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About the position
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social policy, public policy or a closely related field required.
- Three years related experience. Budget experience preferred.
Benefits
- Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.
