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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Program Development Coordinator


FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 10152 Salary Grade: QA8
Approved: Last Revised: March 09, 2020


Purpose:
 

Under general direction, this position is responsible for the successful development and management of programs in accordance with the strategic direction.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Oversees the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and sponsored special events.
  2. Leads initiatives related to community needs and outreach.
  3. Ensures the programs and services offered contribute to the organization’s mission and reflect the priorities and approved budget.
  4. Works with internal and external individuals to identify/plan program themes.
  5. Monitors the delivery of the programs and events to maintain or improve quality.
  6. Provides regular program reports.
  7. Works with director on program-related sponsorships, grants, and contributions.
  8. Keeps all parties apprised of ongoing program-related budget issues.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal resources and categorical programs.
  • Knowledge of community resources available and how to use them effectively.
  • Knowledge of research techniques.
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to grants and contracts administration.
  • Knowledge of grants and contract administration and principals.
  • Skill in determining needs and gathering, analyzing, and presenting data to provide accurate information for management use.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications, including Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to work well with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including community leaders, residents, service providers, local officials, and elected representatives.
  • Ability to train others.
  • Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in a field related to the job.
  • Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.