Project Manager, University Relations

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a veterinary organization with more than 1,000 animal hospitals across the United States and Canada. The Project Manager will provide high-level administrative, operational, and project management support to the Vice President of University & Government Relations, coordinating strategic initiatives and managing cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities:

• Support planning, execution, and tracking of strategic initiatives related to governance, advocacy, and university relations
• Coordinate cross-functional projects and ensure timelines, deliverables, and communications remain on track
• Develop project plans, timelines, status reports, and follow-up actions for key organizational initiatives
• Assist with budgeting, vendor coordination, and operational support for programs and events
• Assist in executing grassroots advocacy campaigns designed to mobilize hospital and support center teams around legislative and policy priorities
• Coordinate advocacy communications, action alerts, educational materials, and engagement initiatives
• Support the development and execution of strategies that educate team members on the importance of advocacy and public policy engagement
• Help organize advocacy events, legislator meetings, hospital tours, and stakeholder engagement opportunities
• Coordinate university engagement activities, student outreach initiatives, and academic partnership programs
• Support collaboration with Talent Acquisition, Mentorship and House Officer Program teams on university-focused initiatives
• Assist with planning and logistics for veterinary school visits, conferences, externship programs, and educational presentations
• Create and edit presentations, reports, communications, and educational materials for internal and external audiences
• Assist with development of executive communications and organizational messaging related to governance, advocacy, and university engagement
• Maintain organized documentation, databases, contact lists, and project tracking systems
• Prepare agendas, presentations, briefing materials, reports, and meeting summaries for executive leadership, governance team, and external stakeholders
• Coordinate logistics and materials for leadership meetings, conferences, university events, advocacy activities, and hospital visits
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in government relations, advocacy, public affairs, political strategy, association management, or project management
• Strong organizational, project management, and multitasking skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with leaders at all levels of the organization
• Ability to travel occasionally within the U.S. and Canada
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working with PACs, legislative affairs, or political engagement initiatives preferred
• Experience coordinating events, communications, and stakeholder engagement initiatives preferred
• Experience in veterinary medicine, higher education, or multi-site organizations preferred