Economic Development Specialist
Job Description
The specialist will develop and conduct applied research and technical assistance projects and provide leadership for the unit on collaborative design and implementation of large projects. This position reports to the director of the Economic Development Office.
This position will need to travel extensively, primarily within the state of Virginia.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in planning, public administration, business, economics or a related field.
Experience with management of applied research or technical assistance projects in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.
Experience with research and practice in multiple areas of technology based economic and community economic development.
Exemplary communication and analytical skills.
Demonstrated capacity as a highly organized, creative, entrepreneurial self-starter, capable of contributing to a team.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with grant writing for federal funding agencies.
Demonstrated ability to participate in collaborative teams across organizations.
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
up to a budget maximum of $47,000
Review Date
February 1, 2021
Additional Information
The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check
About Virginia Tech
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