MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION


TITLE: ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR CAPITAL PLANNING & SPECIAL PROJECTS

GRADE: 21

JOB CODE: 0102

FLSA: MANAGEMENT


Job Summary


Directs, evaluates, implements and resolves complex community relation issues.  Provides research strategies and collaboration to both internal and external community on behalf of the Office of the Chancellor in matters dealing primarily but no exclusively with capitol planning and development.


Scope


This position works in the area of Capitol Planning.  Work contacts include the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, College Presidents, administrators, business, community, government leaders and the public.  Equipment used includes standard office equipment.


Supervision Received


This position supervises assigned staff and provides consultative advice to a variety of administrators throughout the district.


Supervision Exercised


None.


Representative Duties


Develops and implements operational and capital plans; plans, directs and leads a variety of internal and external committees, task forces and organizations relevant to District interests; performs speaking engagements to community on behalf of the Chancellor; performs fact-finding and troubleshooting activities in areas of special interest to the Chancellor and the District; acts as a liaison between the Chancellor and District staff; evaluates and recommends legislative strategies for state and federal initiatives; negotiates for District in complex and sensitive issues; organizes special events; represents the Chancellor to a variety of business, professional, community and governmental groups, including local, regional, national and international economic development efforts, the Chamber of Commerce, Joint Committee for Capitol Review (JCCR), and special interest groups; keeps abreast of governmental, community affairs relevant statutes and legislation that impact or are of interest to the District and provide strategies to the Chancellor;  may develop new programs to be turned over to operating units; prepares and/or reviews correspondence and speeches for the Chancellor; assists in preparation and monitoring of Chancellor's budget; supervises assigned staff; performs related duties as assigned.


Knowledge and Abilities


Knowledge of: federal/state legislation; strategic and capital planning; design and construction; basic principles of general business, general accounting, and business law; business ethics; partnership strategies; educational, cultural, political, governmental and public relation issues relevant to accomplish the district's mission; District structure and processes; local, regional, national and international community, business and government organizations.


Ability to: represent the District and the Chancellor and influence a wide range of internal and external constituencies; lead events and activities within the District and the community; analyze and resolve operating and public relations issues and develop appropriate strategies/recommendations; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and establish working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.


Training and Experience


Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.  An example of this would be a college degree in Public Administration or related field and/or extensive professional experience in public administration or related field in an educational environment involving significant contact with the public and negotiations.


Special Conditions of Employment


Must be able to attend events on evenings and weekends. Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.


Working Conditions



This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned.  It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.