Finance to fully realize and leverage all available financial opportunities; collaborates closely with Advocacy and External Communications Public Affairs in strategic analyses and planning necessary to build the national and state agendas; also works with External Communications in the formation of Ascension’s external policy positions and supportive collateral; manages regulatory oversight to ensure Ascension’s voice is present at the Administration level; manages major policy contracts to meet agenda; oversees operations, budget, financial targets and personnel related to Public Policy; Participates in all relevant internal and external work groups related to public policy, leading those which require direction from Public Affairs; acts as a critical member of key trade associations in ensuring Ascension’s priorities are understood, incorporated & reflected in those of the trade associations; builds critical senior-level relationships with key leaders inside the organization and externally with key policy makers, influencers, and strategic thought leaders; supports External Communications in ensuring Ascension’s narrative is widely understood.
Requirements
Education:
- Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management.
Additional Preferences
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Why Join Our Team
Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
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