Associate Director, Center for Women in Government - Center for Women in Government, Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership

Texas Woman's University
United States, Texas, Denton
Aug 29, 2024
TITLE Associate Director, Center for Women in Government JOB SUMMARY The Associate Director of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership's Center for Women in Government will assist in the mission to prepare women for public service and leadership in their communities by showcasing the success of elected women and other women of influence in Texas. A primary goal of the CWG is to raise awareness of the many ways in which women can serve on commissions, school boards, and in elected positions. This position will be responsible for the supervision and direction of specific staff and students in the CWG. The Associate Director reports to the Director of the CWG. Work is performed under minimal supervision with a broad latitude for initiative and independent judgment and performance is based on the effective operation of the administrative function. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Reports to: Director, Center for Women in Government Supervises: Program Coordinator, Coordinator, Outreach & Educational Programming, and Student Assistants ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following: Develops curriculum and teaches the fundamentals of the political process. Assists with the goals, methodology, and outcomes for the CWG. Guides the development and implementation of programming, working with the director to establish a long-term strategic plan. Develops goals and strategies to enhance the Center's reputation, including researching what other programs are accomplishing. Organizes details for programming and special events, scheduling and detailing logistics and preparing a post-event report. Manages staff and interns. Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff under charge. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures. Represents TWU and the CWG in both public and private meetings. Is knowledgeable about current events, politics, and public policy, both in Texas and nationally. Provides professional tours of the Sue S. Bancroft Women's Leadership Hall to high-level visitors such as the Chancellor, elected officials, University Advancement prospects, etc. Prepares weekly reports for the Director of the CWG. Develops a database of contacts and prepares newsletters as needed. Develops, maintains, and catalogs relationships with community, state, and national leaders. Guides students through research development projects and program execution. ADDITIONAL DUTIES Serves on university committees as assigned. Performs other duties as requested. EDUCATION Master's degree in social policy, public policy or a closely related field required. Additional job-related experience/and/or education may substitute for the required education on a year-for- year basis. EXPERIENCE Three years related experience. Budget experience preferred. REQUIREMENT Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position. All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential: Demonstrated knowledge of the political structures at the local, state, and national level. Ability to organize work effectively. Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing. Ability to apply budgetary and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public. Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email. Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The employee may be required to travel. WORK ENVIRONMENT All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment. SAFETY TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate. Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons. All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks. If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. 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