Senior Director of Programs

Senior Director of Programs

Team: Policy and Programs

Reports To: Vice President of Policy and Programs

Employment Status: Full Time/Exempt

Salary: $106,090.00/ year

About the Organization 

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York state that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, Members, & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York's diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people's lives, and to strengthen our state. 

Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted. 

Position Overview 

The Senior Director of Programs will lead a dynamic unit comprising Community Programming, Legal Service Coordination, Statewide Service Coordination, and Training teams whose work advances justice and opportunity for immigrants and refugees. The Senior Director will oversee four direct reports, including supervising an attorney coordinating and providing legal services. 

The Senior Director will oversee teams critical to achieving organizational impact: a Community Programming team leading legal service clinics, other service delivery and coordination, and immigrant-serving events statewide; an attorney leading Legal Service Coordination, including provision of legal services; a Training Team running the Immigrant Concerns Training Institute providing training on immigration law as well as a variety of other topics to service providers across the state; and a Statewide Service Coordination team working with partners and other stakeholders to ensure accurate, responsive information and reporting on the legal and other needs of newcomer communities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

1. Organizational Leadership and Management

• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify priorities and design activities to accomplish organizational goals; lead team to accomplish them; and comply with all regulatory and funder requirements
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with legal and social service providers throughout New York State, funders, elected officials, and strategic partners and allies; design and deploy innovative legal service and other service delivery models for underserved populations and under-resourced regions of the state; share information and serve as a resource for partners 
• Serve as spokesperson for NYIC when necessary 
• Maintain a birds-eye-view of immigrant services throughout New York as well as emerging needs and opportunities to provide support for NYIC Members 
• Oversee several government contracts and lead on budget development and management, funder and regrantess relationships, program development and execution, in collaboration with program heads and executive leadership
• Oversee overall program budget and support development efforts by identifying and cultivating potential funding sources and preparing proposals and reports 

      2) Community Programming, Legal Service Coordination, Statewide Service Coordination, Training Team Management

• Lead teams to develop strategy and execute broad, collaborative initiatives with NYIC Members and partners, and other NYIC departments, to provide critical services for immigrant communities 
• Build deep understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and strengths of each team and use those to engage in strategic planning and optimize workflows and communication internally
• Oversee four direct reports, including an attorney providing legal services; build and supervise a team of staff, fellows, and volunteers to deliver legal services and others services; execute community-facing events; and develop resources that are responsive to the needs on the ground
• Motivate staff, manage performance, guide professional development, and provide critical feedback
• Oversee community-facing programming, including service-related events, legal clinics, and other outreach. Ensure the highest possible standards in delivery of services and information, while maintaining reasonable boundaries for and support to staff engaged in this work
• Supervise an attorney coordinating and providing legal services 
• Guide the development of training curricula and areas of focus, identifying areas of synergy between NYIC training deliverables, community and partner needs, and existing organizational campaigns and initiatives
• Guide work with partners and other stakeholders to ensure accurate, responsive information and reporting on the legal and other service needs of newcomer communities
• Lead strategy and execution of broad, collaborative initiatives with NYIC members and other NYIC departments to provide critical services for immigrant communities 
• Occasionally, carries and moves materials weighing 50 pounds or less
• Regular travel within New York State

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required with 7 years of experience in the practice of immigration law as a team leader and project manager, ideally building programming related to immigration services 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to convey complex information and concepts in a digestible manner
• Knowledge of immigration law and understanding of key needs of immigrant communities required 
• Able to use data to evaluate and design programming, experience managing and thinking critically about the design of data collection systems
• Creative and dynamic project leader who can respond quickly to new challenges and lead in rapid response moments
• Experience as a supervisor and a team leader required - highly proficient in team-building, coaching, mentoring, and developing talent
• Committed to building and supporting diverse teams, highly culturally competent manager who can effectively engage diverse voices in developing and carrying out the organization’s priorities
• Fluency in a language other than English is a bonus, though not required

Salary: $106,090.00/year**

*The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation.

In addition to a competitive salary, NYIC offers a full benefit plan, paid sick time, unlimited vacation leave, commuter benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their interest in the position, relevant experience, and how they can contribute to our organization's mission. Applications should be sent to hr@nyic.org with the subject line “Senior Director of Programs.” 

Deadline to apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship, sex, age, disability or marital status.