Business Administrative Associate - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation

Who: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation

What: The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation (OVCI) seeks a highly motivated, detail-oriented Business Administrative Associate to support operations for the administrative Shared Services team. The Shared Services group supports the Vice Chancellor’s office as well as units and initiatives reporting to the Vice Chancellor: Technology Solutions, UIC Extended Campus, Technology Innovation Lab, Corporate Partnerships and Entrepreneurship. OVCI requires a qualified individual to provide transactional and administrative support for purchasing, asset management, travel and reimbursement, internal customer billing, vendor payments and financial reporting. Reporting to the Senior Director for Finance and Administration, the Business Administrative Associated will function as a generalist, helping the Shared Services group track and meet deadlines, streamline processes and communications and deliver a high level of service to internal constituencies

Duties:

• Assist in performing unit fiscal transactions such as p-card orders, annual purchase orders, office supplies and equipment purchases, journal vouchers. Manage monthly payments for campus internet service and outside consulting services. Assist with monthly reconciliation procedures, track campus printing payments and confirm Dragon dollar payments.
• Coordinate the asset management reporting process, including updating new acquisitions and processing disposal in accordance with OBFS polices and providing reports. Manage biennial physical inventory by guiding internal groups on process and ensuring deadlines are met in all VCI units.
• Act as a liaison between department and vendors/public. Respond to questions from internal customers and follow up with vendors. Proactively solve problems related to ensure smooth procurement and delivery of goods and services.
• Provide department support for travel reimbursement and travel card requests. Process transactions in TEM. Assist with setup and training for new employees.
• Manage department request queues related to administrative office and order requests. Accurately resolve request in a timely matter. Assist in tracking for pending requests to ensure high-level customer service.
• Manage Shared Services calendars, scheduling meetings and providing reminders as needed. Track deadlines related to University business processes including financial processing, fiscal year close, FCIAA reporting, timesheet reporting, performance evaluations, monthly/quarterly financial reconciliations and reporting, among other internal and external deadlines. Assist in scheduling meetings for Shared Services Directors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, management or a field related to the position Two years of professional level accounting, managerial and/or business experience, one year of which was at an administrative level
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working at a higher education institution. Can perform at an intermediate level of Microsoft Excel and Word software packages.

Business Operations Manager - CoProcure

Who: CoProcure

What: CoProcure is a venture-backed startup on a mission to make government purchasing more transparent, efficient, and inclusive. Our marketplace of cooperative contracts enables public buyers to find, compare, and use competitively-bid contracts from other jurisdictions, saving time and taxpayer dollars and reducing the cost of selling to government for businesses.

Associate Dean for Administration - UIC School of Public Health

Who: The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health is a dynamic and diverse community of faculty, staff, alumni and students who are passionate about and dedicated to making the world a healthier place for all.

As the only accredited School of Public Health in the state of Illinois, the School’s three main pillars are addressing the social determinants of health, health equity, and global health.

Founded in 1970, the mission of the School of Public Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of people throughout the world. The School offers degree, certificate and non-degree continuing education programs across four academic areas: Community Health Sciences, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Policy and Administration, and Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. The School’s vision is to be a leader among academic institutions improving public health through engaged partnerships in teaching, research and service.

What: The School of Public Health invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Administration for the School of Public Health. The Associate Dean for Administration will provide high-level administrative support to the School of Public Health (SPH) Dean by leading nonacademic functional units such as HR, Finance, IT and Facilities operations within SPH.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

Policy Specialist – The University of Illinois System, Office of Business and Financial Services

Who: The University of Illinois System, Chicago Campus, Office of Business and Financial Services (OBFS), Business Solutions and Support

What: OBFS is seeking a Policy Specialist (Business Administrative Associate) to support the Policy function by coordinating activities related to OBFS processes for establishing, developing, and implementing business and financial policies and procedures in support of overall OBFS operations and services, and to ensure their alignment with applicable University guidelines and regulations. Responsibilities include:

Business Administrative Associate, Academic Computing and Communications Center - UIC

Who: The Academic Computing and Communications Center is an agile organization, with a collaborative and team centered environment that provides IT leadership, academic technology infrastructure and services at University of Illinois at Chicago.

