Career Opportunities

Director of Community Development and Strategic Partnerships

Director of Community Development and Strategic Partnerships oversees a wide range of strategic programs, projects, and initiatives that are critical to the short- and long-term development of University City.

This role is guided by the most recent Vision Plan, working in consideration of the four identified themes, with emphasis on Culture and Character.

Director will lead in the areas of activation and community engagement around the assets and amenities of University City. Activities will include but will not be limited to UCP signature events, holiday and seasonal events, and support of marketing and promotional strategies of organization and community both in-person and online.

This position interfaces with constituents in the private, nonprofit, education, corporate, and government sectors, proactively exploring opportunities within the municipal service district.

Director leads all efforts with professionalism and a genuine passion for the work and advances the mission of UCP by working with the city, county, and state governments, as well as developers, institutions, business, property owners, residents, and special interest groups.

This position reports to the President and CEO.

If you are interested in this position, email the following information in PDF format to info@universitycitypartners.org using Economic Development and Planning Director/Community Development and Strategic Partners Director in the subject title of your email:

  1. Cover letter of no more than 500 words outlining why you would be a great fit for this role
  2. Resume
  3. Three professional references with their contact information
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Economic Development and Planning Director

The Economic Development and Planning Director develops and executes all planning and development initiatives for UCP. The Director is an integral part of all land use and transportation decisions, guides and influences private and public investments, and advocates for neighborhood, business, and destination amenities.

This team member also leads acquiring, analyzing, and assembling compelling data points related to development, demographics, and other topics pertinent to projects and representing UCP as the market expert. Representation of data and analysis may be through reports, maps, tables, etc.

The Director leads implementation efforts with professionalism and genuine passion for the work and advances the mission of UCP by working with the city, county, and state governments, as well as developers, institutions, business, property owners, residents, and special interest groups.

This position reports to the President and CEO.

If you are interested in this position, email the following information in PDF format to info@universitycitypartners.org using Economic Development and Planning Director/Community Development and Strategic Partners Director in the subject title of your email:

  1. Cover letter of no more than 500 words outlining why you would be a great fit for this role
  2. Resume
  3. Three professional references with their contact information
More Information