Job Description: Director, Economic Development

Position Summary

Dallas College is seeking an experienced, highly collaborative leader with a proven track record of data-driven economic development. The Director of Economic Development reports Sr. Director, Economic Impact Strategy & Relations and will be expected to:

1. Build and scale positive equitable economic impact for Dallas County communities.

2. Co-create and implement a strategy that creates cross-functional action toward becoming an Anchor Institution.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the purpose of community colleges and the programs, offerings, and vision of Dallas College
• Ability to identify and address opportunities and challenges that arise because of Dallas College’s current transition
• Demonstrated background of excellent customer service
• Knowledge of the goals and best practices of anchor institution · Experience working with Labor Market Data
• Experience with economic development planning and initiatives focused on matching employers with skilled workers
• Knowledge of the Dallas economy, including employer and workforce needs and challenges
• Ability to analyze multi-layered problems and propose solutions
• Knowledge of best practices/trends in economic development
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles of equity and inclusion and a demonstrated commitment to the promotion of diversity · Knowledge of compliance with pertinent state and federal laws and regulations
• Knowledge of current research and policy recommendations as well as state and national initiatives related to improving economic mobility and opportunity for underserved populations
• Experience in strategic planning, assessment of program(s) effectiveness, and development of strategy to improve partner and community engagement.
• Employ data-informed decision making and use predictive analytics

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Bachelor’s degree equivalency is 1) an Associate degree, plus 4 years of experience, or 2) 8 years of work experience; and
• Three (3) years of experience in civic and/or economic development roles that include:

• working with a CRM system (preferably Salesforce) to guide economic development and workforce initiatives and decision
• developing strategic partnerships to support economic growth through business and civic engagement, data analysis and application
• working across the community to create economic opportunities and living-wage jobs for under-served/marginalized populations o leading or managing major change initiatives including process improvement, project planning, conflict resolution, team building, customer service, and data-based decision-making concepts

• Official transcript will be required. 

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

• Co-create and implement a comprehensive, data-driven economic development strategy lead by the Economic Impact Strategy and Relations team by cross-collaboratively with departments across the college to outline the goals and KPIs to track progress toward becoming an anchor institution.
• Collaborate with local governments, and economic development-focused organizations with shared objectives to identify, develop, and scale economic development projects that increase economic opportunity for underserved communities.
• Educate and motivate other verticals in Dallas College on the organization’s role and responsibility as an anchor institution in Dallas County to increase awareness and collaboration for shared strategic direction.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Sr. Director, Economic Impact Strategy & Relations

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Dallas College is part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.  Dallas College complies with the Americans with Disabilities and Veterans Act.