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Legislative Director – Job Application

About the United States Student Association Foundation (USSAF)

The United States Student Association (USSA) is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most inclusive national student-led organization. USSA organizes students across states and campuses to advance higher education affordability, protect students’ rights, and strengthen democracy through nonpartisan civic engagement, advocacy, and leadership development.

USSA is rebuilding and expanding its national infrastructure and is seeking a Legislative Director to help lead its federal and state policy strategy, support student advocacy, and strengthen relationships with coalition partners.

Position Overview

The Legislative Director will lead USSA’s legislative strategy and policy work, supporting student leaders in advocating for higher education affordability, access, freedom of speech, and democratic participation. This role works closely with student leadership, national partners, and the Interim Executive Director to advance USSAF’s policy priorities in a strictly nonpartisan manner consistent with 501(c)(3) regulations.

This position is ideal for someone who understands policy, organizing, and coalition work and who is committed to student leadership and movement-building.

Job Annoucement

Basic Information

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Experience and Background

Please upload your resume (PDF preferred)

Briefly describe your experience with legislative advocacy or policy work (250–400 words)

What experience do you have working with students, young people, or grassroots leaders? (200–300 words)

Policy and Strategy

What higher education policy issues are you most passionate about, and why? (200–300 words)

Describe a successful legislative or advocacy campaign you supported or led. What was your role, and what was the outcome? (300–400 words)

This role operates under 501(c)(3) nonpartisan guidelines. How do you ensure advocacy work remains compliant while still being impactful? (200–300 words)

Describe your experience working in coalitions. How do you navigate differing priorities while maintaining the position of the organization you represent? (200–300 words)

Student Leadership and Values

USSA is a student-led organization. What does student leadership mean to you in practice? (150–250 words)

How do you approach equity, inclusion, and shared leadership in policy work? (150–250 words)

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Are you able to travel occasionally for conferences or advocacy actions?

When would you be available to start? It is mandatory that this position be based in Washington DC.

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Is there anything else you would like us to know about you or your interest in this role?