Deputy Director, Center Resilience and Economic Impact

Job Description

Center for Resilience and Economic Impact

Salary

The Deputy Director serves as the operational and strategic partner to the Inaugural Director of the Center for Resilience and Economic Impact, providing leadership for the Center’s community engagement initiatives, applied research partnerships, grant administration, and regional economic development efforts. The Deputy Director works collaboratively with community organizations, government agencies, industry partners, faculty, students, and external stakeholders to advance initiatives that strengthen the economic resilience and long-term vitality of Maine’s coastal and rural communities.

The position provides operational leadership for the Center’s programs, manages complex grants and collaborative projects, develops strategic partnerships, supports applied research initiatives, and serves as the Inaugural Director’s designee when appropriate. The Deputy Director plays a central role in translating innovative ideas into practical community solutions while helping position the Center as a statewide leader in resilience, economic development, and community collaboration.

To be successful in this position, an individual should be able to perform the essential duties and bring the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that support the role. This list of duties is intended to be representative rather than exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Partner with the Inaugural Director to establish strategic priorities and implement the Center’s mission and long term goals.
• Provide operational leadership for Center initiatives and serve as acting leader in the Inaugural Director’s absence.
• Coordinate implementation of multi-year strategic initiatives and community based projects and events.
• Develop operational policies, procedures, and assessment strategies to support Center objectives.
• Supervise assigned professional staff, project personnel, and student employees.

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with municipalities, nonprofit organizations, industry leaders, state and federal agencies, tribal partners, and community organizations.
• Represent the Center at public meetings, conferences, and community events.
• Identify opportunities for new partnerships that advance economic resilience and regional development.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and collaborative planning efforts throughout coastal Maine.

• Coordinate complex grant-funded initiatives involving multiple institutional and community partners.
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, and external service providers to ensure project objectives, contractual obligations, timelines, and deliverables are achieved.
• Assist with proposal development, grant reporting, compliance requirements, and budget administration.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and program outcomes.
• Support financial planning, reporting, and stewardship of Center resources.

• Support faculty and community based applied research initiatives that address regional economic and environmental challenges.
• Coordinate projects that translate research into practical applications benefit ting Maine communities.
• Assist with development of pilot programs, workforce initiatives, entrepreneurship activities, and economic development strategies.
• Evaluate program outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Develop presentations, reports, brief materials, and communications that highlight Center initiatives and impact.
• Prepare technical and plain-language reports, briefing materials, and policy communications that effectively translate research findings, project outcomes, and complex technical information for regulators, policymakers, funding agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with College Communications and Advancement to promote Center activities.
• Represent the…