Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI, USA
Associate Director of Devel, Vet Med / Development Officer II
Title: Development Officer II Level: AP14 Working Title: Associate Director of Development - College of Veterinary Medicine
Unit/Vision/Mission/Purpose/Info
Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine was formally established as a four-year, degree-granting program in 1910. Today, the college includes three biomedical science departments --Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation, and Pharmacology and Toxicology; two clinical departments -- Large Animal Clinical Sciences and Small Animal Clinical Sciences; two service units -- the Veterinary Medical Center and the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory; and several research centers. The abundance and variety of animal agriculture and companion animals in Michigan provides the college with one of the largest clinical and diagnostic caseloads in the country. Educational and research opportunities are considerably enhanced by this large caseload which exceeds 27,000 each year. The Associate Director of Development is expected to be an accomplished, responsive and collaborative member of the College of Veterinary Medicine Development Team who executes an aggressive schedule of donor activity to ensure a continuous pipeline of private support for the college. The Associate Director will report directly to the Senior Director of Development for the College of Veterinary Medicine. The Associate Director of Development will manage a portfolio of approximately 100 major donor, corporate, and foundation prospects, focusing efforts on individual prospects whose philanthropic capacity is $50,000 or more and corporate prospects to support and grow research opportunities, including within a new clinical trials program. The Associate Director will average 12-15 strategic visits per month, which will result in greater engagement and movement toward a major gift solicitation at a rate of 2 to 4 solicitations per month, with all solicitation efforts cleared and coordinated with the college and University Advancement at Michigan State University. The Associate Director is expected to travel out of state while also managing prospect activity within Michigan.
The duties of the Associate Director of Development are as follows but are not limited to:
Job Duties:
FUNDRAISING
Solicitation, Cultivation & Discovery of Individual Prospects, Foundation and Corporate Entities (70% individuals, 30% corporations)
• Engage in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and professional groups in support of the College of Veterinary Medicine strategic and campaign priorities.
• Collaborate and coordinate with University Advancement, and administrators and faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine to create and carry out fundraising strategies and solicitation of gifts of $50,000 and more.
• Work closely in partnership, and in alignment, with both the central University Advancement Corporate Relations and Foundation Relations teams.
• Identify and maintain an active pool of approximately 100 individual, foundation and corporate prospects under strategic management.
• Achieve the College fundraising goals through an active and consistent program of prospect/donor outreach that includes 180 significant contacts annually. Utilize phone calls, email, mail, social media and other strategies to identify, connect with and engage alums with the goal of soliciting financial support of the College.
• Identify, qualify and work to build strong, engaged relationships with major gift prospects to determine and merge prospect passions/interests/needs with the College of Veterinary Medicine areas of funding priority and opportunity.
• Develop and implement targeted strategies to maximize the involvement of key volunteers and faculty members in the College of Veterinary Medicine development effort. Schedule joint prospect visits with members of the college leadership, faculty or other Development colleagues, when appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison officer between the Unit and donors and potential donors to ensure that such information and service as may be desired is provided to the full extent permitted by University policy, rules and regulations.
• Serve as a consultant to donors on the tax advantage of various types of gifts.
• Plan and host campus visits for donors or potential donors or their representatives.
• Prepare annual personal fundraising goals and analyze/report goal accomplishment. Assist in planning and implementing special purpose appeals as necessary.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
• Develop and prepare solicitation appeals, development and alum articles, marketing and communication materials, proposals, and other materials with focus on gifts of $50,000 or more that, through the clear identification of funding priorities and articulation of the case for support of the college, engender a level of understanding that is conducive to giving and that help achieve the Unit’s fundraising goals.
• Assist with the coordination of and participation in college alum and donor engagement, prospecting, recognition and stewardship events, as appropriate.
• Utilize constituent relations management programs to coordinate with other development colleagues, record contact activities, update donor information, record strategic moves management steps and gift documentation as appropriate.
• Build working relationships with internal constituents to enhance information exchange between units within the College of Veterinary Medicine, including advising faculty and administrators of appropriate fund-raising strategies.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Interacts with:
• Michigan State University alums/individuals/Corporations/Foundations/Businesses/Employees and corporate leadership – in order to solicit as potential donors, manage donor requests, and to cultivate and train them as potential volunteers.
