What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Program Director position at University of Maryland School of Medicine?
Community Program Director-(J)
The Embrace Initiative at 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. Provides strategic planning. Determines and enforces processes, practices, and / or policies. Manages strategic impact of operations, workflow, projects, and / or systems. 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 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 that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan / ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, 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).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
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.
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor's degree. Degree in social sciences, such as social work or psychology preferred. Master's degree preferred.
Experience : Five years of experience involving program planning and coordination experience, preferably in a community or university setting.
Supervisory Experience : Two years of work coordination, training, or supervision.
Other : Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and / or experience is required only directly related education and / or experience may be substituted.
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 : $, to $,, commensurate with education and experience.
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Reg or CII Exempt Staff-EGEmployee Class : Exempt RegularFull Time / Part Time : Full-Time
Shift
Day JobFinancial Disclosure : No
Organization
Office of the VP for OAA / Dean
Job Posting
Jan 17,
Unposting Date
Jan 31, , 11 : 59 : 00 PM
