Community Program Director
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University of Maryland, Baltimore Community Program Director Baltimore, Maryland Apply Now

The Embrace Initiative at the University of Maryland, Baltimore has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, caring, and team-oriented Community Program Director. The selected candidate will apply specialized and theoretical knowledge, principles, and concepts to resolve issues and significant matters. The Community Program Director will manage recruitment, engagement, performance, and development of employees. Develops, implements, and manages goals and objectives. Participates in strategic planning. Determines and enforces processes, practices, and/or policies. Manages operations, workflow, projects, and/or systems that have strategic impact. The candidate will create solutions to ensure legal and policy compliance. This position will report to the Executive Director. The mission of The Embrace Initiative is to collaborate with the community to create a world that is safe, just, and equitable. We accomplish our mission through partnerships between grassroots, non-profits, city agencies, and institutes of higher education by engaging in accessing resources, removing barriers, making connections, and transforming systems.

Benefits Information: UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Primary Duties:

Uses subject matter expertise to plan and coordinate the content and delivery of a program involving community-based services or social services.

Provides strategic direction for the community-based services or social services program, to include establishing goals, target groups, and desired outcomes.

Prepares, coordinates, and maintains program content and delivery methods for the daily operations and events within that specific organizational program.

Establishes service guidelines for individuals, groups, families, clients, participants, or communities.

Reviews and approves protocols from research staff. Examines and evaluates program effectiveness and makes changes as necessary.

May interact with students, faculty, volunteers, professionals, research and/or clerical staff to coordinate program engagement and/or participant care.

Coordinates the use of databases used to analyze criteria and deliver data, as well as to monitor, evaluate, and revise program operating policies and procedures.

Organizes and/or participates in various committees and teams to consult with program heads and administrative officials on policy and program needs as well as various administrative issues.

Coordinates the regular publication of summary reports and serves as an information resource to coworkers, the university, and external figures.

Develops funding sources for the program, through grant seeking, major fundraising events and/or donations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree. Degree in social sciences, such as social work or psychology preferred. Master's degree may be required based on associated licensure.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience involving program planning and coordination experience, preferably in a community or university setting.

Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of work coordination, training, or supervision.

Certification/Licensure: Licensure may be required based on the nature of the program, such as Licensed Master Social Work - (LMSW) or Licensed Certified Social Worker Clinical (LCSW-C) in the State of Maryland.

Other: No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement. In cases where a Master's degree is required it will not substitute for equivalent required years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of position requirements. Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to support a mission and strategic vision. Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships. Skill in consultation and change management. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range: $104,000 - $114,000, commensurate with education and experience. UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.

For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at ...@umaryland.edu. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact ...@umaryland.edu. The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.

Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff *Organization: Office of the VP for OAA/Dean *Title: Community Program Director Location: null Requisition ID: 240001C8

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