Description
Salary : $120,000.00 – $125,000.00 Annually
Location : Charlotte
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 202400040
Division: Institutional Advancement and External Affairs
Department: External Affairs
Opening Date: 07/25/2024
Closing Date: 8/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Responsibilities
The Director of Community and Economic Development will be responsible for promoting engagement, growth, and development in the Historic West End Corridor and in other communities in close proximity to the University. This position is under the primary direction of the President of Johnson C. Smith University and reports to the University’s Vice President for Institutional Advancement and External Relations.
In this role, the Director is responsible for overseeing the University’s partnerships and engagements with members of The Historic West End Corridor in order to advance our University-Community’s overall economic, social, and cultural development. This includes initiatives related to housing, land use, infrastructure development, facilities planning, transportation, and more. The Director must also be skilled in community outreach and relationship-building to foster partnerships with local organizations and community leaders.
To excel in this role, the successful candidate must possess strong communication and leadership skills, a passion for community building, expertise in economic development, and must have a commitment to improving the quality of life in the communities surrounding the University. Also, the successful candidate must have a willingness to collaborate with various stakeholders, a deep understanding of government regulations, and the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
Qualifications
Requires undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economic Development, or a related field; AND five years of progressively responsible management level experience in municipal planning, building, economic development, redevelopment, or education. A Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
Experience as an urban developer and/or community organizer, analyzing data and project management is required. The equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends and during other times, as needed.
Supplemental Information
To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three supervisory references including the most recent supervisor.
Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Health Insurance Plans
The University offers two PPO Plans, one being a High Deductible Health Plan that are administrated by Healthgram and utilizes the Great West Health (GWH)-Cigna PPO network. A Wellness Premium discount is available to those that participate. A full vision benefit is included. Health insurance coverage becomes effective on the 61st day of employment.
Dental Insurance
The University offers dental coverage through Delta Dental of North Carolina. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.
Life Insurance
The University provides a group term life insurance policy through The Standard with a value of one times the annual salary. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.
Long-term Disability Insurance
The University provides each full-time employee with group long-term disability insurance through The Standard. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.
Supplemental Policies
Supplemental life insurance and short-term disability, accident and cancer policies are available through Colonial and Aflac. Premiums for these individual policies may be paid through payroll deduction.
Retirement
To assist faculty and staff to plan for their retirement, Johnson C. Smith University provides a 403 (b) retirement plan utilizing TIAA that allows for supplemental and matching contributions. Enrollment in this plan is not automatic. Employees may elect a percentage towards supplemental contributions immediately. Eligible employees are required to contribute in order to receive the University’s match after 1 year of service. The University will match contributions on a dollar for dollar basis up to a maximum of 5% for eligible employees.
Sick Leave
Faculty and non-academic personnel accrue one paid day of sick leave for each month of employment the calendar year. Accrued but unused sick leave may be accumulated and carried over from year to year, up to a maximum of 60 days. Sick leave may be taken for the employee’s personal illness, medical appointments or the illness of a parent, child or spouse.
Vacation Leave
Non-academic personnel earn one paid day of vacation leave for each month of employment during the calendar year. Administrative Officers and Non-academic personnel may accrue a maximum of 20 vacation leave days.
Bereavement Leave
Non-academic personnel will be granted up to three days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member.
Other Leaves of Absence & Holidays
Other leaves of absence including sabbaticals, leave for military and jury duty, educational and Family/Medical Leave are available for eligible employees. The University is closed in observance of 13 holidays.
Tuition Remission
Full-time employees who have completed six months of continuous service are eligible to enroll in a maximum of three semester hours at Johnson C. Smith University and will receive a discount of one-half of the tuition cost. If an employee qualifies for tuition remission, the dependent children of that employee may also receive the tuition discount for up to 18 credit hours. Through the Council of Independent Colleges Consortium employees and their dependents may also be eligible for a full tuition waiver at one of over one hundred participating consortium schools.
HealthPlex and Wellness Programs
The grant-funded facility is available to all employees during the hours of operation and a coordinator is on duty to train employees to properly operate the equipment and get the most out of their workout routine. The University also sponsors a variety of Wellness programs throughout the year for faculty, staff and students.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help employees and their immediate family members who are troubled by marital, financial, and emotional and substance abuse and other problems. Services provided through the EAP are strictly confidential and free of charge. University EAP services are provided through Atrium Health and The Standard.
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