Job Description

Number of Vacancies: 1
Area of Consideration: Open To The Public
Position Status: Full-Time, Regular
Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058
Salary Range: $78,369.51-$93,383.66
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Brief Description of Duties
This position reports to the Deputy Director of the University's Developing America's Workforce Nucleus (DAWN) initiative, directing the Community-to-Career Academy (the Academy). The DAWN is a project under part of UDC's Delivering on the Promise strategic plan. DAWN has a goal of increasing the diverse, domestic STEM Talent emanating from black, brown, and economically disadvantaged communities. The C2 Equity Academy is a pilot project that focuses on developing environmental sciences and public advocacy career pathways in the Anacostia High School feeder pattern. The dual role Ambassador position is responsible for developing and growing the Academy as a driving force in community efforts to enhance the educational and career opportunities for District students and residents more generally.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements strategic and operational workplans, including communications strategy, processes and procedures and manages the budget for the programs aligned with the Academy
• Assists the Deputy Director in developing the Academy program components and obtains the required collaboration with the UDC College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) and the academic units at UDC and the Urbans Water partners, and other District and federal partnering agencies.
• Leads and executes projects within the partnership such as identifying knowledge and skill gaps, hosting workshops accordingly, managing professional, student, and volunteer staff.
• Tracks and monitors projects advanced by partners.
• Works with the Deputy Director to develop of an annual workplan, connect District, federal, and private and UDC resources to the needs of the Anacostia community.
• Identifies existing District and federal tools and resources available for Anacostia projects.
• Identifies opportunities to improve the Academy by engaging with participating organizations and recruiting new partners, including serving on community organizing committees in Anacostia.
• Identifies funding opportunities, including identifying and assisting in preparation of grant applications.
• Reports on the progress, value, and outcomes of the Academy, including local success stories, barriers, and best practices. Reports may take various forms, including development of an annual workplan, annual progress reporting, web updates, participation on conference calls, newsletters, blogs, weekly reports to the UDC senior leadership, etc.
• Drives awareness locally, regionally, and nationally about the C2 Equity Academy to get students, faculty, staff, and community supporters engaged in an atmosphere of innovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.
• Establishes and maintains a network of federal and local agencies, nonprofits, and for-profit companies for internship and apprenticeship placements with a specific emphasis on equity and diversity.
• Convene on a monthly basis, and later a quarterly basis, federal and local partners to develop an annual workplan that identifies priority community projects that are then implemented and tracked.
• Participate in and/or lead meetings, including:

• Regular meetings with partners and community-based organizations (with a strong preference for locations within Anacostia), being proactive and inclusive to ensure all have a seat at the table; and
• Variety of University task forces and external committees for purposes of information development, sharing, reviewing, and executing objectives to assure alignment with the DAWN and Academy missions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• A bachelor's degree related to one of the following: biological sciences, social sciences, community and urban planning, education, or commensurate experience that includes some management background.
• Experience in strategic planning and community development.
• Experience as a volunteer and/or engaged in community service.

Information to Applicant
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.
Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).
Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.
Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.
Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.
Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.
Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.
The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University's EO Policy Statement, please visit: .

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