SEDA-COG…Building strong economies & strong communities

Starting Salary Range: $90-$100K

Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance and paid vacation & sick leave.

Do you take a proactive approach to problem-solving? Are you an excellent communicator and have strong analytical skills? Do you enjoy leading people and advancing innovative ideas? Are you ready to make a real difference in developing and implementing effective business strategies in the evolving world of community and economic development? If so, you have found the ideal position as SEDA-COG’s Deputy Director.

Our vision is to be the most trusted and highly regarded community and economic development agency in the Commonwealth! To do that we must deliver enhanced value to our region with an entrepreneurial spirit. This position is critical to ensuring optimal agency performance by strengthening the productivity of each department’s business operations. The ideal candidate will have experience and extensive knowledge in creating efficiencies while simplifying and modifying any potential inefficiencies of day-to-day business operations, all in alignment with the organization’s vision, mission, goals, and cultural values.

The Deputy Director reports to and works as a strategic partner with the Executive Director. The Deputy Director is the “second in command” of the organization, stepping in when the Executive Director is unavailable or unable. The position involves overseeing and improving the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of several programs and is expected to help provide organizational leadership while supporting the SEDA-COG mission.

A priority role of this position is to support Program Directors, and Division Chiefs, enabling them to achieve their program goals and to maximize their potential impact. The work of this position also includes ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and evaluating staff performance, policy adherence, and facilitating conflict resolution. An additional primary function of this position is to identify and explore opportunities for team building, efficiency, and cross-training across program areas within SEDA-COG.

The Deputy Director of Operations helps promote, support, and execute the strategic visions, goals, and directions of SEDA-COG as well as keeping the Executive Director apprised of all program issues and accomplishments.

Primary responsibilities of the position:

• Works as a strategic partner with the Executive Director on organizational strategic planning & management.

• Oversee and work with Program Directors and Division Chiefs to ensure optimum service delivery, efficient operations, compliance, and provide general guidance.

• Facilitate interaction, coordination, collaboration, and team building between programs, teams, divisions, and administration.

• Assist in identifying potential funding sources and develop applications and work plans for proposed initiatives.

• Work with the Executive Team to help define new and innovative business strategies that align with SEDA-COG’s mission, vision, and culture.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Practical first-hand experience handling both internal & external engagements such as networking and/or legislative events, speaking engagements, and general external affairs.

• Exceptional managerial and diplomacy skills.

• Strong relationship-building skills.

• Knowledge of continual improvement and process improvement strategies and approaches.

• Experience in navigating the complexity of federal and state programs and activities.

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) including public speaking.

• Proven ability to implement and execute project ideas and concepts.

• Ability to simplify complex matters in a clear and concise approach.

• Strong organizational management skills, attention to detail.

• Continual learner demonstrating a vital interest in future trends of importance for the advancement of the organization.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in organizational and staff management, program development.

• Experience in implementing successful process evaluation and improvement plans.

• Experience in financial management

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in a related field

• Work experience in county or municipal governance

• A strong understanding of community and economic development.

To read the full job description, visit www.seda-cog.org/careers. Applicants are expected to supply a letter of application that elaborates on how their career has prepared them for this position along with a resume or curriculum vitae via mail or email to:

Amanda Owens, Human Resources Director | SEDA-Council of Governments | 201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837| aowens@seda-cog.org. This position will remain open until filled, and candidates will be evaluated as their application materials are received.

SEDA-Council of Governments is a public development organization based in Lewisburg, PA, serving 11 central Pennsylvania counties. www.seda-cog.org We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.