EducationCounsel

Job Title
Senior Policy Advisor

Date Posted
06/22/2010

EducationCounsel LLC, in affiliation with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, based in Washington, D.C., is currently hiring for the position of Senior Policy Advisor. Responsibilities include:

Leading and managing research and analysis
Drafting memos, reports, and presentations, including managing the work of others
Managing discrete projects, including extensive interaction with clients, partners, and other external parties
Leading project-based teams and supervising staff
Managing client relationships
Attending meetings, hearings, and briefings
Providing general support, as necessary, across all aspects of the organization

We seek resourceful, intelligent, hard-working individuals who possess strong analytical and research skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task. As a minimum requirement, Senior Policy Advisors must possess a Law degree or Masters degree, preferably in Public Policy or Education. A minimum of eight years of relevant work experience is required. Previous experience working in a position of leadership at an educational institution or at the federal, state, or local government levels is also required. Applicants should have a strong interest in education policy and possess strong writing, relationship-building, and management skills. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Please send cover letter, resume, salary requirements and a 3-5 page writing sample to:

Michelle C. Smith
Recruiting/Human Resources Assistant
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP/EducationCounsel LLC
1320 Main Street/Meridian 17th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201

Alternatively, applicants can e-mail their cover letter and resume to Michelle.Smith@nelsonmullins.com.

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