Immigration Program Manager - The Resurrection Project

Who: The Resurrection Project

What: After 30 years and an initial seed capital of $30,000 from area parishes, The Resurrection Project (TRP) has grown to become a powerful and effective social enterprise that seamlessly blends community development, community organizing, and advocacy with human service delivery to create vibrant, healthier, and involved communities. Our efforts have resulted in leveraging over $537 million in community investment.

Supervising Senior Program Manager - Illinois Court Help

Who: Illinois Court Help

What: We share a vision of a community free from bias, systemic unfairness, and oppression, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The Supervising Senior Program Manager, Illinois Court Help is a supervisory, professional position responsible for the day-to-day operations of the brand-new Illinois Court Help program, including supervising a team of staff navigators. This program aims to assure fair and full access to our courts for the public, and to assist court staff and the judiciary in providing this information through a variety of modes - specifically, a telephone hotline, live computer chat and phone text, and asynchronous email exchange. Work is performed with considerable independence and with wide latitude for professional judgement under the general supervision of the Assistant Director, Access to Justice Division. (Please note: This position has funding for one year. Efforts will be made to secure funding and continue the program, but continuation of the program is not guaranteed.)

Overnight Program Manager - Heartland Alliance

Who: Heartland Alliance

What: The Program Manager YRS is based on-site at a residential facility for youth and will provide supervision to staff, direct service to participants, and help to manage and participate in facility and program operations, among other duties. Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives, within the framework outlined below.

This is an OVN position 12am-830am

Management Analyst - City of Mesa, Arizona

Who: City of Mesa, Arizona

What: The Management Analyst I class is part of the City’s multi-year  Management Analyst Program intended to attract promising professionals with a demonstrated interest  in local government management. This classification provides exposure to municipal finances and  valuable professional development. The Management Analyst I classification performs progressively  responsible work in the preparation and administration of the City’s annual operating budget, five-year  Capital Improvement Program budget, and multi-year revenue/expenditure projections, as well as performance management related analysis and support of departmental operations.  

Real Estate Administrator - Ware Realty Group

Who: Ware Realty Group

What: Real Estate Administrator needed for Ware Realty Group (WRG), a M/W/DBE, full service real estate brokerage firm.

This position is designed for an organized person, with a strong ability to multitask. Looking for a strategic and self motivated candidate with an entrepreneurial spirit and career-driven mindset. A can-do attitude is a must, along with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to daily/weekly project needs.

Program Officer - Steans Family Foundation

Who: Steans Family Foundation

What: The Steans Family Foundation (SFF) seeks a full-time Program Officer to work with community partners and leaders, public officials, residents, funders and other stakeholders to create, implement and document community-led strategic efforts and further SFF’s policy goals.

Specifically, the Program Officer has responsibility for working with the team to implement programmatic strategy focused on workforce development, violence prevention, and capacity building in North Lawndale.  This position is also responsible for investment strategies and public policy and/or systems change initiatives that drive social change in alignment with strategy.

About the Foundation

The Steans Family Foundation was launched in 1986 to significantly improve the life outcomes of children whose parents do not earn a living wage. The Foundation’s first philanthropic investment was to a class of sixth graders through the “I Have A Dream Program”. SFF provided holistic support to ensure students successfully matriculated to high school, enrolled in college and graduated, or successfully entered the world of work. In 1996, SFF began to focus on the revitalization of vulnerable communities and made a strategic decision to concentrate its grantmaking in North Lawndale, located on the west side of Chicago. In 2016, the SFF expanded its reach to North Chicago, an urban community located north of Chicago in Lake County.  The Steans Family Foundation recognizes that effective neighborhood revitalization efforts must come from and be sustained by community leaders and uses this guiding principle to build capacity in partnering with communities.

