Director, Community Relations

Job Title Code
AIY

Salary Level
E02

Salary Range (Full-Time)
$66,000 - $75,900 (dependent on experience and other considerations)

Hourly Rate (Part-Time)
$31.73 per hour

Business Travel
$100 monthly

FLSA
Exempt

Position Type
Administrator

Position Summary
Responsible for advising and consulting with the college President and Vice Presidents in identifying opportunities for economic development and resource development and response to growing diverse populations. Develop relationships in Southern Dallas County that will lead to the achievement of the college’s academic, student support, and community relations goals. Serve as a member of community, corporate and civic organizations as a representative of the college.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
An in-depth understanding of the mission, goals and strategic priorities of the DCCCD, as well as local community partners engaged in partnerships with the district. The ability to undertake special projects and completes them on time, utilizing the budget and solving problems as they are related. Demonstrated experience with academic planning, time management, and program development skills. Thoroughly familiar with Dallas County, especially the Southern sector of the County. Expected to exemplify accountability and leadership and to provide a positive public image focused on maintaining a positive relationship with the community. Demonstrated effective collaboration skills working with internal and external partners, including community leaders and organizations. Makes clear, consistent, transparent decisions, acts with integrity, distinguishes relevant from irrelevant and make timely decisions in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures. Strong research, organizational and time management skills with attention to detail. Ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, including tact and diplomacy. Communication skills to supervise varying levels of employees, interact with DCCCD staff, funding agency officials, and business/industry/ community leaders from diverse backgrounds. Must have excellent customer service skills.

Physical Requirements
Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Knowledge and Experience
Master’s degree or higher with three years of experience in community development, program development, marketing and/or fundraising. Must have current driver’s license for offsite travel. Official transcripts required. ***Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develops, plans and coordinates the implementation of the College’s strategy that will result in assuring that the community views the college as a community partner. Works with numerous community and business groups to assure the college’s representation at community events. Represents the college in creating opportunities for the community to attract new business. Serves on various community committees for the college representative of the group. Serves as a resource for locating funds for college programs and student program. Creates opportunities for the college to become a college of choice for persons in academic pursuits and training needs. Conducts research to determine training needs for area businesses and industry. Seeks opportunities to develop outreach programs for the college. Communicates opportunities for development to the college’s leadership on a scheduled basis. Resource for materials developed in the college for community outreach. Creates and uses data bases to make effective decisions. Manages projects and develops strategies for process improvement. Must complete required DCCCD Professional Development training hours per academic year. Must have excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication skills to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds within the DCCCD community network. Performs other duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Advertised: 02 Dec 2020 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Dec 2020 11:55 PM Central Standard Time