What: Business Administrative Associate (CIO, Chief of Staff). This position will help identify, track, and follow-up with constituents on requests and projects as needed. Help identify communications and documentation gaps and work with stakeholders to remediate. Work with the CIO and track regular and scheduled to-do items and projects. Identify necessary staff communications. Organize staff and coordinate campus events and meetings, including agenda items, presentation materials, content, and logistics. Prepare materials for meetings for the CIO. Take ownership of issues brought to the CIO and work with ACCC directors and others to follow-up on and track those issues or projects. Manage and work on special projects with internal and external partners, such as the strategic plan, annual reports, etc. Review, prioritize, and delegate or respond to communications received by the CIO. Draft announcements, speeches, documents, and presentations for the Provost/Chancellor/IT Governance/Deans/Committees and other campus units or external entities. Participate and assist ACCC Directors in the development and implementation of Policies. Represent the CIO in meetings and projects as assigned. Manage the CIO’s website. Key responsibilities include:

Business Services Analyst (Memphis)

Who: City of Memphis, TN – Department of Planning & Development

What: The Business Services Analyst is responsible for the review, analysis, and evaluation of processes, systems, and user needs for projects and procedures associated with individual departments or the division; coordinate processes to ensure that the information systems support departmental business operational needs; serves as the first point of contact for coworkers and departmental liaisons regarding the use of designated information systems; gathers data to develop or contribute to the development of business plans and strategies; tracks performance of core business processes associated with individual departments or the division; assist the County IT staff in understanding the operational need for both automated and manual solutions to the business systems and procedures. Specific responsibilities include:

Temporary Management Fellow (Evanston)

Who: City Manager’s Office, Evanston, IL. This is anticiapted to be approximately a 6-month duration temporary assignment. 

What: Management Fellow Internship. Assists the City Manager’s Office managerial team with general operations by performing a variety of complex and specialized professional, financial, budgetary, and administrative duties requiring accuracy, proficiency and some independent judgment.  May assist with the coordination of service delivery requests, as well as undertaking special management and operational projects including, but not limited to assisting with department budget preparation. Will work with the management team and City Council members on a regular basis to facilitate information and service requests. 

Specific assignments will include all or some of the following: 

- Attends all City Council and applicable committee meetings and prepares Council Actions Report. 

- Completes special projects on behalf of the City Manager’s Office leadership (City Manager and Deputy City Manager). 

- Supports Community Engagement Division outreach efforts including creating monthly e-newsletters such as the LGBT and Employee e-newsletters. 

- Investigates and resolves complaints and issues raised by citizens to the City Manager and City Council. 

- Assists City departments and divisions on projects to evaluate programs and policies to determine efficiency and effectiveness; monitors and coordinates projects involving multiple departments. 

- Assists in the development of short and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and makes recommendations; coordinates activities with other departments and agencies as needed. 

- Researches and tracks legislative activity at all levels of government that has potential impact on the City’s business and its residents. Conducts analysis to determine the direct or indirect impact on City operations and assets, and assists management team in planning for changes. 

- Develops and maintains a series of effective, credible, personal and professional relationships with key members of national, state, regional and local executives and government entities, including regulatory agencies and membership associations. 

- Assists with budget preparation and in establishing City policies and guidelines for various municipal programs. 

- If the selected candidate is fluent in Spanish, outreach efforts will include creating the Spanish e-newsletter and updating the Spanish Facebook account, as well as serving as the City’s Latino Liaison. 

- Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: Minimum Requirements include: bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a substantially similar are from an accredited college or university. Must possess two or more years of progressively responsible administrative and analytical work experience. Work experience in government or non-profit sector is preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record. Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings for City Council meetings. 

Knowledge, skills and abilities: 

-Commitment to professional development, being active in professional organizations and keeping abreast of legislation and issues impacting local governments.

-Ability to be a strategic thinker and possess strong communications, customer service and management skills.

-Strong analytical skills necessary to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. 

-Thorough knowledge of basic office computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint; experience with municipal financial/accounting software preferred.  

-Ability to prepare work assignments, research issues, write summaries, letters and memorandum and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style.

-Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors and to speak extemporaneously on a variety of subjects. 

-Ability to manage and efficiently deliver multiple and often complex projects, as well as, be creative, analytically and technically competent in government services. 

-Ability to be customer service oriented, and a team player, as well as the capability to work effectively with a diverse group of employees, citizens and stakeholder groups

Physical requirements of work: 

-Ability to work primarily in a sedentary position, occasionally using force to lift, carry or otherwise move objects normally found in an office setting. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions, although occasionally may be required to visit field worksites to observe job performance, respond to and/or investigate situations.

-The employee must be able to respond to situations developing in the organization, some of which may be emergencies, requiring immediate attention, and allocation of resources. Situations may require ability to deal with emotional, non-rational or psychological situations. 

Benefits: $25-35/hour. 

Read the entire job posting and apply here. Job post closes 1/1/18. 

Economic Development Specialist - Milwaukee WI

 Introduction

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big-city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old world charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities and great restaurants.  

The City of Milwaukee offers a collaborative, positive work environment where each employee contributes to making the city the best place possible to live and work.  The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a top rated pension plan, health and dental benefits, paid time off including vacation, 11 holidays and sick leave accrual, and much more.

PURPOSE

Under the general direction of the Commercial Corridor Manager, the Economic Development Specialist assists Common Council members in coordinating economic development initiatives in the City of Milwaukee’s neighborhood commercial districts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop new and innovative strategies for commercial development throughout the City.
•  Prepare marketing materials and establish working relationships with commercial real estate brokers for the purpose of marketing neighborhood commercial district opportunities.
• Establish and maintain regular in-person and telephone contact with members of the Common Council, to understand their perspectives and insights regarding development initiatives and concerns within their districts.
• Arrange meetings and events that provide platforms for communication between Council members and businesses and commercial property owners in their districts.
• Work with City departments and other appropriate parties to resolve business and property owner concerns identified by Council members.
• Manage the City’s relationship with assigned Business Improvement Districts (BIDS).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, business administration, real estate, marketing, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Three years of program formulation and project implementation experience in the areas of economic development and/or commercial real estate development. 
3. Valid driver’s license and possession of a properly insured vehicle for use on the job is required at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and professional experience will be considered.

IMPORTANT NOTE: College transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. Transcripts should be emailed to the Human Resources Officer, Vanessa Armstrong at vaarmst@milwaukee.gov- Student/unofficial copies are acceptable; however, your transcript must be legible and include your college/university name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date completed.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master’s degree in Communications, Political Science, Business Administration, Real Estate, Marketing or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with elected officials.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of business and management principles, including economics, urban development, strategic planning, project management, and marketing.
• Knowledge of commercial real estate development.
• Ability to identify and determine new and effective ways to develop interest in the City’s neighborhood commercial districts.
• Ability to effectively set goals, manages multiple priorities, and work within tight time constraints.
• Ability to read and interpret complex business, technical and legal documents.
• Written communication skills to be able to write clear, complete and error-free correspondence and reports.
• Oral communication and presentation skills to be able to promote commercial development for the City.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills to be able to establish and maintain good relationships with elected officials, City staff, and business owners.
• Ability to think critically and analytically to problem-solve, make decisions and use sound judgment.
• Ability to use standard computer software and programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, and the Internet.
• Self-directed and able to work in a collaborative environment.

CURRENT SALARY

The current salary range (Pay Range 2GX) for City of Milwaukee residents is $51,469-$72,063 annually, and the non-resident salary range is $50,206-$70,295. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit http://city.milwaukee.gov/Benefits2017.

SELECTION PROCESS

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations and the Department of City Development reserve the right to call only the most qualified candidates to an interview. Information from the selection process will be used to make a hiring decision.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE – Interested individuals must submit a resume and a letter of interest by email to the Human Resources Officer, Vanessa Armstrong at vaarmst@milwaukee.gov. Please indicate “Economic Development Specialist” in the subject line. Questions may be directed to Vanessa Armstrong by email or by phone at 414.286.6076. The deadline for submission of application materials is 8/31/2017.

https://www.jobaps.com/MIL/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=1708&R2=4620&R3=001. 

