Assistant Director of Development - Openlands

Description

The Assistant Director of Development supports the Director of Development in leading and managing all aspects of fundraising to advance the mission of Openlands. This role includes supporting the Institutional Grants Manager with grant opportunity prospecting and follow-through from private foundations, corporate philanthropies, and government agencies.  The Assistant Director of Development will design and implement a planned giving program for the organization. Because communication is fundamental to this position, this person will lead the marketing and communication efforts of the Development function in partnership with the Director of Communications, expertly maintaining consistency with the Openlands brand guidelines and standard of excellence. The Assistant Director of Development is an emerging thought leader on the future of nonprofit fundraising with novel approaches and next-generation ideas. 

Application Process
For full consideration, interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and references. Find application and full description here.

Assistant Director Policy & Research - Illinois Housing Development Authority - Chicago, IL

For more information and to learn how to apply please visit: LinkedIn

About the job

Must be a resident of Illinois or willing to relocate. Flexible scheduling is available, upon completion of a six-month probationary period.

Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), one of the Nation’s preeminent Housing Finance Agencies and one of the State’s ten largest financial institutions, is currently seeking an Assistant Director of Policy and Research to build upon their 50+ year leadership in housing finance.

At IHDA we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other positions within our organization.

 

What we Offer:

• Paid time off, plus paid holidays
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Medical/dental/vision insurance plans that are effective on day one
• Life insurance, short/long term disability, tuition reimbursement, and flex spending,
• 401(k); immediate vesting
• Tuition reimbursement/Educational benefit program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusive work culture. At IHDA we value and strive to create and maintain a work environment that promotes recognition and inclusion. IHDA is committed to hiring and investing in individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds, to ensure a range of perspectives and experiences that will inform and guide our work of financing affordable housing within the state of Illinois.

 

Summary:

Assists with the management and administration of Strategic Planning and Reporting’s – Policy and Research team, including staff supervision. Works closely with the SPAR Managing Director and the SPAR Deputy Director to maintain historic and ongoing interdepartmental coordination.

Essential Functions:

• Work with the SPAR Managing Director and SPAR Deputy Director to set goals and objectives for operations of the Policy and Research team and the SPAR Department. This includes major assistance with department budget development and management.
• Establish and manage the Research/Policy Agenda for SPAR – this is an evolving document with short- and long-term deliverables for all endeavors. Endeavors may be recommended or required by statute, rule, or mandate. Design the research and data standards and train staff accordingly. Identify SPAR staff needed and coordinate across departments within IHDA to execute the Agenda in a timely manner.
• Continually develop and maintain expertise in all major state and federal housing programs for multiple purposes for usage in Federal and State housing plans and performance reports; for technical assistance as a public information source; and for use at meeting/speaking engagements.
• Assist in the development of the Annual Governor’s Report and the State’s Annual Comprehensive Housing Plan and related progress reports, including providing staff assistance to the Housing Task Force, its Executive Committee, Interagency Subcommittee and related working groups. Assist with administration of the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeals Act (AHPAA ).

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors’ degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, Planning, or a related field; Masters’ degree preferred (MUP, MPA, MBA). Recommended three years’ minimum experience in operations of housing programs and supervisory experience of professional staff.

For more information and to learn how to apply please visit: LinkedIn

Assistant Director of Graduate College Data Analytics - UIC

For fullest consideration, apply online at https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1601?c=uic by November 21, 2022.

The Graduate College at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking an Assistant Director of Graduate College Data Analytics to perform and coordinate campus-level research in the areas of graduate program effectiveness and strategic planning. This position develops, conducts research and analyzes data for decision making and policy implementation in areas including (but not limited to) graduate student retention/attrition, graduate student time-to-degree, graduate student financial aid, enrollment management modeling and forecasting, resource utilization, institutional costs and productivity, access and equity studies, and functional benchmarking specific to graduate higher education. Salary range is $67,000 - $75,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

 