• Faculty and Department Chairs, Program Directors and other College of Veterinary Medicine leaders – in order to assist in the understanding and implementation of fundraising procedures, to seek their advice on funding needs, to answer development questions, to advise them on development strategy and to solicit them as potential donors.
• Peers – in order to obtain advice and counsel on options being considered for programs and in order to coordinate the cultivation and solicitation of donor prospects.
Education/Experience:
Required: The job requires: knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business or related discipline; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in professional and/or higher education fund raising, sales, public relations, volunteer administration, marketing or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired: A Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred; five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive experience in professional fundraising, public relations, marketing or related field; working knowledge of tax laws affecting charitable giving; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license; excellent writing and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; experience in public speaking; collaborative team-oriented style; experience with “Moves Management” or related strategic relationship development; ability to “close” gifts or business deals with demonstrative experiences closing gifts of $50,000 or more; working knowledge of tax laws affecting charitable giving; travel involving automobile, airline and rail.
We will continue evaluation applications until the position is filled.
How to Apply: If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Patricia Karam, Director of Recruitment, at karampat@msu.edu.
All candidates must submit an application and resume through the Michigan State University Human Resources web-based system the URL for that website is careers.msu.edu.. Please indicate the position number 846829 when submitting your application.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4574237
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Full Time
Associate Director of Devel, Vet Med / Development Officer II
Title: Development Officer II Level: AP14 Working Title: Associate Director of Development - College of Veterinary Medicine
Unit/Vision/Mission/Purpose/Info
Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine was formally established as a four-year, degree-granting program in 1910. Today, the college includes three biomedical science departments --Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation, and Pharmacology and Toxicology; two clinical departments -- Large Animal Clinical Sciences and Small Animal Clinical Sciences; two service units -- the Veterinary Medical Center and the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory; and several research centers. The abundance and variety of animal agriculture and companion animals in Michigan provides the college with one of the largest clinical and diagnostic caseloads in the country. Educational and research opportunities are considerably enhanced by this large caseload which exceeds 27,000 each year. The Associate Director of Development is expected to be an accomplished, responsive and collaborative member of the College of Veterinary Medicine Development Team who executes an aggressive schedule of donor activity to ensure a continuous pipeline of private support for the college. The Associate Director will report directly to the Senior Director of Development for the College of Veterinary Medicine. The Associate Director of Development will manage a portfolio of approximately 100 major donor, corporate, and foundation prospects, focusing efforts on individual prospects whose philanthropic capacity is $50,000 or more and corporate prospects to support and grow research opportunities, including within a new clinical trials program. The Associate Director will average 12-15 strategic visits per month, which will result in greater engagement and movement toward a major gift solicitation at a rate of 2 to 4 solicitations per month, with all solicitation efforts cleared and coordinated with the college and University Advancement at Michigan State University. The Associate Director is expected to travel out of state while also managing prospect activity within Michigan.
The duties of the Associate Director of Development are as follows but are not limited to:
Job Duties:
FUNDRAISING
Solicitation, Cultivation & Discovery of Individual Prospects, Foundation and Corporate Entities (70% individuals, 30% corporations)
• Engage in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and professional groups in support of the College of Veterinary Medicine strategic and campaign priorities.
• Collaborate and coordinate with University Advancement, and administrators and faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine to create and carry out fundraising strategies and solicitation of gifts of $50,000 and more.
• Work closely in partnership, and in alignment, with both the central University Advancement Corporate Relations and Foundation Relations teams.
• Identify and maintain an active pool of approximately 100 individual, foundation and corporate prospects under strategic management.
• Achieve the College fundraising goals through an active and consistent program of prospect/donor outreach that includes 180 significant contacts annually. Utilize phone calls, email, mail, social media and other strategies to identify, connect with and engage alums with the goal of soliciting financial support of the College.
• Identify, qualify and work to build strong, engaged relationships with major gift prospects to determine and merge prospect passions/interests/needs with the College of Veterinary Medicine areas of funding priority and opportunity.
• Develop and implement targeted strategies to maximize the involvement of key volunteers and faculty members in the College of Veterinary Medicine development effort. Schedule joint prospect visits with members of the college leadership, faculty or other Development colleagues, when appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison officer between the Unit and donors and potential donors to ensure that such information and service as may be desired is provided to the full extent permitted by University policy, rules and regulations.
• Serve as a consultant to donors on the tax advantage of various types of gifts.