 

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Implementation Director - Crowe Horwath - Chicago, IL

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Implementation Director
Crowe Horwath

Chicago, IL

Req #: 12004_3
Job Category: Risk

Job Summary
Crowe Horwath (“Crowe”) is looking for an ambitious and motivated individual to join its Risk Consulting group to provide leadership in its Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) practice area. We are looking for a professional with a solid understanding of GRC strategy, processes and technology with demonstrated expertise and experience in the financial services industry including strong regulatory compliance, third party risk or enterprise risk management experience. Experience in other industry verticals would be a plus. Crowe is looking for this individual to lead and grow this practice area with responsibilities for selling and delivering consulting services at complex large and mid-sized financial institutions. Projects are fast-paced and facilitated in a team atmosphere. Crowe Risk professionals take pride in providing industry best practices with the goal of assisting clients to achieve a sustainable risk management program. This individual would be responsible for delivering consulting services including solution development, leadership, client relationship development, business development, and managing client service delivery, including a team of other professionals.
Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 15+ years minimum experience within industry or professional services firm.
• Highly proficient experience developing, governance, risk and compliance programs within complex organizational structures.
• Experience with implementing GRC programs and related supporting technology in the financial services industry. Experience in additional industry verticals would be a plus.
• Experience with designing and implementing regulatory compliance, third party risk management or enterprise risk management processes and programs.
• Demonstrated expertise with industry leading GRC tools such as Archer, MetricStream or other.
• Experience with leading and managing teams of people and large project budgets.
• Highly effective communication with all levels of the organization including senior and executive management
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with all levels of an organization including senior management
• Business writing proficiency including report and proposal writing
• Ability to lead a sales cycle from opportunity identification through closure
• Client relationship management experience
• MS Office proficiency including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at the same time
• Team-oriented with experience working with diverse teams
• Ability to leverage available resources and contribute through others
• Exceptional problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Ability to evaluate the current state, identify gaps and weaknesses, define a path to solution, and develop and execute a plan to achieve success
• Willingness to travel 60% or more annually.

Preferences:

• Experienced and successful professional services/financial services industry background.
• Relevant professional certifications.
• 12+ years of experience in executing and leading risk and compliance programs.
• Experience in additional industry verticals including life sciences, high tech or manufacturing
• Highly proficient GRC knowledge in a broad range of processes across an enterprise.
• Industry thought leader with speaking engagements.
• Experience with international institutions would be a plus
• Supervisory and Management experience
• Experience working in a project environment with top 100 banks
• Experience working for a top ten accounting or consulting firm
• Expertise working with commercially available GRC solutions
• General banking compliance knowledge
• Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration

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EOE M/F/D/V

Company Overview
Crowe Horwath LLP (www.crowehorwath.com) is one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States. Under its core purpose of “Building Value with Values®,” Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. With a total of more than 3,000 personnel, Crowe and its subsidiaries have offices coast to coast. The firm is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Horwath International, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world, consisting of more than 150 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 100 countries around the world.

Professorship(s) - Metropolitan State University - Minneapolis, MN

Graduate Faculty - Public Administration
Metropolitan State University

Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

Position: State University Faculty (2 positions) (Unclassified IFO)
Graduate Faculty - Public Administration and Nonprofit Management
Appointment: Full-time Tenure Track/Probationary
Location: College of Management, Managment Education Center (MEC), Mpls Campus

Responsibilities:
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY, a vibrant and growing public, urban university, is seeking to fill one or two full-time, probationary (tenure-track) faculty positions in public administration and nonprofit management beginning August 2016 (or January 2017, if candidate prefers), with teaching and administrative responsibilities in the Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MNLM), and Master of Public and Nonprofit Administration (MPNA) programs. Second position will be filled, budget permitting.

Faculty members are expected to demonstrate ability to teach graduate level courses in public administration, nonprofit management, public finance, nonprofit financial management, public policy analysis, and/or nonprofit resource development and strategic communications effectively.