Research Design

• Conduct evidence-based best practice research and perform measurement studies to determine or change policies, curricula, and or support services for graduate students.
• Design effective research strategies and gather relevant information using primary and secondary sources and techniques (e.g., institutional ERPs, on-line databases, the Internet, print sources, government agencies, external research organizations, institutional surveys, etc.).
• Organize and execute research projects, identifying ways to improve research design and data validity.
• Develop and carryout sound research methods to investigate effectiveness of institutional practices including those related to graduate student application and admissions processes and graduate student support.
• Select and adapt quantitative methods, practices, and theories to perform forecasting and analysis, interpret results, and document findings.
• Identify and obtain state-of-the-art analytical products needed to support the evaluation and adoption of various institutional policies.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Identify and analyze patterns in graduate program data, make critical observations of policy impact, and recommend strategies and actions.
• Develop analytical models, identify trends and fluctuations, evaluate limitations of data, and specify the range of results needed for management planning, budgeting, and resource decisions.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of survey data (i.e., Graduate Student Survey, Graduate College Satisfaction Survey).
• Collaborates with GC staff on culling UIC undergraduate student data for graduate recruitment and tracking alumni participants of various GC diversity programs.
• Serve as the institutional graduate program data contact and provide graduate program data to national organizations (e. g. Council of Graduate Schools).
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

·        A Bachelor’s degree in statistics, psychology, education, or an appropriate social science discipline required. 

·        A minimum of two years’ experience conducting education or social science research in a higher education setting using data analysis, research methods, and statistics.

·        Demonstrated ability to interact with multiple constituents and articulate complex, multifaceted issues contributing to institutional effectiveness

·        Proficiency with business intelligence tools (Tableau, preferred) and database query reporting tools.

·        Experience in institutional research methodology, needs assessment, strategic planning, data collection and quantitative analysis is essential to manipulating and analyzing large data sets in support of institutional research, assessment, and planning.

Preferred Qualifications

·        Master’s degree in statistics, psychology, education or an appropriate social science discipline preferred.

·        Experience with graduate program data and/or at UIC preferred.

For fullest consideration, apply online at https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1601?c=uic by November 21, 2022.

Assistant Deputy Director, Transportation Department, San Diego

Salary: $150,000.00 - $165,000.00 Annually
Location: City of San Diego, CA
Business Area: Transportation Department

Closing: 7/8/2022 5:00 PM Pacific

JOB INFORMATION

The City:
With more than 1.4 million residents, the City of San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and the second largest in California. The City of San Diego’s strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, unsurpassed quality of life, and world-renowned location make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego has something to offer for everyone.
 
The City’s Mission, as stated in the Strategic Plan, is “To Effectively Serve and Support Our Communities.” The City’s core values are “Integrity, Service, People, and Excellence.” The City’s Vision is “A World-Class City for All.”
 
As one of the region’s largest employers, the City of San Diego employs approximately 11,300 highly dedicated employees and has a combined Fiscal Year 2022 operating and capital budget of approximately $4.6 billion. Additional information about the City of San Diego can be found on the City’s website: www.sandiego.gov.
 
The Department: 
The Transportation Department is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, streetlights, and traffic signals, and engineering of multimodal transportation systems; managing the Utilities Undergrounding Program; and management and coordination of resurfacing and utility work within the public right-of-way.
The Department is comprised of approximately 460 staff and three distinct divisions: Administration and Right-of-Way Management, Street, and Traffic and Transportation Engineering.  The annual budget as adopted for Fiscal Year 2022 is $224M for operations and $360M for capital improvements. 
 
The Position: 
Under the direction of the Street Division Deputy Director, the Assistant Deputy Director position will oversee and manage the asset management and engineering functions of the Street Division within the Transportation Department.  This position will assist with developing and administering policies and programs for the Street Division, to include long-range operational needs, asset management, and the management of engineering and litigation functions; lead the development of the funding requirements to manage the division’s assets; and monitor the improvement of surface assets such as street pavement, sidewalks, and traffic signals, providing increased service levels at the lowest possible cost and in coordination with climate, mobility and other initiatives.  In addition, this position will ensure that the progress of programs is appropriately tracked and reported to the Mayor, City Council, and other stakeholders, and will lead policy discussions related to these programs.
 
Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Direct oversight of asset management related functions for city-maintained surface improvements with an emphasis on operations.
• Monitoring and reporting key performance measures related to assigned assets and/or functions.
• Compiling and reporting to executive management and/or elected officials condition information and policies regarding street and sidewalk maintenance.  
• Researching and integrating innovative solutions into field operations.
• Providing data to performance audits, litigation, and information requests.
• Contract lead for department wide as-needed consultant contract for engineering support task orders related to asset management functions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, and 
• Eight years of professional operations and management experience would be a typical way to demonstrate these qualifications.
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates these qualifications may be qualifying. 

Desirable Qualifications: 
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
 

• Knowledge of street repair programs and processes including pavement management strategies and operations, sidewalk construction, and traffic control devices.
• Experience managing diverse operations with a high-volume of customer requests.
• Knowledge of best practices for field operation safety and training.
• Ability to learn and implement new technology and to leverage available tools for efficiency.
• Ability to successfully manage large employee populations, substantial operating budgets, and high-profile programs.
• Strong quantitative analytical abilities, including a thorough understanding of common data analysis tools and programs.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate complex and technical information in a simple, clear and straightforward manner, including the use of graphs and tables as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively to different audiences, including elected officials, various levels of City management and members of the public.
• Ability to comprehend technical details and understand how they relate to and impact the “big picture.”
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high pressure environment with tight time constraints.
• Interest in municipal activities and services and how they impact the community.
• Highly ethical and objective, with the ability to navigate in a political environment without being political.
• Energetic and motivated with the ability and desire to take initiative.

Benefits:
This position is eligible for participation in the City’s Flexible Benefits Plan, which offers several benefit plan options or a taxable cash option; $50,000 in City-paid life insurance; paid annual leave accruing at a rate equivalent to 22 days per year for an employee’s first 15 years of service. Retirement benefits for this unclassified position depend on an employee’s eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.). To learn more about this position’s employee benefits, please review the Benefits Summary for Unclassified Employees or contact the Benefits Division of the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-5924. Some benefits currently offered to employees may be modified in the future.
 
Pre-Employment Requirements:  
Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to the position, which may include but are not limited to the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a  pre-employment medical review/exam (which may include drug/alcohol testing); reference checks; confirmation of COVID-19 vaccination; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol, illegal drugs, including marijuana, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes or should be construed as part of an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, or they may miss employment opportunities.
 
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: 

• The City of San Diego is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 1, 2021. 

 

• Candidates may need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date in accordance with City policy. “Fully vaccinated” means a person has received, at least 14 days prior, either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. Acceptable COVID-19 vaccines must either be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or authorized for emergency use by the FDA or the World Health Organization. Candidates who receive a conditional job offer will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.

 

• Employees and candidates with a disability or medical condition that makes it medically inadvisable for them to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, as verified by their healthcare provider, or those with a sincerely held religious belief, observance, or practice that prevents them from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, may request reasonable accommodation and exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Candidates who receive a conditional job offer and wish to make such a request for accommodation will be provided with more information. The City will review requests for medical and religious accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). A candidate’s start date may be adjusted to allow for the accommodation process.

Medical Evaluation:  
A City medical examination, including drug/alcohol screening and documentation of medical history, may be conducted following a conditional offer of employment or promotion. Candidates must be able to perform the essential duties of the position sought, with or without reasonable accommodation. The City of San Diego is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
 
Selection Process:
To be considered for this position, please submit the following via email to HumanResources@sandiego.gov: 1) your current resume; 2) a letter of interest, highlighting your relevant work experience and qualifications for this position; and 3) a list of three professional references. Please reference Recruitment Number U2257 in the Subject Line.
 
Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.
 
If you have any questions, please email the City’s Human Resources Department at HumanResources@sandiego.gov .
 
The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and vigorously supports diversity in the workplace.

