Cannabis Community Development Director Jobs

Location: Schenectady, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Tue Nov 15 2022 Job Description:
SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Workforce Development and Community Education. The Assistant Director of Workforce Development and Community Education is a professional (unrepresented), full-time, 12-month, grant-funded position. The Assistant Director assists with the administration of two newly awarded grants for Cannabis and Health CARES (Career, Acceleration, Retention, and Employment Support). The Assistant Director adheres to campus-wide, SUNY and professionally recognized standards, policies, procedures and practices. This position reports to the Director of Apprenticeship and Healthcare.
Responsibilities:
Assist with the development and management of grants (Cannabis, Career Pathways in Healthcare), including financial information and implementation timelines for project activities
Positively contribute to the continuation of collaborative working relationships with funding agencies, expand partnerships with other SUNY colleges, community-based organizations and employers
Assist in the development and implementation of education and training programs designed to serve the needs of business and industry. Assist in the development and implementation of new courses and programming
Assist on programmatic design that facilitates sustainability of the program after the expiration of grant funding and solicit additional grant funding opportunities to enhance project goals and outcomes
Work with both Credit and Non-Credit students to assist and facilitate college admission and ongoing academic guidance to achieve the students' educational goals within the parameters established by the funding source
Assist in the development of programming between the College and other education and community agencies serving targeted populations within the College's service area. Coordinates activities tied to Cannabis and Health CARES
Assist in the development, maintenance and implementation of a marketing campaign to promote the initiatives and recruit students
Maintain currency regarding New York State funding policies and procedures for training and re-training programs and ensures efficient realization of state aid revenues from programs within area of responsibility
Represent the College and conducts outreach within the community and the region by attending meetings and networking activities
Assist in working with Division of Academic Affairs to create articulation agreements and ways to direct Workforce Development students to certificate and two-year programs
Ensure the accuracy and currency of web page information related to healthcare and apprenticeship programs
Additional programmatic/financial/administrative duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
Demonstrated experience in a training, healthcare or social service field
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in handling complex projects
Ability to build, sustain and nurture collaborative relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Solid technology skills in desktop and web based applications
Ability to work independently and as part of a well-established team
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's preferred
Demonstrated experience in an educational environment
Experience working in a community college is preferred
Additional Information:
Special Information:
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts

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Posting Details
Position Information

Position Title
Associate Director of Residence Life for Personnel Development & Community Cultivation
Overview
Manage the Office of Residence Life professional and paraprofessional talent acquisition, training, and development processes and residence hall community cultivation apparatus.
Essential Duties:
1. Manage staff, including the supervision of complex directors, graduate assistants, resident assistants, student workers, summer housing assistants, and community monitors. Plan weekly and monthly staff meetings. meet regularly with direct reports for one-on-one meetings to provide feedback on job performance. Manage, develop, and direct all paraprofessional selection, training, development, and programming. Design manuals, trainings, and ongoing professional development pathways. Prepare performance evaluations and provide feedback for development.
2. Manage and develop community cultivation curriculum and residential programs, including integration of institutional DEI imperatives, the hall Chaplaincy Program, residence hall tours and open houses, and department events.
3. Manage and develop the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and residence hall leadership paradigms. Assist RHA in the organization, planning, and implementation of leadership initiatives, hall elections, hall Olympics, community events, and residence hall improvement projects. Manage advisor training as it pertains to Hall Councils. Collaborate with Environmental health and Safety to oversee Eco Representatives and sustainability projects in the residence halls.
4. Lead professional staff and student leader selection and training processes and serve on department committees.
5. Facilitate informal resolutions, hold roommate mediations, corrective community meetings, and implement restorative practices.
6. Administer departmental assessment tools, collect data, monitor occupancy rates, and provide recommendations and reports. Oversee the development and assessment of learning outcomes. Assist in coordinating metrics for strategic initiatives. Respond to requests from offices and agencies regarding living on campus. Assist with the implementation of the EBI/Skyfactor Assessment, conduct annual assessment projects on residence hall improvement projects, and prepare monthly occupancy reports. Assist with the implementation of the College’s strategic plan and Student Affairs Friar Four into department initiatives, programs, and services.
7. Serve as an on-duty member of the administrator on-call team. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and clear understanding of the regulations outlined in the Student Handbook and enforce all applicable regulations as needed. Deal with crises and follow appropriate College and Residence life procedures and submit all duty reports in a timely fashion.
Marginal Duties:
1. Perform all other duties as may be required.
Education and Experience Required

• Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, higher education, counseling, or a related field.


• Minimum of six years’ of full-time professional experience in Residence Life or Student Affairs.


• Demonstrated commitment to diversity.


• Progressive experience in supervising professional and paraprofessional staff.


