Assistant Director of Economic Development

Assistant Director of Economic Development performs complex professional work assisting the Director with the coordination of business development and retention efforts of the City, including managing business retention efforts, and marketing and communication for the Office. Works with substantial discretion and within broad parameters. Reports to the Director of Economic Development.

To learn more about the City's Office of Economic Development and its current initiatives, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-Development

The preferred hiring amount for this position is
between $98,684.72 - $
annually. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This full-time, exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package, health insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. This position is also eligible for the following retirement benefits:

• Vacation Leave
  : 3.09 hours accrued bi-weekly (increases with YOS).
• Up to 40 hours of discretionary administrative leave per calendar year
• Sick Leave
  : 4.62 hours accrued bi-weekly, approx. 120 hours per year with no limit on accumulation.
• 13 Paid Observed City Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday which must be taken during the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)
• Choice of retirement plan
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    :
    Provides a monthly benefit upon retirement, calculated using a defined formula based on earnings history, years of service, and age. The plan includes a 5-year vesting period and requires an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
  • Defined Contribution 401a Plan
    :
    Employer makes fixed contributions to an individual account, which are invested, and returns are credited to the account. The account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. Vesting occurs at 33% after one year, 67% after two years, and 100% after three years of service. No salary contribution is required.
• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Eligibility to purchase prior service credit under the Defined Benefit Plan.

The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, a Portability Agreement is available for eligible employees. For additional details, please refer to the “Benefits” tab within this posting or visit the City's Employee Benefits webpage.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Assists the Director in the overall management of the office, including supervising and monitoring staff; coaching, training, and having substantial input on hiring, discipline, work objectives/goals, performance evaluations, and work assignments.
• Assists the Director with budget preparation, reporting, and procurement.
• Manages, develops, and implements a successful business retention strategy, focused on assisting the growth of existing and new businesses; including a robust annual business visitation program, additional outreach efforts, and related programs.
• Represents the City and the Economic Development Office in the community and serves on various boards and commissions as assigned.
• Works with Director to lead targeted business attraction initiatives, in coordination with state and regional partners, to reach prospective companies through qualified business development leads.
• Supports the department's strategic…