Radford University
Dir Economic Development & Community Engagement
Radford University, Radford, Virginia, United States,
Dir Economic Development & Community Engagement
Working Title:
Dir Economic Development & Community EngagementPosition Number:
FA5070Posting Number:
AP00451PType of Recruitment:
General PublicIs this position restricted?
NoWork Location:
RadfordDivision:
Economic Development, VP-42College/Unit:
Economic Development-420Department:
Economic Development - 40032Hours Per Week:
40Months Per Year:
12Academic or Calendar Year:
Calendar YearFull Time/Part Time:
Full TimeWork Schedule:
Normal Work Schedule 8-5 Mon – FriContact Name for Applicant:
[Insert Contact Name]Contact Phone for Applicant:
540-831-5370Education/Experience:
Master’s degree, preferably in Public Administration, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, Higher Education, or related field; or Bachelor’s degree with significant experience.Job Summary:
The Director of Economic Development and Community Engagement, reporting to the Vice President for Economic Development and Corporate Education (EDCE), designs, leads, and manages economic development and community engagement initiatives. The director collaborates with the Vice President to develop strategic partnerships, identify grant and funding opportunities, and implement community engagement work. The director connects faculty, staff, and students to meaningful economic engagement opportunities and works collaboratively with the entire EDCE team to meet collective vision and goals.Required Qualifications:Minimum of five years of progressive experience related to program planning, management, and evaluation.Knowledge of current practices and trends in engaged scholarship, project-based learning, and place-based initiatives.Documented skills in program planning and assessment.Ability to independently plan, manage and meet deadlines for multiple projects with minimal supervision.Ability to work well with multiple constituencies including faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni, and community representatives.Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as attention to detail and demonstrated experience working as an effective team member.Flexible, adaptable, and skilled at balancing multiple tasks and works well under pressure.Experience in developing community-university partnerships.Experience managing grants and external sources of funding.Ability to supervise others.Preferred Qualifications:Deep knowledge of the New River, Roanoke Valley or Southwest Virginia community.Experience working in a nonprofit, foundation, or civic organizations.Hiring Range:
$95,579 - $100,000Posting Date:
09/18/2024Application Review Date:
10/02/2024Closing Date:
Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Employment Conditions:
Must have a criminal background check.Required Licenses:
[Insert any licenses if applicable]Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.Clery Statement:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.Required Documents:Cover Letter/ Letter of ApplicationResumeContact:
If you have questions about specific positions or the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@radford.edu.
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Working Title:
Dir Economic Development & Community EngagementPosition Number:
FA5070Posting Number:
AP00451PType of Recruitment:
General PublicIs this position restricted?
NoWork Location:
RadfordDivision:
Economic Development, VP-42College/Unit:
Economic Development-420Department:
Economic Development - 40032Hours Per Week:
40Months Per Year:
12Academic or Calendar Year:
Calendar YearFull Time/Part Time:
Full TimeWork Schedule:
Normal Work Schedule 8-5 Mon – FriContact Name for Applicant:
[Insert Contact Name]Contact Phone for Applicant:
540-831-5370Education/Experience:
Master’s degree, preferably in Public Administration, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, Higher Education, or related field; or Bachelor’s degree with significant experience.Job Summary:
The Director of Economic Development and Community Engagement, reporting to the Vice President for Economic Development and Corporate Education (EDCE), designs, leads, and manages economic development and community engagement initiatives. The director collaborates with the Vice President to develop strategic partnerships, identify grant and funding opportunities, and implement community engagement work. The director connects faculty, staff, and students to meaningful economic engagement opportunities and works collaboratively with the entire EDCE team to meet collective vision and goals.Required Qualifications:Minimum of five years of progressive experience related to program planning, management, and evaluation.Knowledge of current practices and trends in engaged scholarship, project-based learning, and place-based initiatives.Documented skills in program planning and assessment.Ability to independently plan, manage and meet deadlines for multiple projects with minimal supervision.Ability to work well with multiple constituencies including faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni, and community representatives.Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as attention to detail and demonstrated experience working as an effective team member.Flexible, adaptable, and skilled at balancing multiple tasks and works well under pressure.Experience in developing community-university partnerships.Experience managing grants and external sources of funding.Ability to supervise others.Preferred Qualifications:Deep knowledge of the New River, Roanoke Valley or Southwest Virginia community.Experience working in a nonprofit, foundation, or civic organizations.Hiring Range:
$95,579 - $100,000Posting Date:
09/18/2024Application Review Date:
10/02/2024Closing Date:
Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Employment Conditions:
Must have a criminal background check.Required Licenses:
[Insert any licenses if applicable]Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.Clery Statement:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.Required Documents:Cover Letter/ Letter of ApplicationResumeContact:
If you have questions about specific positions or the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@radford.edu.
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