• Excellent emotional intelligence, organizational, verbal and written communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.


• Experience in the areas of staff training and development, crisis intervention, student conduct adjudication, academic residential curriculums, asset-based leadership, professional skill and talent cultivation, and alcohol/drug education.


• Regular evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities required.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time


• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction


• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard


• Communication skills using the spoken word


• Ability to see within normal parameters


• Ability to hear within normal range


• Ability to move about

Employee Status
Full Time
Salary Grade
20 (Min. $58,726/Mid. $76,344/Max. $93,962)
Union Status
Non-Union
Shift:
If other, please enter regular schedule.
EEO Statement
Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnic
origin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation,
gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop,
and from time to time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on the
part of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents and
those with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.
Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number
AS718P
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants

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Posting Details
Position Information

Position Title
Associate Director of Residence Life for Personnel Development & Community Cultivation
Overview
Manage the Office of Residence Life professional and paraprofessional talent acquisition, training, and development processes and residence hall community cultivation apparatus.
Essential Duties:
1. Manage staff, including the supervision of complex directors, graduate assistants, resident assistants, student workers, summer housing assistants, and community monitors. Plan weekly and monthly staff meetings. meet regularly with direct reports for one-on-one meetings to provide feedback on job performance. Manage, develop, and direct all paraprofessional selection, training, development, and programming. Design manuals, trainings, and ongoing professional development pathways. Prepare performance evaluations and provide feedback for development.
2. Manage and develop community cultivation curriculum and residential programs, including integration of institutional DEI imperatives, the hall Chaplaincy Program, residence hall tours and open houses, and department events.
3. Manage and develop the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and residence hall leadership paradigms. Assist RHA in the organization, planning, and implementation of leadership initiatives, hall elections, hall Olympics, community events, and residence hall improvement projects. Manage advisor training as it pertains to Hall Councils. Collaborate with Environmental health and Safety to oversee Eco Representatives and sustainability projects in the residence halls.
4. Lead professional staff and student leader selection and training processes and serve on department committees.
5. Facilitate informal resolutions, hold roommate mediations, corrective community meetings, and implement restorative practices.
6. Administer departmental assessment tools, collect data, monitor occupancy rates, and provide recommendations and reports. Oversee the development and assessment of learning outcomes. Assist in coordinating metrics for strategic initiatives. Respond to requests from offices and agencies regarding living on campus. Assist with the implementation of the EBI/Skyfactor Assessment, conduct annual assessment projects on residence hall improvement projects, and prepare monthly occupancy reports. Assist with the implementation of the College’s strategic plan and Student Affairs Friar Four into department initiatives, programs, and services.
7. Serve as an on-duty member of the administrator on-call team. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and clear understanding of the regulations outlined in the Student Handbook and enforce all applicable regulations as needed. Deal with crises and follow appropriate College and Residence life procedures and submit all duty reports in a timely fashion.
Marginal Duties:
1. Perform all other duties as may be required.
Education and Experience Required

• Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, higher education, counseling, or a related field.


• Minimum of six years’ of full-time professional experience in Residence Life or Student Affairs.


• Demonstrated commitment to diversity.


• Progressive experience in supervising professional and paraprofessional staff.


• Excellent emotional intelligence, organizational, verbal and written communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.


• Experience in the areas of staff training and development, crisis intervention, student conduct adjudication, academic residential curriculums, asset-based leadership, professional skill and talent cultivation, and alcohol/drug education.


• Regular evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities required.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time


• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction


• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard


• Communication skills using the spoken word


• Ability to see within normal parameters


• Ability to hear within normal range


• Ability to move about

Employee Status
Full Time
Union Status
Non-Union
Shift:
If other, please enter regular schedule.
EEO Statement
Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnic
origin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation,
gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop,
and from time to time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on the
part of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents and
those with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.
Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number
AS718P
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants

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Posting Details
Position Information

