General Summary: 

Examples of Duties: 

• Work directly with a portfolio of municipalities and other Center clients to provide professional and technical assistance;

• Coordinate project logistics, resources, and workflow;

• Provide for meeting facilitation and planning;

• Engage in data-gathering and analyses of data, both qualitative and quantitative;

• Contribute to the evaluation of the effectiveness, efficiency, performance or accountability of subject governmental agencies and/or programs through data analysis, interviews, best practices research and other activities;

• Use research and analysis performed, drafting recommendations and documents;

• Edit reports and perform quality control of deliverables;

• Collaborate with Collins Center staff on internal Center-wide initiatives;

• Coordinate with the Director of Operations to complete contract management and invoicing processes;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs, City and/or Regional Planning, Business Administration, or a related field and a minimum of two to four (2 – 4) years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Some examples of relevant work experience would include: managing complex projects involving multiple parties; working with public sector entities on complex projects; analyzing data and producing reports for public entities. A high degree of proficiency with standard software packages, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools required. Ability to travel throughout the Commonwealth required. Ability to work flexible hours, including evening work required.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Consulting experience
• Subject matter expertise in public sector service delivery areas (e.g., public safety, economic development, finance, public works, education, etc.);

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Familiarity with government operational, budgetary, legal and political environments;
• Ability to conceptualize, organize and negotiate project tasks and direct collaborators from outside the institution, including state agency personnel, partnering research organizations, advocacy groups and other entities as specific to a project;
• Ability to present information and findings in a cogent fashion to a wide variety of audiences;
• Ability to foster a positive and cooperative workplace;
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and resolve difficult interpersonal and inter-organizational conflicts;
• Ability to negotiate complex social and political environments, such as partnerships with public entities;
• Ability to adapt and customize work plans in order to ensure progress;
• Ability to problem solve, set goals and objectives and plan, manage and implement deliverables;
• Ability to work independently with multiple clients and/or on multiple projects;
• Skill in facilitating meetings with diverse stakeholders regarding complex topics;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Strong problem solving skills;
• Strong collaboration, facilitation and negotiation skills;
• Strong project coordination skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously;
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills;
• Strong commitment to customer service

Application Instructions: 

Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three professional references.

Review of candidates will begin following the application closing date. 

Only Internal candidates in the Professional Staff Bargaining Unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting.  All other candidates will be considered after that period. 

Salary Ranges for the appropriate Pay Grade can be found at the following link: 

Grade: 31             

Salary Ranges

This is an exempt union position. This is a grant funded position with a current end date of June 30, 2025, subject to renewal contingent on funding and university needs.

All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources.