Community Program Specialist

About the role

The Embrace Initiative at the University of Maryland, Baltimore collaborates with community partners to create a world that is safe, just, and equitable. This position plays a crucial role in managing and implementing community programs, ensuring high-quality programming for all participants.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of internal and external community programs, monitoring progress and operations.
• Provide solutions to issues and judgment outside of pre-established guidelines or processes.
• Cook up program development and implementation that requires significant assessment, evaluation, and intervention using best practice/promising practice models.
• Develop and maintain relationships with groups, individuals, or families to create a network of supportive services needed for program users to be successful.
• Aid in the development and implementation of a recruiting plan for program groups, individuals, and families.
• Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and participant communications for workshops, meetings, and conferences.
• Work closely with partners to develop and provide appropriate trainings, workshops, field trips, and recognition events for participants.
• Develop and schedule a program work plan in accordance with specifications and funding limitations to shape the program.
• Oversee daily operations, organize program activities, and set priorities.
• Maintain and facilitate program data in compliance with programmatic reports required by sponsors.
• Make recommendations to management in the use of funds to ensure compliance and prepare for regular program audits by sponsors.
• Collect, complete, and submit program information in required formats for various reporting including internal quarterly program updates and sponsors reports.
• Provide routine and non-routine technical advice, problem-solving assistance, and answer questions.
• Interpret program goals and policies and provide administrative support to the program team.
• Develop and prepare written products such as training materials, website content, final progress reports, and promotional materials.
• Recommend resources for the improvement of the program.
• Assist in evaluating program effectiveness to develop improved methods; devise evaluation methodology and implements; analyze results and recommend and/or take appropriate action.
• Has the authority to formulate, affect, interpret, or implement policies or procedures to ensure effective operation of the program.
• Use state-of-the-art technology to conduct in-depth research of complex and unique information requests.
• Develop and maintain internet web site files and/or listings.
• Interact and maintain liaison/partnership with students, faculty, staff, and agencies in facilitating program objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree. A degree in social sciences, such as social work or psychology, is preferred. Experience: Two (2) years of community program coordination, development, oversight, or administration. Certification/Licensure: Licensure required based on the needs of the program. Other: Related experience to the program may be substituted for education.

Qualifications

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Knowledge of position requirements.
• Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
• Skills in effective use of applicable technology/systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
• Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Benefits

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Pay

Hiring Salary: $58,000 - $60,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

Full-Time, Day Shift.