Director of Economic Development

JOB SUMMARY

The Director is responsible for the administration, development and implementation of initiatives, supervision of employees, and management of the operating budget for an office/department/program.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Assigns, plans, and directs activities to ensure maximum operational efficiency on a continuous basis according to established procedures;

• Manages and oversees financial/budget operations of the department;

 • Exercises fiscal prudence by monitoring expenditures and revenues on a continuing basis to ensure revenues are earned and expenses are not overspent;

• Reviews and approves expense accounts, leave requests, travel requests, etc. to ensure conformity with established policies and procedures;

• Monitors the activities of personnel to ensure compliance with TCSG policy manual and department procedures;

• Prepares reports in requested format within requested time frame;

• Develops and/or assists with the development of policies and procedures and recommends changes to effectively meet the goals and requirements of the program;

• Works with management and staff to determine strategic positioning and to eliminate duplication of processes;

• Maintains knowledge of assigned program area and gives updates to management on services, operations, and projects;

• Defines and sets goals based on strategic direction of the agency or technical college and customer needs;

• Evaluates employees at scheduled intervals upon reviewing of all relevant information;

• Participates in meetings to ensure department goals are in line with agency or technical college goals; • Conducts regular evaluation of services provided and makes adjustments as needed;

• Maintains up-to-date with policies, procedures, and state or federal laws that may impact department initiatives;

• Maintains excellent working relationships with and serves as a liaison to internal and external customers; and

• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of personal best practices, rules, and testing needs

• Ability to break larger tasks into manageable smaller tasks

• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs

• Organizational skills

• Project management skills

• Oral and written communication skills

• Leadership skills

• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public

• Decision making and problem solving skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university *and* Five (5) years of experience in management or the defined departmental area

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred qualifications may vary from location to location