• Plan and host campus visits for donors or potential donors or their representatives.
• Prepare annual personal fundraising goals and analyze/report goal accomplishment. Assist in planning and implementing special purpose appeals as necessary.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
• Develop and prepare solicitation appeals, development and alum articles, marketing and communication materials, proposals, and other materials with focus on gifts of $50,000 or more that, through the clear identification of funding priorities and articulation of the case for support of the college, engender a level of understanding that is conducive to giving and that help achieve the Unit’s fundraising goals.
• Assist with the coordination of and participation in college alum and donor engagement, prospecting, recognition and stewardship events, as appropriate.
• Utilize constituent relations management programs to coordinate with other development colleagues, record contact activities, update donor information, record strategic moves management steps and gift documentation as appropriate.
• Build working relationships with internal constituents to enhance information exchange between units within the College of Veterinary Medicine, including advising faculty and administrators of appropriate fund-raising strategies.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Interacts with:
• Michigan State University alums/individuals/Corporations/Foundations/Businesses/Employees and corporate leadership – in order to solicit as potential donors, manage donor requests, and to cultivate and train them as potential volunteers.
• Faculty and Department Chairs, Program Directors and other College of Veterinary Medicine leaders – in order to assist in the understanding and implementation of fundraising procedures, to seek their advice on funding needs, to answer development questions, to advise them on development strategy and to solicit them as potential donors.
• Peers – in order to obtain advice and counsel on options being considered for programs and in order to coordinate the cultivation and solicitation of donor prospects.
Education/Experience:
Required: The job requires: knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business or related discipline; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in professional and/or higher education fund raising, sales, public relations, volunteer administration, marketing or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired: A Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred; five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive experience in professional fundraising, public relations, marketing or related field; working knowledge of tax laws affecting charitable giving; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license; excellent writing and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; experience in public speaking; collaborative team-oriented style; experience with “Moves Management” or related strategic relationship development; ability to “close” gifts or business deals with demonstrative experiences closing gifts of $50,000 or more; working knowledge of tax laws affecting charitable giving; travel involving automobile, airline and rail.
We will continue evaluation applications until the position is filled.
How to Apply: If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Patricia Karam, Director of Recruitment, at karampat@msu.edu.
All candidates must submit an application and resume through the Michigan State University Human Resources web-based system the URL for that website is careers.msu.edu.. Please indicate the position number 846829 when submitting your application.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4574237
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Alachua County, FL
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in real estate, human services, or behavioral sciences and one year of experience in real estate rental, housing subsidies, or landlord and property management experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Must have registered and insured vehicle. Must be able to work during the nights and weekends as needed. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement; may be considered for trainee status. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.Position Summary This is responsible professional in providing information and seeking housing for Division of Social Services (DSS) participants in the Alachua County Department of Community Support Services. An employee assigned to this classification acts as the coordinator for housing information and resources; travels throughout Alachua County to locate rental resources; and trains both vendors and renters regarding tenancy skills and rights. The work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of the results obtained. Examples of Duties This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Communicates in-person, by phone, and electronically with landlord, brokers, and management companies regarding housing utilized by Division of Social Services (DSS) programs and development of new housing opportunities. Seeks available housing units for housing matches proactively and diligently. Maintains expertise on various housing programs and collaborates with DSS on the preparation of applications. Coordinates securing and maintaining rental units for DSS participants. Leads landlord recruitment efforts; builds a reliable pipeline of housing options through sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships. Contributes to an internal data record of housing resources. Assists with resolving crises or conflicts with landlords and management companies. Works with clients and potential vendors to negotiate placement. Assists clients with completing applications. Assists with lease signing and move-in day. Works as collaborative member to ensure DSS participants are living in a safe environment. Conducts Housing Habitability Standards (HHS) Inspections for all potential units. Conducts education workshops to support property owners on a variety of topics, including community resources, which increase awareness of programs that provide affordable permanent and/or supportive housing. Conducts on-going tenancy skills training for all DSS participants. Ensures relative staff are fully apprised of important information regarding rental units. Maintains records updated in the Division’s case management system and enters all required documentation timely. Participates in all required training. Embraces outcome-based strategies and creatively responds to programmatic challenges. Transports clients to and from units. Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of current principles and practices of real estate and established rental methods/techniques. Considerable knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations relating to tenancy. Knowledge of the various services provided by community agencies for clients. Strong interpersonal skills that result in effective relationships with clients and property managers. Ability to work effectively in chaotic, unstable environments. Ability to be compassionate as well as firm in various situations. Ability to demonstrate high-level customer service skills, understanding, and empathy. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, prepare reports, and maintain accurate records. Ability to work independently with limited review. Ability to utilize various types of technology and systems while traveling. Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with colleagues, support staff, other County employees, community agencies, vendors, and the public. Ability to efficiently and accurately input data into the computer systems. 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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach, talk, and hear. The employee is consistently required to be mobile. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to drive locally and long distance with reasonable short-notice. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is moderately exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in real estate, human services, or behavioral sciences and one year of experience in real estate rental, housing subsidies, or landlord and property management experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Must have registered and insured vehicle. Must be able to work during the nights and weekends as needed. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement; may be considered for trainee status. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.Position Summary This is responsible professional in providing information and seeking housing for Division of Social Services (DSS) participants in the Alachua County Department of Community Support Services. An employee assigned to this classification acts as the coordinator for housing information and resources; travels throughout Alachua County to locate rental resources; and trains both vendors and renters regarding tenancy skills and rights. The work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of the results obtained. Examples of Duties This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Communicates in-person, by phone, and electronically with landlord, brokers, and management companies regarding housing utilized by Division of Social Services (DSS) programs and development of new housing opportunities. Seeks available housing units for housing matches proactively and diligently. Maintains expertise on various housing programs and collaborates with DSS on the preparation of applications. Coordinates securing and maintaining rental units for DSS participants. Leads landlord recruitment efforts; builds a reliable pipeline of housing options through sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships. Contributes to an internal data record of housing resources. Assists with resolving crises or conflicts with landlords and management companies. Works with clients and potential vendors to negotiate placement. Assists clients with completing applications. Assists with lease signing and move-in day. Works as collaborative member to ensure DSS participants are living in a safe environment. Conducts Housing Habitability Standards (HHS) Inspections for all potential units. Conducts education workshops to support property owners on a variety of topics, including community resources, which increase awareness of programs that provide affordable permanent and/or supportive housing. Conducts on-going tenancy skills training for all DSS participants. Ensures relative staff are fully apprised of important information regarding rental units. Maintains records updated in the Division’s case management system and enters all required documentation timely. Participates in all required training. Embraces outcome-based strategies and creatively responds to programmatic challenges. Transports clients to and from units. Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of current principles and practices of real estate and established rental methods/techniques. Considerable knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations relating to tenancy. Knowledge of the various services provided by community agencies for clients. Strong interpersonal skills that result in effective relationships with clients and property managers. Ability to work effectively in chaotic, unstable environments. Ability to be compassionate as well as firm in various situations. Ability to demonstrate high-level customer service skills, understanding, and empathy. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, prepare reports, and maintain accurate records. Ability to work independently with limited review. Ability to utilize various types of technology and systems while traveling. Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with colleagues, support staff, other County employees, community agencies, vendors, and the public. Ability to efficiently and accurately input data into the computer systems. 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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach, talk, and hear. The employee is consistently required to be mobile. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to drive locally and long distance with reasonable short-notice. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is moderately exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Gainesville, FL
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Evening and weekend work hours may be required. Position Summary This is responsible, varied technical and paraprofessional work in the Alachua County Library District. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for performing duties under general supervision and within prescribed guidelines. Although the employee works with considerable independence, deviations from established library procedures or library policy are made in consultation with a higher level supervisor. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Functions as lead worker on assigned tasks. Performs reader guidance and ready reference work within established guidelines through basic searches of online resources and databases; assists patrons and staff in locating materials and/or information. Refers persons requiring professional assistance to a Librarian or department manager. Performs circulation functions such as checking in and checking out materials, issuing library cards and reconciling patron accounts. Organizes, indexes and maintains records, library databases, and files; maintains inventories and initiates the requisition process; performs routine descriptive cataloging for items such as fiction and the local newspaper. Collects statistics and generates reports such as annual statistics of collection holdings, order records, and uncirculated library materials. Initiates correspondence and subsequent follow-up on a variety of subject matter. Verifies bibliographic information on order requests. Directs the activities of lower level employees in such activities as maintenance of stacks or receipt and mailing of interlibrary loans. Reviews library materials and recommends purchase to a professional Librarian. Operates personal computers, terminals and peripherals (photocopiers, printers) in office support tasks and to assist the public. Explains Library District procedures and policies. Keeps abreast of publisher, vendor and outside agency procedures as they relate to library operations. Plans, schedules and hosts individual program sessions; obtains, designs and produces support materials. Operates, maintains and assists patrons in the use of library equipment. Ensure patron compliance of all policies and procedures through effective communication and enforcement. Performs related work as required. