Assistant Director, Center for Urban Resilience, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: FullTime Regular

Pay Plan Series & Grade: DS0058/7

Salary Range: $68641.21 $75527.41

Closing Date:Open Until Filled

Location:4200 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The Assistant Director in the Center for Urban Resilience Innovation and Infrastructure (CURII) will report to the Director. The incumbent will support the planning implementation coordination and performance of programs within the Center. The Assistant Director will work collaboratively with the Director and other stakeholders to manage daytoday operations support program development assessment and ensure the successful execution of Urban Resilience Innovation and Infrastructure initiatives. This role involves supporting the Director in overseeing staff managing projects fostering partnerships and ensuring continuous improvement of programs aligned with the colleges mission and objectives. The Assistant Director must demonstrate strong communication skills work well under pressure and be committed to supporting a diverse and collaborative environment within the Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in Program Supervision and Staff Management
  Support the Director in supervising and managing staff and interns allocating work responsibilities and ensuring that all program units within the Center operate effectively and efficiently.
• Collaboration and Coordination
  Work closely with the Director Associate Deans and other stakeholders to support the establishment of strategic partnerships at local regional national and international levels.
• Support Program Evaluation and Improvement
  Assist in the evaluation and improvement of Center programs by conducting assessments and providing recommendations for enhancing program impact and effectiveness.
• Assist in Planning and Reporting
  Aid in the preparation of the Plan of Work and updates as required by sponsoring agencies. Help coordinate the collection and analysis of program data for project reviews and reporting.
• Internal and External Communication
  Assist in the communication of program goals outcomes and implementation strategies to CAUSES staff stakeholders and external partners.
• CrossDisciplinary Collaboration
  Support the Director in fostering crossdiscipline universitywide involvement in academic research and student experiential learning initiatives.
• Program Management and Continuous Improvement
  Help oversee daytoday program management ensuring high standards of execution and alignment with the mission of CAUSES. Contribute to the continuous improvement of all Center programs.
• Performance Management Support
  Assist in managing the performance evaluation process for all staff in the Center ensuring goals are met and providing feedback for professional development.
• Represent the Center in Meetings
  Represent the Director in internal and external meetings as needed providing updates on program progress and initiatives.
• Special Projects and Duties
  Perform other duties and special assignments related to the areas of responsibility as required by the Director and CAUSES leadership.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Collaborative Work with CAUSES Staff
   Work effectively and collaboratively with the Associate Deans Dean and other faculty staff and students within CAUSES and UDC as required by specific projects.
2. Stakeholder Relationship Building
   Support efforts to expand and solidify effective working relationships with external constituencies program sponsors and potential sponsors.
3. Additional Responsibilities
   Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the Center and its programs.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Masters degree in Urban or Community Planning Sustainability Urban Design Environmental Sciences Agriculture or another relevant field to CAUSES (doctoral degree preferred).
• A minimum of four years of experience in academic research or administrative roles with increasing responsibilities in program coordination management or supervision.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation family responsibilities matriculation physical handicap or political affiliation.

Notice of NonDiscrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended D.C. Official Code Section 21401.01 et. seq. (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race color religion national origin sex age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation marital status personal appearance genetic information familial status source of income status as a victim of an intrafamily offense place of residence or business or status as a covered veteran as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference:A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position may be awarded a 10point residency preference over nonDistrict applicants unless the person declines the preference points. If selected the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

DrugFree Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the DrugFree Workplace Act of 1988 the individual selected to fill this position will as a condition of employment be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor in writing not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a satisfactory backgroundinvestigation is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:All inquiriesrelated to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at(202).

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the Universitys EO Policy Statement please visit: Experience:

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