Assistant Director, Community Development - Wheeling, IL

Who: Village of Wheeling

What: Ensures effective management of the development review process, including coordination between other departments, as projects progress from the planning phase through construction. Develops recommendations for short and long range plans for the growth and development of the community’s land, facilities and services. Coordinates projects such as those identified in the Comprehensive Plan, Strategic Plan, and region-wide planning documents, to ensure effective implementation. Develops recommendations for land use controls, such as zoning regulations, to promote the rational and orderly development of the community as envisioned in the Village’s Comprehensive Plan and other planning documents. Major duties include:

Community/Economic Development - South Bend, IN

Assistant Executive Director - Department of Community Investment

City of South Bend

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Economic Planning and Development

Real Estate Development

Urban Design

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Christine Villaire                

Email: humanresources@southbendin.gov

Website: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1189101

Location: 

South Bend, IN

Serves as the ‘single point of contact’ in the City to assist businesses seeking to navigate the public process for purposes of economic development. Leads the City of South Bend's Business Development team and its activities to develop the strategies to effectively identify, recruit, support and enhance new and expanding businesses in the City and executes on those strategies. Supports the Executive Director of Community Investment in all of his/her responsibilities. Innovation, creativity, high energy and problem solving are critical skills toward incumbent’s success.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Reporting to Executive Director, responsible for daily operations of entire Community Investment Department and direct supervision of Business Development team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.
• Leads the department’s economic development and redevelopment activities including strategic planning, budgeting, hiring personnel and creating successful public-private partnerships.
• Develops performance measures based on accepted best practices to assess programming effectiveness.
• Leads strategic review of prospective development opportunities requesting City participation. Works with professional service providers (attorneys, financial consultants, engineers, etc.) along with developers/investors to finalize projects.
• Organizes internal interdisciplinary project teams around individual opportunities, drawing from the Planning, Analytics, Business Development, and Neighborhood Support groups within the Department, and from outside the Department where appropriate.
• Oversees implementation of approved development projects with City participation.
• Creates and deploys new business assistance programs, investment initiatives and revises existing program as necessary to increase effectiveness.
• Develops and maintains working relationship with key area businesses to facilitate growth and reinvestment in the City.
• Performs as Executive Director of City’s Industrial Revolving Fund including marketing, administrating and staffing its commercial loan program.
• Works collaboratively with private sector economic development groups to further City’s community investment goals and objectives.
• Researches, leverages, receives and deploys appropriate federal, state and local funding sources in furtherance of City development goals.
• Directs the management of the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the City's economic development activities for the Urban Enterprise Zone Program.
• Meets with and advises City Officials, redevelopment commissioners, business leaders and other concerned citizens as to economic development, redevelopment, community development, business assistance, housing and neighborhood plans. 
• Supervises and evaluates progress of staff, and coordinates department's work with that of contractors, agencies and other City departments. 
• Works with the community's elected and appointed leadership to develop policy in the areas of business assistance and economic development and redevelopment.

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assumes additional responsibilities as directed and as they relate to overall function.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION
• A college degree in public administration, urban planning, law, finance and economics or related field and five years of increasingly responsible positions in real estate and development, public housing, urban planning, urban redevelopment, community development, economic development or a similar area of work experience. 
• A graduate degree in business, public administration, urban planning, law, finance and economics or related field is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED
• Knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning, redevelopment, business assistance and economic development, neighborhood revitalization and housing programs;
• Knowledge of basic public administration procedures; ability to supervise a multifaceted public development agency and coordinate a variety of projects related to economic development, community development, urban redevelopment and neighborhood revitalization; ability to evaluate and analyze complex plans, projects, and programs, taking into consideration such factors as the public budget process, the sources and uses of revenue, the conflicting community viewpoints and plans, the political process, strategic planning considerations and other difficulties; 
• Ability to direct a professional staff; ability to relate well with community leaders, elected and appointed officials and diverse community and civic groups;
• Ability to clearly explain long term, complex plans and alternatives in both private and public meetings and presentations.