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of alphabetical and numerical organizational systems. Knowledge of a variety of books, subjects and literature, specifically as related to assigned area. Knowledge of the major fields of learning comprising the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. Knowledge of operating and basic troubleshooting of computer equipment. Knowledge of frequently used software applications, word processing and spreadsheet applications. Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of common software problems. Knowledge of the techniques necessary for coordinating the work of others. Ability to use emerging technology for patron service. Ability to interpret, apply and explain library procedures. Ability to organize materials in alphabetical and numerical order. Ability to determine when a situation should be referred to a higher level supervisor. Ability to receive and convey written or oral instructions; ability to explain informational instructions to others. Ability to push and/or pull fully loaded hand carts; ability to load and unload materials from carts and vehicles. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the public and other agencies. Ability to lift, reach, and bend to locate and remove requested materials. 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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is required to reach and be mobile. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus associated with the constant use of printed matter and computer monitors. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. • FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.For other benefits such as life insurance and health insurance click here. • HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday 3 Floating Holidays Pay periods are every two (2) weeks beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday through 12:00 midnight Friday. Payday is the second Friday following the end of a pay period.
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Evening and weekend work hours may be required. Position Summary This is responsible, varied technical and paraprofessional work in the Alachua County Library District. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for performing duties under general supervision and within prescribed guidelines. Although the employee works with considerable independence, deviations from established library procedures or library policy are made in consultation with a higher level supervisor. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Functions as lead worker on assigned tasks. Performs reader guidance and ready reference work within established guidelines through basic searches of online resources and databases; assists patrons and staff in locating materials and/or information. Refers persons requiring professional assistance to a Librarian or department manager. Performs circulation functions such as checking in and checking out materials, issuing library cards and reconciling patron accounts. Organizes, indexes and maintains records, library databases, and files; maintains inventories and initiates the requisition process; performs routine descriptive cataloging for items such as fiction and the local newspaper. Collects statistics and generates reports such as annual statistics of collection holdings, order records, and uncirculated library materials. Initiates correspondence and subsequent follow-up on a variety of subject matter. Verifies bibliographic information on order requests. Directs the activities of lower level employees in such activities as maintenance of stacks or receipt and mailing of interlibrary loans. Reviews library materials and recommends purchase to a professional Librarian. Operates personal computers, terminals and peripherals (photocopiers, printers) in office support tasks and to assist the public. Explains Library District procedures and policies. Keeps abreast of publisher, vendor and outside agency procedures as they relate to library operations. Plans, schedules and hosts individual program sessions; obtains, designs and produces support materials. Operates, maintains and assists patrons in the use of library equipment. Ensure patron compliance of all policies and procedures through effective communication and enforcement. Performs related work as required. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of alphabetical and numerical organizational systems. Knowledge of a variety of books, subjects and literature, specifically as related to assigned area. Knowledge of the major fields of learning comprising the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. Knowledge of operating and basic troubleshooting of computer equipment. Knowledge of frequently used software applications, word processing and spreadsheet applications. Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of common software problems. Knowledge of the techniques necessary for coordinating the work of others. Ability to use emerging technology for patron service. Ability to interpret, apply and explain library procedures. Ability to organize materials in alphabetical and numerical order. Ability to determine when a situation should be referred to a higher level supervisor. Ability to receive and convey written or oral instructions; ability to explain informational instructions to others. Ability to push and/or pull fully loaded hand carts; ability to load and unload materials from carts and vehicles. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the public and other agencies. Ability to lift, reach, and bend to locate and remove requested materials. 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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is required to reach and be mobile. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus associated with the constant use of printed matter and computer monitors. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. • FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.For other benefits such as life insurance and health insurance click here. • HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday 3 Floating Holidays Pay periods are every two (2) weeks beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday through 12:00 midnight Friday. Payday is the second Friday following the end of a pay period.
Valley Water
San Jose, CA, USA
IT Project Lead
Valley Water
Salary: $129,916.80 - $166,358.40 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01731-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Information Technology
Closing: Continuous
Description Valley Water is searching for top-tier candidates to fill this exciting opportunity. Internal candidates will get first consideration for applications received by 1/5/2024. Overview: Do you thrive on driving projects from inception to completion? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you an experienced IT project manager with 5 years of IT Project Management Experience? If so, review this great career opportunity.
This role will function as a Project Manager for a variety of projects. Projects can range from small short-term projects to large multi-year projects with budgets greater than $500,000. Projects will cross all aspects of technology, including hardware, software, and cloud. This role will also include business analysis, working closely with business units throughout Valley Water. Understanding business processes, soliciting requirements, and assisting Units across Valley Water to make the best use of technology. The selected candidate will be responsible for schedules, budgets, resources, and project deliverables. The selected candidate will deliver business results by ensuring that project management best practices are being met. Monitor teams to make sure the project goals and objectives are being kept. Serve as a conduit between IT and business units. Duties in this area include analyzing financial reports, market research and operating procedures, strategizing ideas to improve business operations and meeting with Valley Water stakeholders to provide suggestions based on their analysis.
Support internal IT processes, including budget creation, coordination of tasks and preparation and presentation of reports to various levels of management.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Project planning and management of technology projects for internal IT and business focused projects. • Analyze business functions and process issues, working to help Units throughout Valley Water to make the best use of technology. • Assist, coordinate and/or lead IT tasks and cross functional processes. • Participate in budget preparation and vendor selection processes. • Work with key stakeholders to understand business needs and create a project management plan that aligns with strategic objectives, while managing resources and ensuring projects stay on task. • Coordinate with different Units to produce better business outcomes. • Write clear and well-structured business requirements/documents. • Communicate and validate requirements with relevant stakeholders. • Perform data discovery, analysis, and modeling. • Create project plans, project charters and project schedules. • Maintain project objectives. • Report on project progress, offer viable solutions and opportunities as they arise • Implement change practices. • Lead meetings and set expectations for the project team. • Maintain budget. • Report on projects to all levels of staff and management.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
• 5 years of experience in systems analysis, development, or software implementations. • Experience eliciting requirements, evaluating, selecting, and implementing various technology solutions. • Experience reviewing application portfolio to ensure technology solutions are properly utilized and leveraged across the organization. • Project Management experience with technology solution implementations. • PMP certification preferred.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
• Translate business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives. • Propose solution recommendations and alternatives to satisfy customer needs. • Collaborate with enterprise architecture, information security, applications, and infrastructure teams to produce optimal designs. • Produce technical documentation of systems and architectures. • Ensure solutions are scalable and non-redundant. • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. • Act as a collaborative liaison between IT and the business • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ideal Knowledge:
• Methods and techniques of evaluating business needs and developing information systems solutions including functional requirements development and systems and procedures analysis. • Principles and practices of project development, administration, and management including project cost estimating, RFP development, contracts negotiation and management. • Emerging technologies and software, cloud computing, multi-platform applications and software. • ITIL principles and practices. • Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Ideal Training and Education:
• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Substitution
• Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years.
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. PMP certification highly desired To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Senior%20Management%20Analyst%20-%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ IT Projects and Business Operations Unit (Position Code 217)COVID-19 vaccination requirement: *To protect our most valuable assets, our employees, as well as the communities we serve, Valley Water requires all newly hired Valley Water personnel to be fully vaccinated (for COVID -19) or to be formally excused from the requirement through the **reasonable accommodation process (for details, see bottom of job posting) Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview. (2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary. Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification. Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement: Fully vaccinated means (1) it has been at least two weeks since a person has completed the entire recommended series of a COVID-19 vaccine, and (2) the person has provided proof of vaccination in a form consistent with the requirements for verification of vaccine status in the State of California's July 26, 2021, Public Health Officer Order.
**Limited Exemptions to Vaccination Requirement An individual who has been provided a job offer may request a reasonable accommodation to the vaccination requirement if they: 1. Have a contraindication recognized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or by the vaccine's manufacturer to every approved COVID-19 vaccine. A contraindication means a condition that makes vaccination inadvisable; 2. Have a disability and are requesting an exception as a reasonable accommodation based upon this disability; or, 3. Object to COVID-19 vaccination based on their sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/4898844
Full Time
IT Project Lead
Valley Water
Salary: $129,916.80 - $166,358.40 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01731-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Information Technology
Closing: Continuous
Description Valley Water is searching for top-tier candidates to fill this exciting opportunity. Internal candidates will get first consideration for applications received by 1/5/2024. Overview: Do you thrive on driving projects from inception to completion? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you an experienced IT project manager with 5 years of IT Project Management Experience? If so, review this great career opportunity.
