Assistant Director, Special Initiatives, WNY

Empire State Development

• $80K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience with supervisory duties.
  • Strong knowledge of economic development, planning, and project management.
  • Experience coordinating large-scale public development programs.
  • Familiarity with real estate finance and intergovernmental relations.

Responsibilities

  • Design and gain approvals for special initiatives and projects.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to implement initiatives.
  • Track and oversee implementation of priority projects in Western NY.
  • Coordinate communication between various departments and agencies.
  • Manage external communications with regional and state entities.
  • Review and approve communication materials with the Governor's office.
  • Establish program objectives and performance metrics.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package includes health and wellness programs.
  • Potential for hybrid work schedules based on role and ESD policy.
  • Professional development opportunities in economic development.
  • Collaborative work environment focusing on regional growth.
Full Job Description
Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.

BASIC FUNCTION:
Plan, manage, oversee and administer special initiatives focused on the WNY Region, including project development, financial performance, intergovernmental relations, and communications.

WORK PERFORMED:
• Design, gain approvals, obtain funding sources and overall project management for special initiatives and projects.
• Work with senior staff, program staff, contract staff, various agency specialists, consultants, Governor's office and counsel to implement these initiatives.
• Provide project implementation tracking and oversight for all Western NY priority projects.
• Ensure effective communication, coordination and integration of priority projects and activities between divisions and departments of ESD, Western NY Regional Economic Development Council, Governor's Western NY regional office, regional and local economic development agencies, other State, local and federal agencies, and other public and private sector stakeholders and organizations as needed.
• Manage external communications with other regional, state, private entities, including participation in work groups, boards, interagency negotiations, coordination, etc.
• Review and coordinate approval with Governor's office of materials including letters, briefings, brochures, reports, marketing material, website content, etc.
• Establish program goals and objectives and metrics for evaluation of program performance.
• Assist in the structure and negotiations of State involvement in awarding benefits related to these initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred
Equivalent Experience required: 5 years relevant experience, including supervisory experience
Knowledge required: Knowledge of business, economic development, planning and design, real estate finance,
supervision and coordination of large-scale projects, public development programs and management.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.
Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Name Jane Martinez - Talent Acquisition Specialist, Human Resources

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Address

Street 5 Grand Central East

(formally 655 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017)

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on Applying External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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