Detroit, MI
Job Number: 1164933
Job DescriptionEssential Functions: JOB PURPOSEPlan, direct and oversee the personnel, financial and operational activities of the Detroit Revitalization Fellows (DRF), a program of Wayne State University's Office of Economic Development (OED). The DRF launched in 2011 as a partnership between WSU and key local and national funders to attract, develop and retain the best mid-career talent for the region's civic, community and economic development industries. The two year fellowship program, currently hosting its third cohort of Fellows through July 2017, is an interdisciplinary and inclusive leadership / talent intervention that equips mid-career professionals with the tools and thoughtful experiences necessary to increase their leadership capacities, regardless of their role(s) in an organization. DRF is developing a network of urban leaders to guide Detroit's future.
Job DescriptionEssential Functions: JOB PURPOSEPlan, direct and oversee the personnel, financial and operational activities of the Detroit Revitalization Fellows (DRF), a program of Wayne State University's Office of Economic Development (OED). The DRF launched in 2011 as a partnership between WSU and key local and national funders to attract, develop and retain the best mid-career talent for the region's civic, community and economic development industries. The two year fellowship program, currently hosting its third cohort of Fellows through July 2017, is an interdisciplinary and inclusive leadership / talent intervention that equips mid-career professionals with the tools and thoughtful experiences necessary to increase their leadership capacities, regardless of their role(s) in an organization. DRF is developing a network of urban leaders to guide Detroit's future.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide direction to and supervise the activities of DRF staff. Hire, train, evaluate and discipline part time and full time support personnel. Ensure that all DRF program staff are being invested in and continually challenged professionally.Coordinate with the Assistant Vice President for Economic Development to monitor the financial condition of the program, and assist in the effort to secure funding for current and future cohorts and related activities. Manage relationships with the DRF Advisory Council and ensure that it is a representative body of leaders in the city of Detroit.Ensure the quality of coordination, activities and follow-up with each employer / host organization and members of DRF Advisory Council. Develop and implement a vision for future cohorts of the program, including Fellows' recruitment and selection, identification of placements, program funding, and program rollout and evaluation. Gather and report tracking and monitoring data, providing an assessment of the status of the program participants and the overall program impact. Lead DRF staff to work with the employer / host organizations to ensure that Fellows are well integrated and working on high-level, strategic projects.Provide oversight of the mentoring provided to Fellows both within the workplace and by area professionals. Oversee operational requirements for Fellows' training activities and monitor changes in roles and responsibilities of Fellows and make appropriate adjustments to training, coaching, and mentoring activities. Prepare reports on status, milestones and benchmark as well as activity and outcomes reports to OED leadership, the DRF Advisory Council and funding agencies. Maintain a strong public relations strategy for the program, including the design and implementation of strategic and tactical elements, and monitoring results. This includes social and traditional media and oversight for the maintenance of the DRF website. Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Relations, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Community & Economic Development or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required. A master's degree is preferred.
Experience: Experience in program and project management, and specifically in managing projects with multiple stakeholders is required. Experience managing a small team of staff is required. Experience managing or facilitating professional development activities is desired. A working knowledge of economic development (urban planning, housing and/or commercial real estate, project financing, business attraction and retention, etc.) in Detroit is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
COMMUNICATION: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of their organization and ours. Ability to adapt to a variety of evolving methods and styles of communication in the workplace.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Ability to manage a variety of projects while ensuring appropriate tracking, quality control, follow-up and multiple deadlines are met.
FUNDRAISING: Some grant writing experience or familiarity with philanthropy is desired. Ability to build mutually beneficial relationships with local and national philanthropic organizations is required.
PROCESS ORIENTED: While interested in attaining goals, maintains a commitment to them as mile markers in a process of continual growth and improvement.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Ability to build cooperative, effective relationships, facilitate communication, and conduct meetings in a professional manner.
SELF-STARTER: Must be able to work independently in a highly organized, detail-oriented, fast-paced environment.
TEAMWORK: Ability to build consensus, anticipate problems and difficult situations, and develop mutually agreed-upon strategies and/or solutions.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Extensive knowledge and experience using PC hardware and software programs such as the Microsoft Office Suite, the Adobe Creative Suite and the capability to learn to use Blackboard, Pipeline, Wayne Leads and other software specific to the University community. Experience in, familiarity or desire to learn effective strategies for the uses of social media in a professional environment.
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
PLANNING/ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS: Prioritizes and plans work activities; adapts to changing conditions. Finds a way to achieve the stated goals.
BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE: Understands event scheduling and planning.INITIATIVE: Takes independent action. Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISORY SKILLS: Adept in delegating work to all team members, setting clear direction and managing workflow. Ability to foster teamwork among staff members. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train staff and develop subordinate's skills. Skilled in managing up to work strategically with supervisors to produce the best possible outcomes.
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Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
United States
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Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
United States
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