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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Director of The John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government - Boca Raton, FL.

The School of Public Administration in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters is searching for a Director of The John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government at FAU.   Established in 1981, the mission of The John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government’s Executive Office in Tallahassee and its affiliate offices is to provide high-quality training and technical assistance services to state and local governments throughout the state.  The Institute’s service area includes Monroe, Broward, Miami Dade, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties.   The Institute has provided approximately 500 training programs and technical assistance projects to over 8,000 public sector employees on an annual basis for 40 years. Further information about the School can be found at: https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/public-administration/

The Director assumes overall responsibility for the management, direction, and fiscal accountability of the IOG program at FAU. 

Summary of Responsibilities:

Developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with state and local government organizations, IOG constituents, University staff and faculty.

Provide training programs and conference services for various professional associations.

Administering a wide variety of on-site and open enrollment training and technical assistance programs for state and local governments. Supervises other Institute support staff.

Fiscal management of the Institute’s training and technical assistance programs.

Coordinating the four levels of the 142-hour code enforcement certification training and exam administration for the Florida Association of Code Enforcement. The IOG offers ten to twelve weeks of certification and recertification training on an annual basis throughout the south Florida region.

Administering the IOG grant award which establishes the Institute’s annual work plan and submitting to the Executive office the mid-year and final training report.

Identifying funding opportunities and generating sufficient revenue to support staff salaries and related office expenses. Other than the annual grant from the Executive Office, the Institute receives no direct funding from FAU. The IOG sustains itself through revenue derived from training and technical assistance programs.

Cultivating long term relationships with state and local governments stakeholders to assess current professional development needs and develop programs to meet emerging workforce needs.

The College of Arts and Letters at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

Sick Leave Pool Program

Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in Public Administration or related degree and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Administration or related degree and eight years of appropriate experience required.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Master's degree (preferred) in Public Administration, Public Affairs or Political Science from an accredited institution and six years of relevant leadership and management experience or a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Public Affairs, or Political Science from an accredited institution and eight years of relevant leadership and management experience.

Candidate should possess strong organizational skills related to project planning, development and administration.

The candidate must have the ability to travel the IOG service area to meet the needs of the IOG’s local and state governments.

We are looking for a leader who is a self-starter with a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial approach to the job.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience.

College or Department:

A&L: School of Public Administration

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Some nights and evenings as needed.

Application Deadline:

2025-01-10

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume (Include name and contact information for 2-3 references on resume or include a separate attachment with information).
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.