This role will function as a Project Manager for a variety of projects. Projects can range from small short-term projects to large multi-year projects with budgets greater than $500,000. Projects will cross all aspects of technology, including hardware, software, and cloud. This role will also include business analysis, working closely with business units throughout Valley Water. Understanding business processes, soliciting requirements, and assisting Units across Valley Water to make the best use of technology. The selected candidate will be responsible for schedules, budgets, resources, and project deliverables. The selected candidate will deliver business results by ensuring that project management best practices are being met. Monitor teams to make sure the project goals and objectives are being kept. Serve as a conduit between IT and business units. Duties in this area include analyzing financial reports, market research and operating procedures, strategizing ideas to improve business operations and meeting with Valley Water stakeholders to provide suggestions based on their analysis.
Support internal IT processes, including budget creation, coordination of tasks and preparation and presentation of reports to various levels of management.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Project planning and management of technology projects for internal IT and business focused projects. • Analyze business functions and process issues, working to help Units throughout Valley Water to make the best use of technology. • Assist, coordinate and/or lead IT tasks and cross functional processes. • Participate in budget preparation and vendor selection processes. • Work with key stakeholders to understand business needs and create a project management plan that aligns with strategic objectives, while managing resources and ensuring projects stay on task. • Coordinate with different Units to produce better business outcomes. • Write clear and well-structured business requirements/documents. • Communicate and validate requirements with relevant stakeholders. • Perform data discovery, analysis, and modeling. • Create project plans, project charters and project schedules. • Maintain project objectives. • Report on project progress, offer viable solutions and opportunities as they arise • Implement change practices. • Lead meetings and set expectations for the project team. • Maintain budget. • Report on projects to all levels of staff and management.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
• 5 years of experience in systems analysis, development, or software implementations. • Experience eliciting requirements, evaluating, selecting, and implementing various technology solutions. • Experience reviewing application portfolio to ensure technology solutions are properly utilized and leveraged across the organization. • Project Management experience with technology solution implementations. • PMP certification preferred.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
• Translate business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives. • Propose solution recommendations and alternatives to satisfy customer needs. • Collaborate with enterprise architecture, information security, applications, and infrastructure teams to produce optimal designs. • Produce technical documentation of systems and architectures. • Ensure solutions are scalable and non-redundant. • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. • Act as a collaborative liaison between IT and the business • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ideal Knowledge:
• Methods and techniques of evaluating business needs and developing information systems solutions including functional requirements development and systems and procedures analysis. • Principles and practices of project development, administration, and management including project cost estimating, RFP development, contracts negotiation and management. • Emerging technologies and software, cloud computing, multi-platform applications and software. • ITIL principles and practices. • Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Ideal Training and Education:
• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Substitution
• Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years.
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. PMP certification highly desired To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Senior%20Management%20Analyst%20-%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ IT Projects and Business Operations Unit (Position Code 217)COVID-19 vaccination requirement: *To protect our most valuable assets, our employees, as well as the communities we serve, Valley Water requires all newly hired Valley Water personnel to be fully vaccinated (for COVID -19) or to be formally excused from the requirement through the **reasonable accommodation process (for details, see bottom of job posting) Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview. (2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary. Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification. Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement: Fully vaccinated means (1) it has been at least two weeks since a person has completed the entire recommended series of a COVID-19 vaccine, and (2) the person has provided proof of vaccination in a form consistent with the requirements for verification of vaccine status in the State of California's July 26, 2021, Public Health Officer Order.
**Limited Exemptions to Vaccination Requirement An individual who has been provided a job offer may request a reasonable accommodation to the vaccination requirement if they: 1. Have a contraindication recognized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or by the vaccine's manufacturer to every approved COVID-19 vaccine. A contraindication means a condition that makes vaccination inadvisable; 2. Have a disability and are requesting an exception as a reasonable accommodation based upon this disability; or, 3. Object to COVID-19 vaccination based on their sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/4898844