Deputy Director

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-Time Temporary

Pay Plan Series & Grade: DS0058/3

Salary Range: Upto$119581

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The Deputy Director reports to the Director of the developing Americas Workforce Nucleus (DAWN) initiative. The position serves dual functions: play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership program development day-to-day operations and evaluation of DAWN helping to position DAWN as a leader University based community partnerships. The Deputy Director also serves as the Anacostia Ambassador for the Urban Waters Federal Partnership (UWFP). The UWFP comprises 15 federal agencies and 28 nongovernmental organizations working collaboratively in 20 designated locations to help urban and metropolitan areas particularly those that are underserved or economically distressed connect with their waterways and work to improve them.

The dual role position is responsible for developing and growing the Academy and the Urban Water Federal Partnership Anacostia location serving as a driving force in community efforts to enhance the educational and career opportunities for District students and residents more generally while also championing the environmental and economic benefits of clean safe accessible urban waters and lands.

The ideal candidate brings experience in program management community organizing and stakeholder engagement entrepreneurship environmental issues and school based activities. A passion for truth and justice is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with the Director DAWN during the planning phase. Collaborate with the DAWN Director to set the strategic vision and operational goals DAWN.
• Assist in establishing a baseline of DAWN activities and the development of an implementation plan with measurable goals that support the university strategic plan Delivering on the Promise.
• Support community outreach with a focus on Anacostia and Ward 8 in the District of Columbia.
• Oversee and monitor the day-to-day activities of DAWN.
• Assist with budget development and management.
• Become proficient in navigating frequently used university processes e.g. human resources and procurement.
• Assist with staff recruitment hiring and onboarding to build an effective and dynamic team.
• Supervise and mentor program staff and coordinators to ensure alignment with the DAWNs mission.
• Support cross-functional partnerships with academic institutions community organizations and local government entities. Maintain working relationships with Center partners including DCPS Anacostia Schools and Community DOEE federal agencies and industry partners.
• Schedule organize and convene meetings for the Director.
• Prepare and process grant proposals to sustain and expand DAWNs programming efforts
• Contributes monthly updates to the UWFP/EPA;
• Participate in and/or lead meetings including:
  1. Regular Ambassador meetings hosted by U.S. EPA and
  2. Regular meetings with partners and community-based organizations (with a strong preference for locations within Anacostia) being proactive and inclusive to ensure all have a seat at the table; and
  3. Variety of University task forces and external committees for purposes of information development sharing reviewing and executing objectives to assure alignment with the Academy and the Urban Waters Federal Partnership mission.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• A masters degree or relevant work or entrepreneurial experience.
• Proven leadership experience in civic engagement workforce development or social justice advocacy.
• Excellent communication skills with the demonstrated ability to engage diverse stakeholders across sectors.
• Proficiency utilizing online software/platforms.
• Working knowledge of social media.
• Familiarity with navigating multi-stakeholder environments including government agencies nonprofits and academic institutions.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with computer software applications including Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Publisher etc.
• Proficiency with office technology products such as: computers copiers printers scanners faxes telephones projectors etc.
• Able to travel between multiple campuses and off-site locations.

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 Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended D.C. Official Code Section 2-1401.01 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 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. H-1B). 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 10-point residency preference over non-District 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 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free 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.

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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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