Managing Director of The Oberlin Project

Managing Director of The Oberlin Project
Posted Date: Feb 03, 2011
Application Due Date: Feb 21, 2011
Department: Sustainability and Environmental Affairs
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MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE OBERLIN PROJECT

Oberlin College invites applications for the position of Managing Director of The Oberlin Project to coordinate and integrate the planning, development and implementation of the Project’s Core Planning Teams. The Oberlin Project is a collaborative venture among Oberlin College and the City of Oberlin to build a prosperous post-fossil fuel based economy. Of the eighteen international cities in the Clinton Climate Positive Development Project, it is the only project that represents a model for a small city and college collaboration.

This is a full-time, 12-month, Administrative & Professional Staff position reporting to the Special Assistant to the President on Sustainability and Environmental Affairs in collaboration with the City Manager of Oberlin and the President of Oberlin College. The position is projected to span 3 years contingent on funding and performance.

Essential Job Functions:
Provide leadership for planning and coordinating the development of the Oberlin Project, bringing together a broad group of community, college, and external constituencies.
Manage the core planning teams of the Oberlin Project integrating the work of the subcommittees; oversee the schedule and agenda; work with committee members to communicate activities and outcomes.
Lead the development of a communications plan for internal and external constituencies. Work with key constituencies to execute the communications plan and to create and maintain the project’s web page. Prepare briefings and presentations for a wide range of audiences.
Provide support to the Special Assistant to the President on Sustainability and Environmental Affairs in identifying fund raising opportunities. Maintain relationships and provide stewardship to donors, funding agencies and federal partners.
Prepare status reports to the Clinton Climate Positive Development Initiative (CCI). Work with CCI to define commitments, identify data related to the project and accomplishments. Coordinate with the City of Oberlin and College faculty and staff on the reporting.
Oversee a research team that works on goals relating to the Project.
Facilitate dialog with the academic deans, faculty and students to link the Project results with academic priorities and the mission of the College.
Establish office and office procedures, hire support staff, oversee student workers and interns as needed.

Required Qualifications: Strong analytical and planning skills; knowledge of environmental management policies and issues and economic development; demonstrable skills in communications, writing, public speaking and management of complex community and academic relationships; ability to work with a wide range of organizations and people; ability to build partnerships; Bachelor’s degree or higher; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications: 5 to 7 years progressive experience in planning, economic development and environmental infrastructure; ability to work as the leader of team and to work independently as a member of a team; proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point and Website management.

Compensation: Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.

To Apply: Applicants should submit a résumé, along with a cover letter describing qualifications and interest in the position and contact information for at least three references to: Jane Mathison, Oberlin College, Cox Administration Building 201, 70 N. Professor Street, Oberlin, OH 44074 or email to: opsearch@oberlin.edu. Review of application materials will begin on February 21, 2011, and continue until the position is filled.

Oberlin College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to creating an institutional environment free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, marital status, religion, creed, national origin, disability, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, family relationship to an employee of Oberlin College, and gender identity and expression.

February 2, 2011 / APS11-238