Full details at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/metrostatemn/default.cfm

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in public administration, nonprofit management, public finance, public policy, educational administration, business administration, fundraising or resource management, business or public ethics, or a related area.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience teaching in graduate education in the curriculum areas of public administration, nonprofit management, public finance, public policy, nonprofit resource development, or public ethics.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in public administration, nonprofit management, business management or administration, evaluation studies, or related fields, including familiarity with Minnesota or U.S. resources for these fields.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in classroom and online environments.
• Evidence of high quality scholarly activity and a future research stream.
• Communication skills (written and oral) to communicate with a variety of persons and groups.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a culturally and ethnically diverse student body.

Preferred Qualifications:

• More than three (3) years of experience teaching in graduate education in the curriculum areas of public administration, nonprofit management, public finance, public policy, evaluation studies, and public ethics.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching adult students with diverse work, academic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated leadership of an undergraduate or graduate academic program or curriculum area including the responsibility for strategic management, program development, administration, marketing, student learning assessment, and program evaluation
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing public agencies and services, nonprofit organizations and services, nonprofit fundraising and communication strategies, public information and e-governance systems, public policy development, and/or public advocacy.
• Leadership in public or nonprofit professional associations, managerial networks, and in-service and training.Please note: Filling of these positions is dependent upon budget.

APPLICATION
Full details: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/metrostatemn/default.cfm

Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on April 1, 2016

Links:

• Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter- Faculty Organization which can be found at: http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/index.html
• For more information about Metropolitan State University, please visit: http://www.metrostate.edu

Manager, Grant Applications, Metra - Chicago, IL

Manager, Grant Applications
Metra 24 reviews - Chicago, IL

Summary of Duties Reporting directly to the Director, Grant Administration, the Manager, Grant Applications will provide planning and management of the Grant Development department. Direct the preparation and submission of grant applications for federal, state, and local funding agency approval. Coordinate work plans, manage staff, review of environmental documents developed by other departments, and direct the preparation and submission of environmental packages to funding agencies. Lead the review of completed grant proposals and monitor Metra's position in funding apportionments and allocations. Manage the preparation of public hearing notices and the Program of Projects to be published. Serve as the Hearing Officer for the annual grant public hearing. Manage various post-award grant-related activities, including, but not limited to: departmental execution of Master Agreements and Certifications & Assurances; releases of funds; and grant-application data furnished to various audits and program reviews. Perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning OR in lieu of specified degree, any combination of education and experience may be substituted for the required degree that equals four (4) years in grant administration and implementation. A Master's degree is preferred. In addition to #1, must have five (5) years of experience in any combination of the following: capital program development, grant development, or federal grant administration; preferably in public transportation or a related industry. Must have three (3) years of indirect supervisory experience that includes three (3) of the following responsibilities: day-to-day employee management, assigning tasks, providing guidance and training, monitoring performance, conflict management, budgeting, hiring, disciplinary and/or termination. Knowledge of federal and state grant procedures and local planning; capital program, grant development and implementation processes. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Access and Excel. Working knowledge of mainframes, Oracle-based programs, and be able to develop and maintain application programs. Strong interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with all levels of management, outside agencies, and organizations. Ability to multi-task, set priorities, problem solve, and meet strict deadlines. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Other Important Information Selected candidates are subject to a physical examination/drug test and background check to verify information regarding education, employment, vehicle and criminal history. Relocation is not available for this position. Company Overview Metra is one of the largest commuter rail systems in North America and provides commuter rail service between the downtown Chicago business district and 241 stations in northeastern Illinois, with over 11 routes totaling about 500 route miles. Metra operates 700 weekday trains, providing more than 300,000 passenger trips a day. Response Information If you are interested in applying for a position at Metra, please send your cover letter which must include the position title, your resume and salary history to: E-mail: jobs@metrarr.com Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Metra / 547 W. Jackson Blvd. / Chicago, IL 60661 NPO.net - 4 days ago - save job » View or apply to job