Position Title
Associate Director of Residence Life for Personnel Development & Community Cultivation
Overview
Manage the Office of Residence Life professional and paraprofessional talent acquisition, training, and development processes and residence hall community cultivation apparatus.
Essential Duties:
1. Manage staff, including the supervision of complex directors, graduate assistants, resident assistants, student workers, summer housing assistants, and community monitors. Plan weekly and monthly staff meetings. meet regularly with direct reports for one-on-one meetings to provide feedback on job performance. Manage, develop, and direct all paraprofessional selection, training, development, and programming. Design manuals, trainings, and ongoing professional development pathways. Prepare performance evaluations and provide feedback for development.
2. Manage and develop community cultivation curriculum and residential programs, including integration of institutional DEI imperatives, the hall Chaplaincy Program, residence hall tours and open houses, and department events.
3. Manage and develop the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and residence hall leadership paradigms. Assist RHA in the organization, planning, and implementation of leadership initiatives, hall elections, hall Olympics, community events, and residence hall improvement projects. Manage advisor training as it pertains to Hall Councils. Collaborate with Environmental health and Safety to oversee Eco Representatives and sustainability projects in the residence halls.
4. Lead professional staff and student leader selection and training processes and serve on department committees.
5. Facilitate informal resolutions, hold roommate mediations, corrective community meetings, and implement restorative practices.
6. Administer departmental assessment tools, collect data, monitor occupancy rates, and provide recommendations and reports. Oversee the development and assessment of learning outcomes. Assist in coordinating metrics for strategic initiatives. Respond to requests from offices and agencies regarding living on campus. Assist with the implementation of the EBI/Skyfactor Assessment, conduct annual assessment projects on residence hall improvement projects, and prepare monthly occupancy reports. Assist with the implementation of the College’s strategic plan and Student Affairs Friar Four into department initiatives, programs, and services.
7. Serve as an on-duty member of the administrator on-call team. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and clear understanding of the regulations outlined in the Student Handbook and enforce all applicable regulations as needed. Deal with crises and follow appropriate College and Residence life procedures and submit all duty reports in a timely fashion.
Marginal Duties:
1. Perform all other duties as may be required.
Education and Experience Required

• Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, higher education, counseling, or a related field.


• Minimum of six years’ of full-time professional experience in Residence Life or Student Affairs.


• Demonstrated commitment to diversity.


• Progressive experience in supervising professional and paraprofessional staff.


• Excellent emotional intelligence, organizational, verbal and written communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.


• Experience in the areas of staff training and development, crisis intervention, student conduct adjudication, academic residential curriculums, asset-based leadership, professional skill and talent cultivation, and alcohol/drug education.


• Regular evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities required.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time


• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction


• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard


• Communication skills using the spoken word


• Ability to see within normal parameters


• Ability to hear within normal range


• Ability to move about

Employee Status
Full Time
Union Status
Non-Union
Shift:
If other, please enter regular schedule.
EEO Statement
Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnic
origin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation,
gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop,
and from time to time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on the
part of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents and
those with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.
Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number
AS718P
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants

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Description

DEFINITION:

Under the direction of the City Manager, the Community Development Director directs, manages, and supervises the operations and services of the Community Development Department. The position establishes department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures and provides assistance to the Planning Commission, the City Manager, and the City Council. The position will work closely and coordinate activities with other City officials, departments, outside agencies, organizations, and the public.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Community Development Director is the department director class managing the overall operation of the Community Development Department, including planning, building, code compliance, housing, community block grant programs, and commercial cannabis regulatory oversight. The director also works with the City Manager’s office on economic development and expansion of commercial, industrial, and housing uses to enhance the City’s vitality.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)

• Directs all Community Development Department activities and services, while developing, implementing, and maintaining departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Leading and/or overseeing updates to the City’s General Plan, Development Code, and other policy documents.
• Overseeing development application reviews in conjunction with department staff and coordinating the citywide Development Review Committee.
• Overseeing contract building services for plan review and inspection.
• Managing code compliance activities in coordination with Police, Fire, Public Works, and Administrative Services Departments.
• Continuing to support the commercial cannabis industry and overseeing the implementation of on-site consumption lounges.
• Implementing the recent Development Code update to implement the City’s updated Housing Element which included substantial revisions including fractional densities, objective design standards and by-right development for mixed-use projects with less than 10 dwellings.
• Updating the Circulation and Noise Elements as well as the Local Coastal Program.
• Preparing, managing, and coordinating the Community Development Department budget.
• Assigning work activities to appropriate department personnel and evaluating work methods and procedures for improving organizational performance and enhancing services.
• Managing the selection, training, and evaluation of programs for all Community Development personnel and reviewing the work of department personnel to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Attending and participating in professional and community meetings and resolving sensitive and complex community and organizational inquiries, issues, and complaints.
• Continue to maintain and improve a proactive, customer service orientation within the department.
• Developing and presenting reports and other information to the City Council, Planning Commission, and other governmental and non-governmental bodies.
• Coordinating activities with other City officials, departments, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with representatives of state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.

Typical Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, public administration, or a related field. A master’s degree in a related field is desirable. Equivalent of five years of increasingly responsible experience in urban or regional planning, including three years in a supervisory or management capacity. Additionally, any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Community Development Director. Coastal planning experience is desirable but not required.

