Assistant Director

The Tomball Economic Development Corporation is seeking an experienced, collaborative economic development professional to serve as Assistant Director. This senior leadership role helps advance business investment, job creation, workforce initiatives, and strategic economic development priorities in Tomball. The Assistant Director works closely with the Executive Director, supervises a multidisciplinary team, and plays a central role in delivering projects and programs that strengthen the local economy.

This position performs complex professional and managerial work involving significant discretion, confidentiality, financial and policy analysis, cross-functional coordination, and accountability for program and project outcomes. The Assistant Director manages assigned initiatives and staff while supporting the Executive Director in organizational leadership and operations.

FLSA: Exempt

PAY GRADE: T-180

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the TEDC Executive Director. Directly supervises assigned professional and administrative staff, providing leadership, work direction, performance management, professional development, and coordination of departmental priorities. May carry out delegated management responsibilities during the Executive Director's absence, consistent with TEDC policies and authority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

•Lead and coordinate business attraction, retention, and expansion activities, including prospect engagement, company visits, site selection assistance, and coordination with development partners.

•Evaluate economic development projects and incentive requests; conduct or coordinate financial and economic impact analyses; develop recommendations and present proposed projects to the Executive Director and TEDC Board.

•Coordinate negotiation, drafting, administration, monitoring, and closeout of performance agreements and other incentive-related documents in consultation with legal counsel and appropriate City personnel.

•Oversee and administer assigned business assistance, redevelopment, rental, infrastructure, and other incentive programs, including application review, eligibility, documentation, compliance, and reimbursement processes.

•Assist in developing and implementing the TEDC Strategic Work Plan, tracking initiatives, performance measures, deliverables, and progress toward Board priorities.

•Assist in preparation and administration of the annual budget, financial forecasts, funding requests, and financial reports; monitor assigned program and project expenditures.

•Develop, coordinate, and evaluate workforce development initiatives in partnership with employers, educational institutions, and workforce organizations.

•Supervise assigned personnel; establish priorities, delegate work, evaluate performance, mentor staff, and promote accountability and collaboration across functional areas.

•Provide strategic oversight and coordination of marketing, communications, research, publications, and economic development events in collaboration with assigned staff.

•Prepare and review Board agenda materials, reports, presentations, correspondence, and recommendations; present information to the TEDC Board, City Council, and other audiences as assigned.

•Build and maintain productive relationships with businesses, developers, public officials, community organizations, regional partners, and economic development allies.

•Maintain awareness of relevant economic trends, business conditions, state laws, public-sector requirements, and professional best practices; perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

•Knowledge of the principles and practices of economic development, business recruitment, redevelopment, workforce development, and public-private partnerships.

•Knowledge of economic development incentives, project evaluation, financial analysis, contract administration, budgeting, and performance monitoring.

•Knowledge of Texas economic development programs and applicable public-sector governance requirements, including Type B economic development corporations.

•Ability to supervise personnel, establish priorities, delegate responsibilities, evaluate performance, and provide professional leadership and development.

•Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects, deadlines, and priorities.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, recommendations, correspondence, and presentations for boards, elected officials, and community stakeholders.

•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with businesses, developers, consultants, public officials, community partners, and coworkers.

•Ability to exercise independent judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

•Ability to maintain accurate records, documentation, and project tracking systems.

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the use of data and technology for program and project management.

•Professional certification, such as Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), Master Economic Development Practitioner (MEDP), Professional Community and Economic Developer (PCED), or other recognized economic development credentials, is preferred.

SALARY:

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• Salary range - $110,947 - $166,400

*Starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience*