Deputy Director / Senior Affairs UN

Position Summary

The Deputy Director of Senior Affairs reports to and is responsible for providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Senior Affairs Director which includes oversight and management of a wide range of DSA functions and services, including personally and through subordinate supervisors, directing administrative and operational services and programs of the Department;

personnel management; developing and oversight of annual budget planning, grants, and capital projects administration; handle special projects, and policy development and implementation.

This position may represent the Senior Affairs department for City and state proceedings and is responsible to coordinate assigned activities with other departments, outside agencies and other stake-holders and funders.

The position will stay informed on trends related to the well-being and future planning of the older adult population and assisting in planning for future growth and expansion of operations to meet the community’s needs.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks / duties performed by employees within this job classification.

Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing, Operations Management, Gerontology, Public Health preferred; and

Nine (9) years of managerial experience in public / private sector operation’s management preferred.

To include five (5) years of supervisory experience preferred.

Master's degree in any of the above fields preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Older Americans Act and the Area Agency on Aging
• Principles and practices of program development and administration
• Methods and techniques of research and analysis
• Principles and practices of policy development and implementation
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
• Principles and business letter writing and basic report preparation
• Training and development theories, needs assessment techniques and principles
• Modern office methods and equipment including computers
• Principles and procedures of employee management and development
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
• Principles and practices of performance measurement and assessment

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Plan, implement and direct administrative and operational activities
• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
• Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments
• Identify and respond to sensitive personnel and organizational issues, concerns and needs
• Participate in the development and administration of department goals, objectives and procedures.
• Facilitate group meetings and conduct training sessions
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Interpret, explain and enforce departmental policies, procedures and applicable ordinances, codes and regulations
• Coordinate division activities and programs with outside agencies and divisions
• Meet programmatic requirements and deadlines
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets
• Prepare administrative and financial reports
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions; project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
30+ days ago