Community Development Division Director

Association of Village Council Presidents; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Bethel, Connecticut, is seeking a Community Development Division Director to lead various programs, including transportation and economic development. The role involves budget management, program oversight, and adherence to grant compliance. Candidates should have strong planning skills, interpersonal abilities, and preferably a degree, along with fluency in Yup'lk or Cup’ik. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving community services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is preferred.
• Proven record of planning, organizing, and coordinating activities.
• Fluency in Yup’lk or Cup’ik is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage activities of the Community Development Division.
• Develop and track annual budgets for all programs.
• Ensure programs maintain compliance with grant regulations.

Skills

Planning and organizing

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment

Administrative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Word Processing software

Outlook Express

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Community Development Division Director DIVISION: Community Development

REPORTS TO: Chief Programs Officer POSITION STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

JOB GRADE: 10 APPROVED: January 2023

SUMMARY

The Community Development Division Director is responsible for the leadership and oversight of the Tribal Transportation Program TIP, Economic Development Program and the Housing Improvement Program HIP / Community Development Division. Under the direction of the CPO, the Division Director ensures that each program launches, manages, and executes support and accountability measures within their respective departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises program staff for division.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

ACCOMMODATION

The position requires the ability to carry out the noted essential job duties as outlined above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Family Service Center Administrator,

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed. Trustworthiness is required, This position is subject to Native Preference per P.L. 93-638.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is preferred. Master’s degree is preferred.

Skills

Proven record of planning, organizing and coordinating building activities. Proven ability to provide oversight to Program staff level team members. Proven ability to write reports and correspondence as required.

Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment is required.

Must have strong written and verbal skills.

Fluency in Yup’lk or Cup’ik is strongly preferred.

High level administrative skills are required.

Strong interpersonal skills are required.

Familiarity with Yup’ik lifestyles is preferred.

Requirements

If the use of a company vehicle is required, the employee must have an active Alaska Driver’s license with a driving record that will allow the employee to be insured by the AVCP Vehicle Insurance Policy for use of company vehicles.

Teamwork

Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within and outside of AVCP.

Exercises tact and diplomacy in working with other departments and agencies. Balances team and individual responsibilities.

Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

Professionalism

Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure.

Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions.

Follows through on commitments.

Ethics

Strong adherence to corporate and departmental policies and procedures. Maintains strict departmental and corporate confidentiality.

Treats people with respect.

Inspires the trust of others and works with integrity and ethics.

Upholds confidentiality and respects the sensitive nature of all program and goals.

Judgment

Demonstrated skills to effectively negotiate. Mediate and make decisions, Proven record of being detail oriented. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.

Dependability

Reports to work timely and consistently. Must be willing to travel as needed for regular village travel. Follows instructions. Responds to executive management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions and keeps commitments. Commits to long hours or work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan whenever a task will not be completed on time.

Planning/Organizing

Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources when needed. Sets goals and objectives.

Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks. Develops realistic action plans.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule format.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, the individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software, e‑mail, and calendaring software such as Outlook Express.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Oversee and manage the administrative and operational activities of the Community Development Division and VPSO Program.
• Develop, track and implement annual budgets for all programs in division.
• Pursue program funding, as needed for division.
• Plan, develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives to ensure quality services are provided and sustained.
• Conduct strategic planning sessions with their teams to identify efficiencies and break down silos between programs.
• Facilitate team meetings and meetings with stakeholders.
• Continuously develop and evaluate the service delivery model of the individual programs on their team.
• Ensure all programs have up‑to‑date departmental policies and procedures.
• Directly supervise the Program division staff.
• Ensure that the programs are fully implementing the quality improvement process initiatives.
• Ensure the programs maintain a high level of programmatic and fiscal compliance with grant rules and regulations.
• Provide administrative support to the programs.
• Continuously evaluate the service delivery model for of each department individually and how that fits into the larger service delivery model for AVCP.
• Analyze and monitor the Department operations such as client flow in the division and works with the division staff in managing staffing assignments.
• At the direction of the CPO and/or in conjunction with the other program directors, develops and implements quality management strategies for programs.
• Represents AVCP at regional, state and national meetings.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of information.
• Other duties as assigned.