Principal Planner, Metra - Chicago, IL

Principal Planner

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting directly to the Department Head Long Range Planning, the Principal Planner will lead planning activities in support of Metra’s strategic planning efforts and other regional, corridor, and station planning studies of the Metra rail system including planning for major capital expansion projects.  Perform statistical, geographical, quantitative and qualitative analysis; provide analytical or other support to other departments and/or divisions within Metra.  Lead specific commuter rail planning studies involving a wide range of transportation planning and policy analysis issues.  Assist in establishing standards and practices for spatial and mapping data.  Manage the development of applications for competitive funding sources.  Represent Metra at various regional and community planning meetings and professionally communicate with internal and external stakeholders.  Perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have Bachelor’s degree in Urban, Regional, Transportation Planning, Business Administration, Geography, Economics, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics.  Master’s degree preferred.
• In addition to #1, must have five (5) years of experience in statistical, quantitative, or geographic analysis, data management or travel demand forecasting which includes project management.
• Ability to read and interpret technical materials.
• Excellent analytical and verbal/written communication skills required.
• Ability to professionally interact with regional or community organizations and other agencies.
• Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.
• Must possess a current valid driver’s license.

All employees are responsible for performing their job safely and in accordance with the safety objectives, goals and program of the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Selected candidates are subject to a physical examination/drug test and background check to verify information regarding education, employment, vehicle and criminal history. Relocation is not available for this position.

If you are interested in applying for a position at Metra, please send your cover letter which must include the position title, your resume and salary history to:

E-mail:  jobs@metrarr.com

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Metra / 547 W. Jackson Blvd. / Chicago, IL  60661

COORDINATOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT I - City of Chicago, IL

COORDINATOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT I
City of Chicago 166 reviews - Chicago, IL
$59,796 a year

Job Number: 266741 Description COORDINATOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT I City of Chicago - Department of Planning and Development Number of Vacancies: 2 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Under general supervision, the Coordinator of Economic Development I works with the business community to obtain resources and assistance needed to expand, retain or relocate their operations in the City of Chicago, and performs related duties as required. DUTIES • Recommends available programs and incentives to ensure businesses and industries have the resources they need to remain viable and competitive in future markets • Oversees and participates in the conduct of land use studies identifying business opportunities with the greatest economic development impact for designated areas • Evaluates development proposals submitted by prospective developers for feasibility, incentive requests and compliance with city development goals • Prepares development recommendations to the Community Development Commission and the Chicago Plan Commission for review and approval • Participates in the negotiation of contracts for development and/or redevelopment projects to which the Department is a party, negotiating agreement terms, and the legislative process to obtain City Council authorization to execute the agreements • Identifies funding opportunities and sites for proposed development or expansion projects • Serves as liaison with the business community to coordinate applicable services from operating departments and public and private agencies • Attends community meetings to explain proposed projects and incentive programs and to respond to community concerns regarding pending projects’ effect on infrastructure, community residents and the delivery of city services, as required • Perform other related duties as assigned THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning or a directly related field, plus four years of work experience in economic development; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following: Experience evaluating and making recommendations on economic development proposals related to commercial, mixed-use, institutional and/or government agencies. Experience working in a position requiring knowledge of public financial incentives such as TIF and/or County Tax incentives Experience preparing contracts for development and/or redevelopment projects, negotiating agreement terms and processing to obtain City Council authorization to execute the agreements Experience conducting meetings and doing public presentations in front of large groups of people Proficiency with computer programs including MS Office, email and web-based applications NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields. NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable. This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE : The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented. In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering “yes” or “no” to the question on the online application that asks, “Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge ?” In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationary stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationary verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference. Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired. 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City of Chicago Department of Human Resources Rahm Emanuel, Mayor Soo Choi, Commissioner Job Posting : Dec 23, 2015, 12:01:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External : Jan 6, 2016, 11:59:00 PM

Data Scientist - City of Chicago, IL

"I wanted to share a job opportunity with the City of Chicago data science team. We're hiring another data scientist within my team.

"This position will help the city use advanced research techniques to improve the quality of life for residents and improve the efficiency of city operations. Our team has done a lot of work, such as predicting spikes in rodent complaints, dispatching food inspectors, and a number of other projects. We also work on behind-the-scenes work, such as modeling fares. A number of our projects are open source. It's a great opportunity to work as a data scientist and make an impact on millions of individuals and families.

"Our team is structured around all facets of data. The individual would be on the same team and work closely with our open data team as well as database administrators and business intelligence unit. 

