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Position Information

Job TitleDirector of Strategic InitiativesDepartmentProvost Information and Engineering TechnologiesPosting Number03443PLocationMultiple LocationsFull or Part TimeFull TimePosition End Date (if temporary)Required TravelRelocation CoveredSalary Range$90,000 - $115,000 Position Summary Information

Basic Function

The Information and Engineering Technologies (IET) college-wide division is responsible for the growth, development, enhancement and management of NOVA’s academic programs focused on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Engineering Technology. In addition to academic programming, NOVA’s IET division also includes NOVA SySTEMic, NOVA’s K-12 STEM outreach program.
Under the direction of the IET Provost, the IET Director of Strategic Initiatives will lead and support initiatives within the IET division by (1) overseeing and managing existing grant awards; (2) establishing and managing on-going relationships with various parties, including internal and external stakeholders related to IET program development; and (3) searching out and applying for funding to support new and on-going initiatives within IET. This position is funded with non-continuous or non-recurring funding and is subject to continuation based on fiscal year funds and the needs of the college.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Provost, this position will create, maintain and nurture community, academic, government and industry partnerships that further IET program development and align with NOVA’s strategic plan to position NOVA as the leading IT community college in the nation.
This position will support the primary investigators of IET’s existing federal. state, local and private grants (NSF, NSA, WIOA, SCHEV, VCCS, etc.) in the management and coordination of activities; and oversee administration of grant reporting (progress and budget) and support IET leadership, faculty and staff in execution of project outcomes. Furthermore, this position will seek out and apply for new funding opportunities in collaboration with IET personnel and NOVA’s Sponsored Projects Office.
This position will engage with the NOVA Educational Foundation and other regional or sector-specific industry non-profit/charitable organizations to develop strategies and plans of action for giving and donor recruitment in IET program areas.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent applicable experience or training. Demonstrated experience in project management working with grants and/or with the management of philanthropic gifts. Experience working with a range of stakeholders, including hard-to-engage communities, local government, employer sectors, school districts, and academic institutions. Management /Supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree.Experience in grant management at a community college.
Significant experience in an academic environment in project management.
Significant experience in an academic environment managing grants and/or philanthropic gifts.
Significant experience working with external partners.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of policies governing grants and charitable donations.
• Skilled in project planning, time management, and priority setting.
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to hold productive in-person and virtual meetings.
• Good interpersonal skills, including listening, and the ability to work with a diverse group.
• Ability to create and maintain an environment of collegiality.
• Ability to supervise, manage, evaluate performance and develop college staff.
• Skilled at collaborative leadership.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Skilled at creating and maintaining external partnerships.

Operation of a State VehicleOccasional Posting Detail Information

Open Date09/12/2019Close Date09/26/2019Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to Applicants

This position is funded with non-continuous or non-recurring funding and is subject to continuation based on fiscal year funds and the needs of the college.

Background Check Statement

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background
investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of
education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS and NOVA such as
I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s
Statement of Economic Interest.

Additional InformationSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field or equivalent combination of training, experience and education?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * What is your Project Management experience?
   • 0-2 years
   • 3-5 years
   • 6 or more years
3. * Which of these stakeholders have you previously worked with? Academia, Industry, School districts, Local government, State/Federal government, Under-represented communities. If others, please specify.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application