Resource Development Coordinator - Higher Ed. jobs in Modesto, CA

About the Opportunity

Typical Tasks

• Review and monitor the effectiveness of Commission activity and to ensure compliance in relation to local, State and Federal laws, regulations and grant requirements;
• Lead, develop, operate and administer a comprehensive program monitoring system for funded programs, including site visits to funded partners;
• Lead, develop, operate, administer and improve a comprehensive program evaluation and outcomes system for funded programs and the Commission, including the Annual Program Evaluation;
• Develop improved outcomes that move from output and production models to program best practices;
• Prepare, negotiate and finalize contracts, including scope of work and appropriate exhibits, budgets and evaluation scorecards;
• Provide technical assistance to contractors, including program best practices and performance analysis;
• Provide leadership on the development of information/data systems for Commission partnerships;
• In direct consultation with the Executive Director, develop and implement an annual and multi-year training, and capacity building program for partner organizations and other community stakeholders;
• Perform complex analytical tasks such as: analyzing trends, costs, forecasted expenditures; financial and other performance results; and other variance analysis;
• Lead research projects and perform/analyze surveys of key stakeholders;
• Assist in processing invoices from partner organizations;
• Assist in grant applications, monitoring and reporting;
• Support and actively participate in the department budgeting process;
• Represent the Commission at meetings, community events and activities as directed;
• Prepare and present concise, thorough, high-quality oral and written reports;
• Plan and produce an Annual Report to the community, including the comprehensive collection of data and preparation of narrative;
• Assist with the evaluation of funding requests; 
• Develop outreach, marketing capaigns, and promote program services ;
• Post, update, manage, monitor, and maintain content on the organization’s website and social media platforms creating engaging and meaningful content; 
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

• Knowledge and application of statistical methods and information processing to management analysis;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and survey tools;
• English language- knowledge of the structure of content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar;
• Technical writing and public speaking;
• Understanding of basic accounting principles;
• Program monitoring and evaluation principles, theories, concepts and practices;
• Principles and practices of group dynamics and training methods;
• Reporting requirements for all Commission funding sources, including Proposition 10;
• Brown Act compliance, rules, regulations and practices; and
• General Services Agency procurement, contracting and insurance practices and requirements.

• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to collect and analyze data/statistics, financial and budget information;
• Ability to facilitate problem solving in a wide-range of issues;
• Strong process improvement skills;
• Maintain a high level and current understanding of industry and best practice standards for program analysis, including outcomes reporting;
• Strong attention to details;
• Strong listening skills;
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to effectively write reports;
• Ability to effectively discuss sensitive and difficult issues with partner organizations;
• Ability to effectively facilitate group meetings and to make group presentations;
• Conduct research, organize information, create findings and make application to local programs and operations;
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules and regulations as they relate to programs and the Commission;
• Ability to work with partner organizations in order for them, to as fully as possible, expend available funds on contracted services and programs;
•  Ability to work with diverse populations from various groups in order to understand community needs and to gain consensus;
• Participate in strategic planning; 
• Marketing- graphics or photo imaging, presentation software, video conferencing, creation and editing; and
• Facilitate training and other group interactions.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or Public Relations, or closely related field; AND
• One (1) year of administrative, managerial, or supervisory experience performing work as described in typical tasks; AND
• One (1) year of experience in a lead role conducting purchasing activities and managing contracts; OR
• One (1) year of administrative, managerial, or supervisory experience performing work as described in typical tasks; AND
• One (1) year of professional experience in public relations, graphic design, marketing, advertising, professional multimedia communications or related experience.

Application and Selection Procedures

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. 
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. 
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. 
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification.  Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months.