About North Lawndale

Bounded by Western, Cermak, Cicero and the Eisenhower Expressway, North Lawndale is in the 24th Aldermanic Ward on the city’s west side.  In addition to its rich cultural history, North Lawndale boasts significant physical assets and a vibrant array of human and institutional resources. At the same time, the neighborhood faces a familiar range of urban challenges, including high poverty, crime and unemployment rates. The combination of high-unmet need and local strength makes North Lawndale an ideal partner for the Steans Family Foundation.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with residents and CBO leaders and other stakeholders, develop policy recommendations a safe and peaceful community.
• Provide strategic guidance, hands-on support and technical assistance to community partners (grantees) resulting in action plans, clear implementation steps/responsibilities, and measureable outcomes.
• Identify and cultivate funding opportunities to advance systemic reforms in the areas of police and criminal justice reform and community development.
• Develop deep relationships, partnerships and alliances with municipal officials, community leaders, residents, foundations, consultants and other stakeholders to develop plans, support their implementation and inform policy that best supports community efforts.
• Provide support and direct technical assistance as needed to community partners in the areas of strategic planning, board development, financial management, fiscal management, human resources, program and operational development and other aspects of capacity building as needed.
• Assist in the coordination and development of scope of services and selection process for consultants to community partners and collective impact hubs and supervise their work.
• Regularly update SFF team on planning and implementation progress and align/broker connections where possible.
• Work with SFF team to develop and monitor reporting systems on the project/program status of each grantee for internal and external use.
• Track national and local trends, research and best practices that impact and inform SFF’s strategic direction as well advance the knowledge and practices of community partners.
• Prepare and monitor annual program plans and budgets and communicate status of work and outcomes achieved to trustees, community partners and other stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Solicit and review proposals and letters of inquiry, arrange and manage site visits, prepare proposals for board review, and present written and verbal recommendations to the trustees; monitor program evaluation procedures for initiatives; assist in the preparation of grant agreement and decline letters and work to communicate clearly with successful grantees as well as organizations that do not receive support from the Foundation.
• Work with community partners to facilitate communication and information sharing and support the development of affinity groups or other appropriate collaborative structures to guide the Foundation’s programmatic efforts where possible.
• Work in conjunction with the Executive Director to ensure the effective and efficient operations of the foundation, including the strategic refinement of the grant making process and limited aspects of financial management.
• Represent SFF as a thought leader and subject matter expert at convenings, strategic discussions, or other tables as requested.
• Represent SFF at community and local events on a regular basis.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Expert in violence prevention/intervention strategies that have yielded results in the context of a comprehensive/holistic program.
• Knowledge of other issue areas – including community development, workforce development, criminal justice – from both a programmatic and systems-level perspective, is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated flexible, multidisciplinary thinking required to address the broad social and economic forces that impact communities.
• Experience in public policy development, community organizing, or related field preferred.
• Passionate belief in the Steans Family Foundation mission to respectfully collaborate with vulnerable communities and improve the quality of life for its residents.
• Familiarity with Chicago area. Working knowledge of the economic, political, and social environments of Chicago, especially vulnerable neighborhoods, community based organizations, and community development efforts.
• Proven ability to achieve measurable, meaningful results.
• Creative ability to develop project and program ideas as needed and capitalize on emerging opportunities and leverage resources to support them.
• Project management and excellent written/oral communication skills for both formal and informal settings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, complex transactions at various stages and coordinate with multiple internal and external parties to meet approval and closing deadlines.
• Ability and predisposition to contribute to intellectual give and take.
• Ability to initiate, foster and leverage contacts and networks to achieve strong, positive outcomes.
• High level of personal and professional integrity.
• Superior attention to detail and excellent follow-through.

Education and Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree in public policy, business or public administration, law, criminal justice, urban planning, sociology, or similar field a plus.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in community development or related field.

Compensation

The SFF offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with generous benefits.