Assistant Director, Planning, Miami-Dade County - Miami, FL

Assistant Director, Planning

Miami-Dade County

Professional Area: 

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Urban Design

Experience: 

7-10 years

Contact person: 

Iliana Garcia

Email: 

garcili@miamidade.gov

Website: 

http://www.miamidade.gov

Location: 

Miami, FL

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY REGULATORY & ECONOMIC RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PLANNING (Assistant Director RER 1)

SALARY:  ENTRY $108,709 – MAX $174,518

The Assistant Director for Planning (Assistant Director RER 1) is responsible for the administration and management of the Planning Division of RER.  The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Director to manage and direct the overall growth management functions for the County, including the review, analysis and preparation of recommendations for applications to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan, and preparation of special planning reports. In addition the Assistant Director manages the preparation and administration of the County’s State mandated Comprehensive Development Master Plan, and preparation of the required review and update of the comprehensive plan every 7 years.  The incumbent will assist the Director to manage and direct the historic preservation functions and activities; assist the Director to manage, direct and implement sustainable planning activities and development practices, and address climate change and sea level rise through adaptation and mitigation strategies; oversees the division’s planning research function for developing demographic, geographic and economic data; and formulates and presents ordinances and resolutions for consideration of the Board of County Commissioners, Planning Advisory Board, Community Councils, Historic Preservation Board, and Agricultural Practices Advisory Board.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field.  A minimum of three to six years of professional planning experience to include supervisory experience; or Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field and a minimum of five to nine years of professional planning experience to include supervisory experience is required.  Must possess American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.

Miami-Dade County offers great benefits including full medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; 457 pretax savings plan; flexible spending accounts; paid holidays, vacation and sick time; membership in the Florida Retirement System; professional development; and a tuition reimbursement program.

Applicants MUST APPLY ON LINE BYJanuary 4, 2016 atwww.miamidade.gov

Assistant Director for Street Management - City of Cambridge, MA

Assistant Director for Street Management

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Company:City of Cambridge

Location:Cambridge, MA

Date Posted:June 19, 2015

Cambridge, MA is a dense city of 6.2 square miles with a multi-cultural population of 105,000, and a vibrant commercial sector that employs 100,000 people. The City has a sound fiscal base and is committed to sustainable transportation policies and programs that encourage varied and innovative ways to meet the mobility needs of the City while building a vibrant human scaled city. The Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department is responsible for managing all aspects of the operation of the city’s streets, actively promotes walking, bicycling and transit while maintaining access for private and commercial vehicles and supporting a wide range of uses for limited street and sidewalk space. The Department is seeking to hire a highly motivated individual to direct the Street Management Division, which is responsible for both day-to-day street operations and forward looking planning and engineering improvements, in a manner that creates a more multimodal, efficient, and equitable transportation system. $89,712 - $106,887 annually. Five or more years of experience in transportation engineering, planning, and/or operations, or directly related/equivalent experience required. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or other relevant field required; Master’s degree in a similar field preferred. Must have direct supervisory experience and excellent oral and written communication skills. Detailed job description and application instructions, visit www.cambridgema.gov and click on ‘Jobs’.  Please submit a resume and letter of interest by 8pm on 7/20/15 via email to: employment@cambridgema.gov. We are an AA/EEO employer.

Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development - City of San Antonio, TX

Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development 

City of San Antonio, TX

March 17, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Robert Burg

Phone: 

(916) 630-4900

Fax: 

(916) 630-4911

Email: 

apply@ralphandersen.com

Website: 

http://ralphandersen.com/jobs/san_antonio_assistant_dir_planning_and_community_d...

Location: 

San Antonio, TX

Located in South Central Texas, approximately 140 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, San Antonio offers its residents one of the most attractive and affordable lifestyles in the country. Residents enjoy one of the lowest tax rates in the State as well as a plentiful supply of high quality housing and low utility rates.  

The City of San Antonio is recruiting nationally for a highly experienced planning professional to assist the Director with managing the day-to-day activities and operations of the Planning and Community Development Department.

The successful candidate will have a broad background in all aspects of urban planning, land use, redevelopment, community development, and Federal Housing Programs with a public agency, as well as a strong track record of success in comprehensive planning and smart growth. 

The new Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development will work closely with the Director, Deputy City Manager, Leadership Team, Council, Community, and other Agency officials. 

Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 5 years managerial experience in planning departments in cities with populations over 100,000 required. The position is open until filled; however, candidates are encouraged to apply early in the process for optimal consideration.Resumes will be reviewed and evaluated throughout the recruitment process. 

To be considered, candidates must submit a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, salary history, and 6 professional references via email to apply@ralphandersen.com.

Confidential inquiries are welcomed to Robert Burg at (916) 630-4900. Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com.