| Department: |
The Choice Program at UMBC provides mentoring and advocacy services to young people throughout the state of Maryland. We utilize an anti-racist, community-based, family-centered approach to promote high quality outcomes for young people and families. We engage in a collaborative process of service where young people set goals for themselves and are held accountable by supportive adults along the way. Our approach to youth development is grounded in applied critical race theory and culturally responsive, trauma-informed practices. We strive to become an anti-racist organization grounded in several core values: holistic development, belief in humans, and youth-centeredness.
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| Position Overview: |
The Assistant Director of Community and Career Support manages the successful meeting of service deliverables for a portfolio of up to four service coordinators. Service Coordinators provide direct services that reconnect youth to education, increased job skills, and job placements across Central Maryland, with a priority on new programming in Harford and Anne Arundel Counties.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $60,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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| Responsibilities: |
Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Intensive Advocacy, the Assistant Director of Community and Career Support manages the successful meeting of service deliverables for up to four Service Coordinators. Service Coordinators provide direct services that reconnect youth to education, increased job skills, and job placements across Central Maryland, with a priority on new programming in Harford and Anne Arundel Counties. The Assistant Director will support the development of individual staff, ensuring teams are providing high quality programming and meeting grant-funding requirements. This is a mid-level management staff position, where the Assistant Director is a part of the operational leadership team. Periodic driving and occasional direct service activities in the community to support youth and families will be required, as well some work on evenings and weekends.
Specific duties include:
- Supervising and supporting the work and development of up to four Service Coordinators (SCs)
- Collaborating with direct supervisor to ensure program goals are being met, including outputs and deliverables/outcomes for any applicable grant contracts and partner memorandums of understanding (MOUs)
- Maintaining data integrity at all times
- Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with funding mandates to meet the Choice Program's high standard of ethical financial stewardship
- Building, maintaining, and deepening relationships with external partners through regular, accurate reporting and meetings
- Supporting and facilitating onboarding of new staff and AmeriCorps members (ACMs)
- Serving as a member of the operational leadership team
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
- Requires a Bachelor’s Degree, two years of direct practice with youth in need of supportive services, six months of supervisory experience, one year experience working in and/or developing partnerships
Note: A Master's degree or 15 graduate level credits in an accredited graduate program may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
- A valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle is required.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
Preferred qualifications include experience working or volunteering for an organization, institution or company with a commitment to anti-racist practices, equity and inclusion, familiarity with Maryland’s youth legal system, familiarity with implementing restorative practices, using evidence-based practices for effective engagement with youth and families, such as motivational interviewing, experience managing both individuals and teams, experience working in and/or developing partnerships Harford and/or Anne Arundel Counties, fluency in Spanish, two years of supervisory experience, and one or more years of service/employment in an AmeriCorps organization
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| Background Screening Statement: |
A background check will be required.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.
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| Closing Date: |
This position will be open until filled. |
| Benefits: |
UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):
Generous Leave which includes accruing:
- 22 Days of Annual Leave
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Contingent II positions may include some benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
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| Salary: |
Salary: $60,000 - $67,200 depending on qualifications and experience.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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| Hours: |
Full-time |
| Type: |
Grant Funded |
| Additional Information: |
This position is Grant Funded, wherein employment is contingent upon award renewal. |
| FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: |
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: |
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
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Accommodation:
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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| Work Authorization |
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |