Associate Director – Program Planning, Services, and Support
Job Description:
- Provide specialized and targeted support throughout Acacia as program demands change.
- Draft proposals in response to procurement opportunities from the government.
- Support the early implementation of new programs by translating established program designs into concrete, time-bound practicable steps.
- Design and oversee systems for day-to-day operations and scalable program management.
- Collaborate in the development of secure information-sharing systems and protocols.
- Lead and coordinate drafting of technical responses and narrative sections of proposals responsive to government solicitations.
- Provide short-term, flexible staffing support across programs and initiatives.
Requirements:
- 9+ years of relevant work experience in immigration legal services (including legal access or representation services).
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required
- Experience in immigration policy, government contracting or contract/grant administration, or comparable work and educational experience will also be considered
- Uncompromising commitment to immigrants’ rights, racial equity, and person-centered approaches
- Exceptional project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to support the implementation of new or unestablished programs by making informed, practical judgments about staffing, resources, and operational needs.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse experiences and backgrounds.
- Experience supervising and supporting staff of different experience levels.
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision- Some plans at $0 cost to the employee
- Employee Assistance Program
- 20 days per year of vacation time
- 12 days per year of sick time
- 5 personal days
- 4 organization-wide Wellness Days
- 11 observed holidays, including the last week of December
- First time home office set-up stipend
- Internet Stipend
- 401k with 5% employer contribution, no employee participation required.
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