Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Responsibilities include overall implementation of community development strategies.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Community and Economic Development Coordination: Under the direction of the WUMC Executive Director and other institutional representatives.
- Work with commercial district stakeholders to enhance economic development activities in districts within the WUMC service area.
- Develop and manage databases that will advance economic development initiatives within the commercial corridors.
- Develop and initiate partnerships with commercial district leaders, business owners, landlords and civic officials that will enhance economic development opportunities within the districts.
- Work with neighborhood stakeholders to increase economic development activity in targeted neighborhoods.
- Serve as project coordinator for WUMC funding initiatives addressing safety/security and community development needs.
- In partnership with fellow WUMC Community Development Specialist, develop and implement a community outreach program design to increase engagement of neighborhood stakeholders in the community development process.
- Prepare appropriate periodic reports and presentations.
WUMC Real Estate Coordination: Under the direction of the WUMC Executive Director and other institutional representatives.
- Manage the neighborhood real estate holding for WUMC and its affiliated corporations.
- Develop and implement contracts for maintenance and repair
- Coordinate and maintain property inventories and reports
- Oversee insurance coverage and compliance
WUMC Office Team Duties: Under the direction of the WUMC Executive Director:
- Provide technical assistance to neighborhood groups and stakeholders as needed.
- Attend appropriate neighborhood meetings to maintain a positive relationship with neighborhood residents and stakeholders.
- Assist the WUMC Executive Director with special projects and tasks as assigned.
- Maintain appropriate records and documentation of projects and programs.
- Assist with the development and production of the WUMC Annual Report.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Physical Effort
Equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Community Development (2 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Computer Literacy, Confidentiality, Cross-Departmental Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Detail-Oriented, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, Fast-Paced Environments, Interactive Communication, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Oral Communications, Professional Etiquette, Public Administration, Results-Oriented, Self Motivation, Social Work, Tactful, Time Management, Urban Planning, Working Independently, Workplace Diversity, Written Communication
Grade
G10
Salary Range
$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
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