SUMMARY

The Senior Program Specialist is responsible for implementing tasks and deliverables associated with the Immigrant Integration team’s projects. Responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including UnidosUS Affiliates and external partners focusing on immigration legal services. The immigrant integration team is focused on building and sustaining capacity in immigration legal services and supporting pilot programs to eliminate barriers that hinder immigrants from reaching their full potential. The team works with UnidosUS Affiliates and partners to establish and grow immigration legal services programs and innovate programs and supports for immigrants. Responsibilities include serving as a resource for UnidosUS Affiliates by providing examples of effective practices and serving as a connector for peer-to-peer learning. Success in this collaborative role requires a well-organized advocate for community-based organizations working with immigrants, experience working with immigrant communities, and substantive knowledge of federal immigration policy.

SALARY: $59,053 - $66,621

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create and disseminate templates and content for communications with Affiliates, including information on trainings, practice advisories, and updates on immigration policy.

• Provide technical assistance to Affiliates and partners, including facilitating online trainings and peer-to-peer exchanges.

• Report on the outcomes from immigrant integration programs, gathering quarterly and/or final reports from Affiliates, as well as developing and maintaining a repository for the information. Assist with administrative aspects of project management.

• Maintain a broad knowledge and understanding of U.S. immigration policy, particularly related to DACA, TPS, other relief for undocumented immigrants, and naturalization, and be informed of changes in regulations or policies.

• Assist in analyzing policy changes and drafting comments or other written materials on changes in regulations or policy guidance.

• Participate in meetings and conferences relevant to immigration legal services.

• Represent UnidosUS in relevant conferences and meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Five to seven years of experience in immigrant integration programs preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the Latino community.

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite more specifically, Office 365.

Skills & Abilities

• Steadfast commitment to UnidosUS mission, vision and values (Excellence, Respeto, Accountability).

• Commitment to the U.S. Latino community and Latino nonprofit organizations.

• Experience with project management

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Commitment to excellence and high standards.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.

• Acute attention to detail.

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish-English) skills a plus.

• Experience working for a nonprofit organization a plus.

COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving-Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Project Management-Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

• Oral Communication-Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Written Communication-Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to

read and interpret written information.

• Adaptability-Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Accurately complete detailed forms and reports.

• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously

• Perform some repetitive motion activities

• Sit for long periods of time

• Frequently required to stand

• Frequently required to walk

• Frequently required to sit

• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

• Frequently/Continually required to talk or hear

• Occasionally required to lift/push light weights up to 25 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required for this job include [close vision, distance vision, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust or focus]

• Utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard

• The noise level in the work environment usually is quiet to moderately loud

COVID-19 Considerations

• All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID - 19.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.