Application Process

Please send cover letter and resume via email with “Program Officer” in the subject line to: Marissa Filippo at mfilippo@fic-sff.com

Business Administrative Associate - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation

Who: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation

What: The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation (OVCI) seeks a highly motivated, detail-oriented Business Administrative Associate to support operations for the administrative Shared Services team. The Shared Services group supports the Vice Chancellor’s office as well as units and initiatives reporting to the Vice Chancellor: Technology Solutions, UIC Extended Campus, Technology Innovation Lab, Corporate Partnerships and Entrepreneurship. OVCI requires a qualified individual to provide transactional and administrative support for purchasing, asset management, travel and reimbursement, internal customer billing, vendor payments and financial reporting. Reporting to the Senior Director for Finance and Administration, the Business Administrative Associated will function as a generalist, helping the Shared Services group track and meet deadlines, streamline processes and communications and deliver a high level of service to internal constituencies

Duties:

• Assist in performing unit fiscal transactions such as p-card orders, annual purchase orders, office supplies and equipment purchases, journal vouchers. Manage monthly payments for campus internet service and outside consulting services. Assist with monthly reconciliation procedures, track campus printing payments and confirm Dragon dollar payments.
• Coordinate the asset management reporting process, including updating new acquisitions and processing disposal in accordance with OBFS polices and providing reports. Manage biennial physical inventory by guiding internal groups on process and ensuring deadlines are met in all VCI units.
• Act as a liaison between department and vendors/public. Respond to questions from internal customers and follow up with vendors. Proactively solve problems related to ensure smooth procurement and delivery of goods and services.
• Provide department support for travel reimbursement and travel card requests. Process transactions in TEM. Assist with setup and training for new employees.
• Manage department request queues related to administrative office and order requests. Accurately resolve request in a timely matter. Assist in tracking for pending requests to ensure high-level customer service.
• Manage Shared Services calendars, scheduling meetings and providing reminders as needed. Track deadlines related to University business processes including financial processing, fiscal year close, FCIAA reporting, timesheet reporting, performance evaluations, monthly/quarterly financial reconciliations and reporting, among other internal and external deadlines. Assist in scheduling meetings for Shared Services Directors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, management or a field related to the position Two years of professional level accounting, managerial and/or business experience, one year of which was at an administrative level
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working at a higher education institution. Can perform at an intermediate level of Microsoft Excel and Word software packages.

Manager of Program Supports - After School Matters

Who: After School Matters

What: After School Matters provides Chicago high school teens with high quality, after-school and summer opportunities to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills for work, college and beyond. Since 1991, more than 200,000 teens have participated in our hands-on, project-based after-school and summer programs in the arts, communications and leadership, sports and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Programs take place at locations throughout the city including Chicago public high schools, Chicago Park District and Chicago Public Library locations, community organizations, downtown at the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, in Belmont Cragin at our Michael and Karyn Lutz Center for After School Matters, and in the Pullman community at the new Gately Center for After School Matters. For more information, visit www.afterschoolmatters.org.

Summary of Position: Reporting to the Senior Director of Program Supports, the Manager of Program Supports will be primarily responsible for managing various high-profile, programmatic projects. These projects are critical for the growth of After School Matters’ Program department. The management of these projects falls into three large work streams: 

• Community Outreach: Research and outreach to a community-based organization, individual instructors, school principals or city-agencies to partner with After School Matters as program providers or locations for projects.
• Program Implementation: Managing the scaling up of various high-profile programs that have special funding or area of focus. 
• Operational and Logistical Support: Interface with internal departments (Contracts, Human Resources, Finance, etc.) to plan and monitor the onboarding of providers for these high-profile projects.
  

To complete these projects, the Manager of Program Supports will interface with a variety of stakeholders (teens, instructors, funders, community-based organizations, schools, etc.). The ideal candidate must be flexible enough to manage both large-scale initiatives and small, discrete projects, and will have a passion for improving the lives of Chicago’s teens.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversight and management of high-profile projects such as the After School Matters Peacemakers, ComEd Youth Ambassadors, etc. Responsibilities can include:
• Create a project plan to implement the programmatic and operational aspects of these projects; 
• Meet with external and internal stakeholders to understand their needs and how they will contribute to projects; 
• Coordinate and plan events 
• Identify and onboard any potential instructors to implement projects; 
• Identify community locations such as schools, community centers, churches, etc. to house programs and showcases; 
• Arrange any instructor and liaison training for special curriculums that will be implemented in the programs; 
• Coordinate all aspects of any final showcases or events associated with these programs in partnership with the Program branch teams, Development/Special Events, Communications and the Program Supports teams; 
• Perform site visits to monitor implementation of programs;
• Direct supervision of seasonal Program Specialists to implement programs and indirect supervision of branch Program Specialists to support these projects; 
• Host and coordinate tours of funders, elected officials or other external funders to visit program or showcase sites. 
• Partner with key internal departments (Contracting, Finance, Cityspan, Legal, etc.) to successfully plan and implement the operational parts of projects; 
• Outreach and interfacing with community partners, foundations and aldermanic offices to meet the desired outcomes for various projects; 
• Conduct site visits and observations to monitor program implementation and to work with programs to plan creative ways to improve their engagement and program outcomes; 
• Partner with the members of the Program Supports team to determine the best ways to support the instructional practices and quality in these targeted programs; 
• Design, provide oversight and coordination of special events in coordination with community partners to creatively showcase After School Matters teens and their projects; 
• When requested, provide quality control over various concepts and multiple projects from beginning to end and ensure timely completion with support from the Program teams as needed; 
• Manage tours for donors, board members and critical local, national, and international partners in consultation with the CEO and Chief Development Officer; and 
• Other duties required.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Coordinator of Program Supports and Instructors
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
  

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational, conceptual, and analytical skills; strong process orientation, problem solving and trouble-shooting skills; a firm commitment to quality
• Strong grasp on instructional best practices 
• Skilled in developing and facilitating collaborative relationships and interacting with people at all levels, from entry-level artists to international dignitaries 
• Comfortable with delivering training, giving constructive feedback, and providing coaching to staff and teachers 
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects at one time, able to respond to requests quickly, willingness to be flexible, and able to work in a fast paced, high energy environment 
• Strong orientation to customer service (i.e., ASM staff and teens, corporate executives, community and government leaders, etc.) 
• Detail oriented and capable of meeting deadlines 
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment 
• Proficiency in MS Office applications required
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience in education and/or non-profit administration 
• Classroom teaching experience is strongly preferred 
• Commitment to the youth of Chicago 
• Valid Driver’s License, insured transportation, and driving record that satisfies our Motor Vehicle Policy required [1] 
• Evenings and weekends may be required
  

How to Apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume at https://afterschoolmatters.applytojob.com/apply

Senior Planner - CIty of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Who: City of Colorado Springs, Colorado

What: In this position, you will perform advanced planning duties by reviewing complex land
development applications and performing redevelopment and comprehensive urban planning
functions for the Planning and Community Services Department.

Learn why people love to live, work and play in Colorado Springs: ChooseColoradoSprings.com

Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:

• Review complex land use applications for compliance with City code and other applicable regulations; ensure compliance with professional standards
• Process development application submittals for distribution; manage public notification requirements; and verify that all application components are provided and in compliance
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders; write technical review letters
• Present project proposals at City Planning Commission and City Council meetings and other public hearings
• Research zoning, planning, development, geological, and drainage history for pre-application and potential development
• Communicate research and development process, applicable regulations, and potential pitfalls to development applicants
• Research and develop land use regulations and policies; present to City Planning
• Commission and City Council for formal adoption; and train staff on new regulations andpolicies
• Coordinate assigned activities and projects with other divisions, outside agencies, and the public
  

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Knowledge of:
• Methods and techniques of land use planning, zoning, and development
• Methods and techniques of preparing and reviewing development documents
• Principles and practices of effective project management
• Modern office technology
• Pertinent federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and regulations
• Ability to:
• Make decisions and/or recommendations regarding policy development and implementation
• Read and interpret technical drawings
• Prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects
• Lead, organize, and review the work of staff
• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing; prepare clear and concise reports
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
  

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, geography, architecture, public administration, or a related field
• Five years of full-time professional planning experience (Note: Planning is defined as urban, regional, land use, and/or comprehensive long range planning working with or for a municipal government.)
  

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL ALSO HAVE:

• A master's degree in planning, geography, architecture, public administration or related field AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification
• Experience with GIS (Geographic Information System)

Apply to Join Our Team

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been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another
application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will
review the last application you submit for a position.

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