"Please feel free to share with your respective colleagues, students, and recent graduates. Unfortunately, I am limited in what I can answer from potential applicants due to fair-hiring laws.

"The static link to the posting is http://j.mp/1TLY0p4"

Director, Real Estate Economics and Finance, Urban Land Institute - Washington, D.C.

Director, Real Estate Economics and Finance 

Urban Land Institute

Professional Area: 

Real Estate Development

Urban Design

Location: 

Washington, DC

Job Summary

ULI is seeking a Director, Real Estate Economics and Finance, to help support, and engage in, the full range of real estate economics and finance activities. Reporting to the associated Senior Vice President, the Director will be involved in both the operational and substantive components of various programs. Ongoing products that the Director would be involved with are Emerging Trends in Real Estate, Real Estate Consensus Forecast, the McCoy Symposium, and ULI’s Fall and Spring Meeting sessions. Other products are generated as new initiatives and partnerships are formed. For a full job description and more information, please visit www.uli.org.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is driven to produce high-impact research that influences real estate investment and development. The incumbent must be able to meet deadlines while working independently on projects that range from formulaic annual publications to larger-scale visionary analyses. The candidate must be comfortable interviewing leading voices in the real estate and investment industries yet happy to spend hours engaged in focused writing, analysis, or operational tasks.

• Master’s degree in real estate, urban planning, business/public administration, or related degree.
• Approximately seven years of progressively responsible experience in a real estate–related field, project management, and quantitative analysis.
• Knowledge and experience in a broad range of topics related to real estate development, finance, land use, macro- and micro-economics, urban planning, and urban issues such as public transit and infrastructure.
• Proven track record of interest in, and understanding the value of, quantitative analysis; proven track record in accuracy.
• Experience as a team player in a variety of settings.
• Experience in research, education, and instructional design.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Experience in working with or for nonprofit organizations.
  • Strong knowledge of research methods, data analysis and presentation, statistics, spreadsheets, and web-based content development.
  • Preferred: experience synthesizing complex concepts, including but not limited to rigorous qualitative research and/or instructional design.

Development Program Manager - City of Carrollton, TX

Development Program Manager

City of Carrollton

 

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Experience: 

3-5 years

Location: 

Carrollton, TX

SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Director of Development Services, responsible for the management and coordination of specific assigned projects and programs which may include complex development and redevelopment projects, public/private partnerships, policy and ordinance development, and interdepartmental strategic plans. Advise City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the general public on marketing strategies, TOD and re-development initiatives.

TYPICAL DECISIONS: The incumbent establishes the terms and conditions of development agreements to facilitate development and redevelopment projects. The incumbent develops policies, programs, and ordinances related to City goals. The incumbent works with multiple city departments and outside agencies to determine regulatory, transportation, and utility needs for development and redevelopment projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Negotiate in the public interest for the acquisition of land, provision of incentives for development or re-development of land. 
• Manage tax increment finance districts, public or private as needed to facilitate TOD or redevelopment efforts. 
• Provide entrepreneurial efforts for real estate development that increase residential density, improve transit accessibility and reflect TOD growth principles as a result of collaboration and negotiations. 
• Participate in making and implementing marketing strategies for TOD and re-development initiatives. 
• Facilitate TOD partnerships among private landowners, land developers, local transit agency, (DART), and the city. 
• Participate in review of development proposals for conformance to city codes and ordinances, including coordination with other city departments and outside agencies. 
• Plans, organizes and coordinates full range of functions related to the acquisition and disposal of real estate property and rights related to land use and development. 
• Attend and make presentations at meetings of city Planning and Zoning Commission and/or City Council, as required. 
• Communicate courteously and effectively with other employees, citizens, developers, landowners, design professionals, real estate professionals, elected and appointed officials. 
• Oversees long term development projects from planning/funding development to preliminary design phases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban Design, Real Estate, Business Administration or closely related field AND 4 years of progressively responsible experience OR 
• Master’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban Design, Real Estate, Business Administration or closely related field AND 2 years progressively responsible experience 
• 8-10 years progressively responsible experience preferred

SALARY: $84,678 - $89,759 Salary commensurate with education and experience qualifications