Sevier County Economic Development Director

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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot) began in DeQueen, Arkansas in 1975 as an Arkansas Vocational-Technical School, designed to provide relevant workforce training for four counties in southwest Arkansas. Fast forward to now where UA Cossatot has four vibrant campuses and over 1500 students learning in a variety of for-credit disciplines plus a host of area industry employees sharpening their skills through our workforce training programs. UA Cossatot prides itself on a safe work environment, where all employees undergo rigorous background checks and are welcomed to the college with an abundance of hands-on orientations to their positions. UA Cossatot also embraces Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) where everything we do is measured and analyzed to ensure we are giving students the very best we have to offer. CQI involves all employees and completes a cycle that starts with the strategic plan and ends with an Institutional Effectiveness Evaluation. It's okay to brag a little when you work for UA Cossatot!Cossatot Community College of the University o Arkansas is an NCA-accredited two-year institution affiliated with the University of Arkansas System with Campuses in De Queen, Nashville, Ashdown, and Lockesburg Arkansas. The Colleges designated service area includes Sevier, Little River, Howard and Pike counties.     

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Department:
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
Under the direction of the UA Cossatot Chancellor and the FRIENDS Foundation, the UA Cossatot Economic Development Director duties include acting as a liaison between UA Cossatot and the local community to offer education, insight and college assistance in developing economic development goals and plans, in order to provide enhanced opportunities for UA Cossatot students and graduates. This position also works closely with UA Cossatot’s Workforce Department and the FRIENDS Foundation to identify and promote programs that advance opportunities for present and future UA Cossatot students and graduates. The individual in this position may also perform grant funded activities benefiting economic development in Sevier County.

Qualifications:

• A strong communicator who expresses him or herself well and builds positive working relationships with other staff members, partners, consultants, funders and community members.
• A solid background in leadership, management, budget oversight and supervisory experience
• Must have demonstrated experience successfully completing time-sensitive and/or high-profile projects through collaboration, consensus and creativity.
• A goal-oriented thinker who can set clear priorities among multiple tasks and stay focused on project benchmarks and deadlines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of economic and community development issues, principles and techniques, including state and federal policies and programs, capital improvements programming, applicable regulations and regulatory devices, associated data sources and information systems.

Additional Information:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related economic development or business field and five years substantial experience in planning, economic and/or community development, business or related field OR equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Experience managing projects and people in a nonprofit, public agency or private company.
• Direct experience developing close working relationships with governmental groups at the local, state and federal level, and constituents/stakeholders which might include elected officials, board of directors, employees and other business and community support organizations.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and adequate liability auto insurance coverage
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times
• Prefer membership in Rotary and Lions Clubs in Sevier County
• Must reside in Sevier County

All applications must include a cover letter, an updated resume, and a list of three professional references.  Applications received without the required documents will be incomplete and will not be considered for the position.

Salary Information:

$53,000 annual salary; plus an excellent benefits package

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
All applications must include a cover letter, an updated resume, and a list of three professional references. Applications received without the required documents will be incomplete and will not be considered for the position.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Kelly Plunk, Director of Human Resources, (870) 584-1104 or [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes