Director - Talent Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati - Cincinnati Regional Chamber : Job Details

The Cincinnati Regional Chamber is the premier business and civic organization dedicated to growing the vibrancy and economic prosperity of the Cincinnati region. To achieve its vision that Cincinnati is a growing, thriving region where everyone belongs, the Chamber seeks to grow our economy, grow our population, and grow our cultural vibrancy -- with the foundation of a strong business community -- to foster a welcoming environment for all. The Chamber's membership offerings, signature leadership programs, government and regional advocacy efforts, community events such as BLINK and Oktoberfest as well as key partnerships with organizations like Cincinnati Experience, Cincinnati Compass, Cincinnati Minority Business Accelerator, and the Workforce Innovation Center lead the way in making that vision a reality. For more information, visit cincinnatichamber.com.About The Talent Collaborative Of Greater CincinnatiThe Talent Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati serves individual employees and job seekers, talent and workforce partner organizations, industry sector partnerships, and employers toward a vision where the Cincinnati region excels at creating opportunities for people to advance their lives through obtaining, maintaining, and advancing in jobs and careers that enable their individual and family success while also fostering the success of employers with high-quality employment practices to the benefit of their business and the economic growth of the entire region. We convene our regional partners quarterly and host an annual workforce summit to advance the professionalism, connectedness and impact of our organizations to share data, spotlight innovative programs, provide progress updates on current/upcoming projects, and create a community of practice and laboratory for partners.This is a full-time, grant funded position at the Talent Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati (TCGC) housed within the Cincinnati Regional Chamber, the TCGC fiscal agent. The Director works with the Steering Committee to ensure strategic goals and objectives are accomplished. The position oversees general and day-to-day operation of the TCGC, reports to the Chair of the Steering Committee and to Audrey Treasure, VP and Executive Director of the Workforce Innovation Center at the Cincinnati Chamber and is accountable to the members of the TCGC.Lead organizations serving on the Steering Committee are Bawac, Brighton Center, Cincinnati State Technical College, Cincinnati Regional Chamber, Gateway Community & Technical College, Hamilton County Office of Reentry, The Health Collaborative, Northern Kentucky Area Development District, Southwest Indiana Workforce Board, Talbert House, Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio and Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio.This role is funded for three years with compensation starting at $70,000. Anticipated funding support in subsequent years for ongoing sustainability.Responsibilities

• Manage projects and workflow including preparation of project plans, regular progress reports, and collection, review and presentation of key metrics that monitor progress towards strategic objectives and priorities.
• Collaborative engagement with various segments of the workforce development arena, including employers, industry sectors, K-12 and higher education, labor and other business organizations. Support alignment and cohesion amongst the various groups focused on advancing the workforce in the Greater Cincinnati Region.
• Manage communication flow with current and potential TCGC members through regular digital communication, updates, and meetings. Influence key decision-makers through targeted communication, presentations, briefs, and outreach, including guiding the work of consultants and partners to carry out this work.
• Fundraising and grant writing in partnership with TCGC Steering Committee members for ongoing sustainability of the Talent Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati.
• Grant administration and fiscal tracking to enable the TCGC to maximize funding impact on the Collaborative's goals and priorities.
• Key point person to the National Fund for Workforce Solutions as TCGC is the regional Network Partner of the National Fund. Participating in site director calls, specific work group opportunities, and other related activities/priorities as they arise.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.COMPETENCIES

• Facilitation. You are an active listener, you ask relevant follow-up questions that further group learning, you can navigate tension and unpredictability, and you are adept at creating spaces for diverse perspectives to be heard. You bring closure by summarizing key insights and show excellent follow-through in moving group decisions forward.
• Learning orientation. We don't expect you to know everything, but we do expect you to be an eager and perceptive learner with a growth mindset, reading widely in your field, reaching out to those with more experience, using multiple types of data to assess progress, and sharing what you learn with the rest of your team. You are prepared to challenge your own assumptions and learn from your own mistakes as you think and act strategically. You are resilient and persistent in achieving meaningful outcomes.
• Communication. You can speak and write clearly, succinctly, and persuasively. You have strong skills in listening to others with empathy.
• Composure and judgement. You are practiced at staying calm and focused in the presence of tension. You can juggle fast-paced work and competing priorities while achieving meaningful results. You make fact-based decisions after listening to diverse perspectives.
• Interpersonal ability. You value relationships and are able to build trust and goodwill with individuals across political, religious, cultural, economic, racial, and other differences. You are open to feedback and committed to ongoing self-improvement. You are humble and lead by example. You can take risks and recommend big bets when they are justified.
• Organization and planning. You are a self-starter who stays on top of your work, can handle many moving parts with ease, and manage your time efficiently and productively. You are skilled in project management and able to meet deadlines.

The Director needs to be comfortable working alongside people with whom they have disagreements; able to be transparent about their own thoughts and views while being open to other perceptions and approaches; and invested in building bridges and finding common ground.Supervisor ResponsibilitiesThe Director does not have direct reports but inspires through influence and consultative partnership.Qualifications And ExperienceThe ideal candidate for Director will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of workforce development systems, financing, and the ability to be a thought leader in developing innovative workforce development models and policies that lead to structural change
• Familiarity with grants management, evaluation, and performance management
• Project management skills and experience with complex, multi-component programs, organizations, or initiatives
• Seven to ten years of relevant work experience with a proven track record of management success
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in related field (e.g. MBA, MPP, Public Administration, or Social Work,) from an accredited university preferred
• Experience with fundraising and stewardship, including grant writing and proposal development, and experience with public policy advocacy and communications

WORK ENVIRONMENTThis position is located in a climate-controlled downtown office site and requires a minimal amount of external activity. The job will require talking, listening, researching, and sitting for long periods working at a computer screen. This position does not require travel. Requirements include some evenings and weekends, flexible work week available to accommodate these instances.OUR CULTUREWe commit to achieving tangible results in a supportive team environment built on respect, energy, curiosity, continuous improvement, and positive attitudes and relationships.We value:Being informed. Making connections.Operating with integrity. Staying open-minded. Having fun.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENTWe are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Position offers a rewarding challenge in a professional environment, competitive salary & excellent benefit package. The Cincinnati Chamber does not provide sponsorship for work visas.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.#J-18808-Ljbffr