Program Director, Immigration & Citizenship (1783)
Job Description
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POSITION OVERVIEW |
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The Program Director of Immigration and Citizenship is responsible for overseeing the organization's provision of holistic immigration legal services. This individual provides leadership and direction across all facets of the program including legal services, social services, legal workshops, advocacy, program management, and partnership building. This position ensures that the fiscal and programmatic integrity of the program is maintained and that timely and accurate reports are provided to funders and BakerRipley Management. This role places strong value on the mentorship and development of team members, drives a positive staff culture, and seeks to problem solve as a strong collaborator with other leaders and team members in both program and support areas.
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JOB FUNCTIONS |
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Remote Work Eligible |
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Essential Functions |
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Develops and oversees the implementation of Immigration & Citizenship program goals and strategies in collaboration with the Sr. Director and Executive Team. |
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Mentors and supervises program attorneys, social workers, Department of Justice accredited representatives, and support team. |
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Collaborates with other Agency leaders to ensure goal alignment with the Agency mission and strategic direction. |
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Serves as the Agency’s legal expert on immigration issues at the local, state, and federal levels. Provides executive summaries to the Agency’s CEO & President on current immigration topics. |
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Tracks, manages, and communicates financial and operational performance, ensuring targets for outputs, outcomes, and accountability are met on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. |
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Builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders, including local nonprofit organizations, community partners, and teams to foster collaboration and program integration. |
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Develops strong working relationships with funders and attends funder meetings, as needed. |
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Partners with fundraising, program design, accounting, and grant teams, as needed, to secure funding, manage contracts, and align program opportunities with the program and division’s strategic plans. |
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Ensures that staff are meeting performance objectives for grant requirements and the Agency. |
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Recruits and hires program staff in collaboration with the Manager of Immigration & Citizenship. |
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Manages a small caseload of immigration cases. |
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Oversees the legal and logistical aspects of large pro se events and smaller, in-house workshops. |
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Delivers presentations on immigration law in a variety of settings, ranging from classrooms to large agency events. |
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Serves as the Authorized Official for the program’s Department of Justice (DOJ) R&A status and monitors the standing of accredited representatives and attorneys. |
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Ensures that the legal services office operates in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations. |
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Required for All Jobs |
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Performs other duties as assigned |
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Complies with all policies and standards |
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PREFERRED/ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
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Education |
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Education Level |
Education Details |
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Law degree from an accredited law school |
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Work Experience |
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Experience |
Experience Details |
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5+ years |
Of nonprofit legal services or immigration law practice |
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Experience working with diverse populations |
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Prior experience in the relevant client community or in a similar community |
Preferred |
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
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KSAs |
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Strong background in nonprofit/pro bono immigration services, specifically the administration of legal and/or social services. |
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Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. |
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Strong management and leadership skills. |
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Ability to create, manage, and forecast budgets. |
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Ability to manage multiple budgets and multiple funding sources. |
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Ability to speak on immigration law issues. |
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Ability to conduct legal research. |
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Ability to use case management software. |
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Ability to critically think, analyze information, identify trends, and develop strategic courses of action. |
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Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as a team player. |
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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: • Bilingual (Spanish/English) proficiency preferred, not required.
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Licenses and Certifications |
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Licenses/Certifications |
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Time Frame |
Required/ |
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License to practice law in the United States |
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Required |
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS |
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Physical Demands |
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A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. |
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Walking |
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Sitting |
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Lifting |
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Carrying |
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Pushing |
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Pulling |
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Climbing |
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Balancing |
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Stooping |
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Kneeling |
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Crouching |
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Crawling |
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Reaching |
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Handling |
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Grasping |
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Feeling |
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Talking |
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Hearing |
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Repetitive Motions |
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Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination |
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BakerRipley is an equal opportunity employer/program. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for persons with disabilities. |