License/Certificate:

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license prior to appointment.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

Modern principles, practices, and techniques of current and future planning, zoning, community development, public works, and utilities operations; California regulations relating to subdivisions, annexations, zoning, housing, redevelopment, and land use; physical design, demographic, environmental, economic, and social concepts as applied to municipal planning, community development, and housing; grant writing and administration; contract negotiation and administration; technological advances in land use planning; principles and practices of program and budget development, administration, and evaluation; methods and techniques of supervision, training, and motivation; basic principles of mathematics; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; standard office procedures, practices, and equipment; modern office practices, methods, and equipment, including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling, and grammar; occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

Plan, direct, manage, and coordinate the work of the Community Development Department; develop and administer sound departmental goals, objectives, policies, and methods for evaluating achievement and performance levels; provide professional and technical advice regarding program activities to the City Manager and the City Council; represent the interests of the City with a variety of boards, committees, commissions, outside agencies, and the public; read and interpret maps, sketches, plans, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals; develop and administer a budget; negotiate and oversee consultant contracts; coordinate, develop, and conduct training programs for assigned staff; attend evening meetings as required; perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately; interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations; read, interpret, and record data accurately; organize, prioritize, and follow up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; analyze a complex issue and develop and implement an appropriate response; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skill to:

Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing and software applications.

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The City of Cudahy is actively seeking candidates for the position of Community Development Director who can lead the department and the City in the next steps of growth and development.

The Community and City Government

Cudahy is in the Gateway Cities region of southern Los Angeles County. This region is known for its industrial and manufacturing business sectors. Incorporated in 1960, Cudahy has a land area of just 1.18 square miles, making it the second smallest city in the county by land size. However, Cudahy has one of the highest population densities of any city throughout the United States with approximately 24,000 residents. The I-710 freeway provides easy access to downtown Los Angeles, coastal communities, and Orange County.

As a general law city, Cudahy City operates under the council-manager form of government with a five-member City Council. Councilmembers are elected at large with four-year terms and the City Manager implements the Council’s direction by providing oversight and direction to departments. The City has a positive financial position with a total operating budget of $19.6 million in FY 2021-22.

The Department and Position

The Community Development Department is an integral part of the City’s growth and development encompassing Economic Development; Planning; Building and Safety; and Housing. The Director will lead the City’s efforts to achieve its bold growth and development goals. Internally, the Director will engage the department’s current team of 6.5 FTE and prepare for increased department staffing over time. Externally, the City’s regional location has led to increased interest in business and housing development and the City is planning for significant opportunities in the near future.

Existing plans to upgrade the central commercial and retail Atlantic Avenue Corridor and the newly approved expansion of LA Metro Light Rail, along with a new entertainment zone will place a focus on economic development in the short and long term. In addition, there is an expectation of expanding an already established cannabis production industry.

The City is seeking a highly engaged community development professional capable of working with existing consultants in the development of an Economic Development Strategic Plan. Once set, the Director and department staff will be responsible for implementation and successful outcomes. In addition, the department will be responsible for transitioning from consultant-provided planning and building services to a new full-time staffed Associate Planner and overseeing the development of design guidelines.

Ideal Candidate

• Hands-on community development professional ready to build a successful team and realize the City’s potential.


• Strategic planner who can see the potential of the City and who is ready to help raise the City’s profile in the region.


• Will advocate for the residents of Cudahy and engage in regional planning with local agencies while maintaining the lens of equity.


• Is a demonstrated leader capable of building a new team with existing and new staff through coaching, mentoring, and training.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualified candidates will have a combination of education and experience including a degree from an accredited college or university in city or urban planning, architecture, civil engineering, business, public administration, or related field. A master’s degree in city planning, public administration, economics, or finance is highly desirable. Five years or recent and progressively responsible professional work experience in local planning, administration of planning, or economic development in a municipal planning environment, including two years of direct supervisory and management or administrative level. Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.

Salary and Benefits

Depending on qualifications, the salary range is $119,940 to $149,784, annually with an anticipated COLA increase in the next fiscal year. The City of Cudahy offers an array of desirable benefits including:

• CalPERS retirement for Classic or new CalPERS members. The City pays the employer share of the pension cost.


• Four days a week/ten hours a day work schedule


• Medical insurance with employer contribution equivalent to 100% of Kaiser


• Dental insurance representative of average premium amount between HMO and PPO


• Vision insurance with City contribution of 100% coverage


• Life insurance term policy at $100,000


• Short- and long-term disability insurance with 100% premium paid for by City


• Vacation leave for new employees accrued at 80 hours per year of service, plus 11 scheduled and one floating holiday


• Sick leave at 12 days per year; three days bereavement leave


• Executive leave of three days per fiscal year


• Educational reimbursement for 100% cost books, parking, and tuition in accordance with City terms


• Auto allowance of $350/month

We Welcome Your Interest

Candidates will be considered upon submission.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Questions may be directed to Nancy Hetrick of Management Partners via email: [email protected] or 408-437-5400.

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