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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