EOE Statement:
Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Type/Schedule:
This position is full-time and works approximately 40 hours per week. The position requires some evening and weekend meetings.
Department Name/Job Location:
This position is for the Washington University Medical Center. The position is located at 1408 Tower Grove Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110.
Essential Functions:
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsibilities include overall implementation of community and economic development strategies. PRIMARY DUTIES AND 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.
- Serve as project coordinator for the acquisition and disposition of WUMC/affiliate-owned real estate for neighborhood stabilization and revitalization.
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in business, social work, public administration, urban planning or other related field and two years’ experience in community development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment.
- Close attention to detail and the ability to work with limited supervision is essential.
- Effective communicator with the ability to relate to individuals and groups from a diverse social-economic, racial, cultural and lifestyle backgrounds.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion with dealing with various forms of information maintained by and routed through this office.
- Self-motivated, timely and well organized.
- Ability to exercise tact when coordinating work with other personnel, departments and community organizations. In many instances, this position provides a “first impression” of WUMC and its affiliate organizations to community groups and stakeholders.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, in-depth analytical skills and be proficient in basic computer operations using Windows, Excel, Power Point, and Word (G.I.S. preferred).
Applicant Special Instructions:
JOB LOCATION/WORKING CONDITIONS: This position is housed in an off-site neighborhood community center with substantial contact with the public.
Salary Range:
The hiring range for this position is $47,985 - $61,193 annually.
Pre-Employment Screening:
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. Current employees applying for a new position within the university may be subject to this requirement. The screenings will include a criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, 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:
This position is eligible for full-time benefits. Please click the following link to view a summary of benefits: https://wustl.box.com/s/8wkhs25yssf0775x9d6nd6vqa7obpth7.
Internal Applicant Instruction:
This position is grade G10.
Please attach a copy of your most current signed performance evaluation (completed within the last 18 months) to your online account. If you have not received a performance evaluation, you may provide two current signed letters of recommendation (written within the last 18 months), preferably to include one letter from either a current or recent former supervisor. To attach these documents, go to: My Career Tools, Add Attachment, Attachment Type – Performance Reviews or Letters of Recommendation. |
