Economic Development Coordinator

University of Nevada, RenoThe University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.Job Title: Strategic Planning & Economic Development Program CoordinatorLocation: University Center for Economic Development (UCED) in the College of BusinessThis is a one year temporary appointment. The College of Business, University Center for Economic Development Strategic Planning and Economic Development Coordinator will assist Center faculty in the preparation of strategic community, organizational, and economic development plans for assigned Regional Development Authorities (RDA's) and for other public sector, private sector, and non-profit organizations as assigned including local and regional government agencies. Duties will include reporting, program development, program facilitation, contract proposals, and budget development and reconciliation.Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and two years of related work experience; OR a Master's Degree and one year of related work experience.Related Experience:Economics, planning, public administration, business administration, public policy or related fieldProfessional experience in developing, writing, implementing and administering strategic plans.Preferred Qualifications:Economics, planning, public administration, public policy or related fieldProfessional experience in developing writing, implementing and administering strategic plansSchedule or Travel Requirements: Travel within the State of Nevada in order to facilitate strategic planning workshops and other related work is required as necessary and as required by ongoing work between the Center and contracted public-sector, private-sector, and non-profit agencies, firms, and organizations.Exempt: Yes, Full-Time Equivalent 100.0%Required Attachment(s): Posting Close Date Note to ApplicantA background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles and colors), color, or religion (protected classes).