ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
DIVISION/DEPT.: RESEARCH & NEGOTIATIONS DEPT.
STARTING SALARY: $71,710
FULL-TIME (x)

There is a position available as an Assistant Director in the Department of Research and Negotiations under the Supervision of the Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Develops agendas and performs research work to support union position in labor-management meetings and/or policy meetings with Nonprofit/private sector employers, government representatives and any other related organizations.
– Develops collective bargaining proposals with local leadership and rank and file committees and prepares them for presentation to management.
– Performs technical economic analysis in support of collective bargaining. Collaborates with collective bargaining committees on working conditions and costing economic demands.
– Collects and organizes information from various sources; analyzes and produces material for use in the department for collective bargaining and special research projects, including salary comparison and personnel trends.
– Acts as chief spokesperson during negotiations.
– Drafts Memoranda of Agreement and summaries to be used in contract ratification.
– Drafts contract language; proofs contracts and readies final contract for signature.
– Analyzes city, state, and federal legislation and budgets and evaluates their impact on the Union.
– Performs general and statistical analysis of policy issues on a regular basis, including but not limited to tax policy, employment and unemployment, health and social services, economic development, financial and investment trends, pensions, and health care costs.
– Assists local Union leadership and Council Staff on contract enforcement, including attending labor management meetings and personnel issues.
– Attends local membership meetings and makes presentations on collective bargaining issues and outcomes.
– Responsible for all aspects of collective bargaining for assigned units.
– Provides technical assistance to department staff and develops applications for analysis.
– Provides technical assistance to other DC37 departments as needed.
– Performs other related duties

QUALIFICATIONS
– B.A. Degree; strong analytical and quantitative background required.
– Proven strong financial and data analysis skills.
– Experience in public policy and/or labor relations.
– Experience with private/nonprofit employers preferred.
– Strong writing, speaking and research abilities.
– Quantitative skills and ability to independently gather and analyze information from various sources.
– Advanced level computer skills and experience using PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access or other comparable database and spreadsheet software.

Resumes should be submitted to Amy Kadlub at akadlub@dc37.net by the close of business Friday, March 18, 2022.

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