CILA - Program Coordinator, REQ #1080

COVID-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment (requests for reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons will be considered).During this current situation with COVID-19, the ABA will continue to accept and process applications for job opportunities. We will conduct our recruitment process via alternative means (virtual interviews) for the time being.

The ABA recruits employees seeking opportunities for challenging and substantive work defending liberty and pursuing justice in the U.S. and around the world. The ABA offers competitive employment benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k), commuter benefits, and more.

Job Summary

Accountable for matters related to data systems, reporting, and event logistics. Supports leadership on regular data reporting to funders, ABA, and other entities, as well as event logistics, to promote and advance CILA’s work with advocates for immigrant children.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

-Tracks and maintains data related to provision of Division services as well as data useful to grant reporting.

-Maintains up-to-date contact management in database system.

-Assists staff with accurate and timely entry and reporting of data. Investigates data discrepancies, troubleshoots data system malfunctions, and utilizes data to explore suspected trends.

-Supports leadership on regular data reporting to funders and other entities, as well as in the form of special reports as designated by Division.

-Manages the virtual logistics and data for CILA’s substantive trainings, including registration, continuing education applications, event execution, and database management.

-Reviews and manages inquiries from attorneys and non-attorneys in general email inboxes.

-Manages, updates, and maintains membership for CILA’s email listservs.

-Tracks, analyzes, and transfers telecommunications. 

-Performs other related duties as required.

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

Associate’s degree and 2 years of job-related experience, or 4 years of relevant work experience. Strong written and oral communication skills. Familiar with database design and maintenance, data collection, and reporting.  Proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, OneDrive, and Teams).  Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in-person, by telephone, and email with a variety of audiences. Must be familiar with conducting virtual meetings and trainings on software such as Zoom, Teams, etc.

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience

Prior volunteer, community, or work experience regarding immigration or detention.  Prior experience in a nonprofit setting, particularly in roles involving data management and event logistics.  Prior experience in legal and/or social services-oriented organizations.  Proficiency in English and Spanish in written and oral forms.

The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association please call 312-988-5188.

Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, IA, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI. Residency requirements may apply.

ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).