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Project Specialist Green Business and Social Entrepreneurship
Summary
Title:Project Specialist Green Business and Social Entrepreneurship
ID:568
Department:CAUSES
Location:UDC- Main Campus Van Ness Campus – NW
Description
Administrative Staff (Non-union) Listing
Listing:

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: full-time, regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058; Grade 8; Steps 1-4

Salary Range: $48,993- $54,626

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties

  1. Works closely with the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development and the AD of Land-grant Programs to identify research and community education priorities in green business and social entrepreneurship to meet the needs of DC residents, agencies, and the private sector. 
  2. Teaches one course per semester in the Environmental Sciences and Urban Sustainability program of CAUSES or the equivalent in community education programs (extension services) 
  3. Identifies priorities in green technology related research and community outreach and in environmental science education that foster regional, national and international recognition.
  4. Establishes a team approach to work that positions green business and social entrepreneurship initiatives as an integral part of the Center for Sustainable Development, Land-grant Programs, and CAUSES.
  5. Designs, implements, and coordinates green business programs that are effective and outcomes-oriented and support the mission, reach and effectiveness of CAUSES and UDC. 
  6. Communicates program goals and desired outcomes as well as implementation procedures to the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development, the AD of Land-grant Programs, and CAUSES staff as needed.
  7. Works with faculty and staff advance business development initiatives across the five land-grant centers of CAUSES.
  8. Works with faculty and land-grant program staff to foster a collaborative environment conducive to excellence in research, outreach and teaching. 
  9. Coordinates the annual Plan-of-Work with the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development and the AD of Land-grant Programs as required by sponsoring agencies.
  10. Represent the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development and the AD of Land-grant Programs in appropriate internal and external meetings as needed and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external constituencies. 

Required Qualifications

  1. Master’s degree in natural or physical science or related discipline (green technology/business and/or social entrepreneurship).  Doctoral degree preferred.
  2. Minimum of four (4) years of related experience in an increasingly responsible academic and research positions.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits
Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.
 

 

 

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