Community Development Specialist - WashU Medical Center Business Operations

Washington University in St. Louis•St. Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsibilities include overall implementation of community development strategies. Job Description Primary Duties & 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 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. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions This position is housed in an off-site neighborhood community center with substantial contact with the public The position requires some evening and weekend meetings Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table Equipment Office equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Community Development (2 Years)

Nice To Haves

Computer Literacy
Confidentiality
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
Cultural Diversity
Detail-Oriented
Diversity & Inclusion Strategy
Fast-Paced Environments
Interactive Communication
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Word
Oral Communications
Professional Etiquette
Public Administration
Results-Oriented
Self Motivation
Social Work
Tactful
Time Management
Urban Planning
Working Independently
Workplace Diversity
Written Communication

Responsibilities

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.
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
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.

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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