Requisition ID: req48007

　　Job Title: Senior Director for Programs

　　Sector: Administrative/General Office

　　Employment Category: Regular

　　Employment Type: Full-Time

　　Compensation: USD 116,600.00 - 126,000.00 Annually

　　Location: Seattle, WA USA

　　Work Arrangement:

　　Job Description

　　Job Overview:The Senior Director for Programs is a key leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction for IRC Washington’s program structure and compliance and promoting high-quality, trauma-informed, responsive, and equitable service provision and program implementation in both Seattle and Spokane offices. IRC Washington’s program departments include Children’s Legal Services, Early Employment, Economic Empowerment, Health & Wellness, Immigration Services, Refugee Resettlement, Survivor Services, Youth and Education, and a Grants Management team. The Senior Director for Programs will foster an inclusive, supportive, and equitable work environment which includes intentional support for staff development, well-being, opportunity, inclusion, and belonging throughout IRC Washington’s program departments, a staff of more than 100 team members. This role is also responsible for supporting improvements in quality-of-service provision, specifically in gender equity and trauma-informed, person-centered services, throughout IRC Washington’s programs.

　　Major Responsibilities:

　　Leadership

　　Serve as a member of IRC Washington’s senior leadership team, participating in strategic discussions and decision-making

　　Provide vision and strategic leadership to sustain and develop programming that is aligned with IRC Washington’s mission and strategy and responsive to client and community needs

　　Provide leadership, support, and supervision to a team of 7-8 Director, Senior Manager, and Manager-level direct reports using IRC’s People Management Standards

　　Offer accessible, equitable, and inclusive leadership for all IRC Washington staff members in order to promote staff well-being, belonging, development, and opportunity

　　Provide leadership, guidance, and support to promote an equitable, inclusive, and supportive workplace and ensure high-quality, trauma-informed service provision

　　Vision and Strategy

　　Provide experienced-based, data-driven guidance and strategy around client- and community-responsive, strategic program planning

　　Ensure program structures provide necessary support for strategy, staff, and client and community needs

　　Align program strategy and structures with IRC Washington vision and strategic action plan

　　In collaboration with Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager and other team members, develop sustainable approaches to capturing client and community feedback and ensure client and community voice is included in program design and strategic planning

　　Ensure that all program areas have strategic plans that will lead to the sustainability and growth of programming; support new project design and program development; and align with IRC Washington’s Strategic Action Plan and DEI Action Plan

　　Program Implementation, Monitoring, and Development

　　Ensure close programmatic linkages between all IRC Washington programs and departments; proactively work to prevent program silos and implement processes and procedures that ensure participants are screened and connected to relevant programs throughout the organization

　　In collaboration with program leads, ensure that program departments comply with all contractual & reporting requirements, achieve required outcomes, provide quality services and meet the needs of the participants and communities IRC serves

　　Support quality data collection across all programs; support creation of reports and impact data to provide insight to internal and external stakeholders on IRC’s impact

　　Ensure compliance with funder provisions and regulatory requirements including required data collection, reporting, and financial management

　　In coordination with program staff, assist in the program development and design process of new program opportunities and ensure they align with organizational goals

　　Work closely with program managers to monitor progress, address challenges, and ensure successful execution

　　Participate in program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engage as a member of the team

　　Technical Support

　　Provide technical support and assistance in the strategy, design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of IRC Washington programming

　　Act as technical advisor to programs around provision of trauma-informed, person-centered services, staff support and inclusive leadership, program design, development, and budget planning, and other relevant topics

　　Support best practices for trauma-informed, accessible, person-centered, equitable, and high-quality services

　　Coordinate delivery of technical training on program topics, leverage internal and external technical resources to expand IRC capacity

　　Advocacy

　　Represent the organization at external events, conferences, and forums

　　Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and community leaders.

　　Financial Oversight

　　Work closely with the Finance Manager, Grants Manager, and Program Leads on proposal budget development, grant spending, and potential funding concerns

　　In partnership with Finance Manager and Program Leads, support development of regular operational budget forecasts

　　Support programs to manage budgets, create and update spending plans, monitor budget vs. actuals, and ensure appropriate management of program funds

　　Key Working Relationships:

　　Position Reports to: Executive Director

　　Position directly supervises: Program Directors, Senior Managers, Managers; Grants Manager

　　Other Internal and/or external contacts:

　　Internal:IRC Washington Leadership Team, Senior Management Team, Finance Manager, Deputy Director of Operations, IRC Headquarters teams including Awards Management Unit, Program Quality and Innovation, Deputy Regional Director, and other relevant teams

　　External: Resettlement agencies, government officials, funding organizations and key community partners including State Office for Crime Victim Advocacy, Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance, City of Seattle, King County, and others.

　　Job Requirements:

　　Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience

　　Lived experience as a refugee or immigrant is preferred

　　In lieu of lived experience, experience working with refugees and/or immigrants; cross-cultural or overseas experience accepted

　　15 or more years of related professional experience in non-profit management, program development and management; preferably in a grant-driven social services or non-profit environment

　　15+ years of program management experience including experience with budget management and grant writing

　　10+ years of direct staff supervision and proven experience with promising practices in leadership, supervision, and staff development

　　Demonstrated experience with successful proposal development and program implementation

　　Demonstrated record of increasingly responsible roles in a mission and outcome driven environment

　　Strong, demonstrated skill in donor compliance and donor relations

　　Highly organized self-starter with proven success managing multiple priorities, making critical decisions and delivering results in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

　　Subject matter expertise in trauma-informed, person-centered service provision to immigrant and refugee clients; responsive program strategy, development, and implementation

　　Knowledge of local, state, and federal funding sources

　　Proven ability with grant writing and fund raising for direct service programs

　　Commitment to anti-racism and ongoing learning

　　Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

　　Ability to comfortably and effectively speak in front of groups

　　Good interpersonal and communication skills, conscientious, high degree of emotional intelligence and integrity

　　Proven success achieving goals and working effectively with all levels of staff in a multicultural environment, ideally with some experience working with refugees or immigrants

　　Self-directed and thorough in working with procedures, data entry/record keeping

　　Good organizational and project management skills

　　Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

　　Ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural work environment

　　Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, keyboarding and internet navigation; monitoring and evaluation database experience a plus

　　Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly

　　Working Environment:

　　Standard, professional office environment (flexible remote and in-office)

　　Access to reliable transportation to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area – mainly in and around King County, Washington

　　Regular visits to Spokane, Washington

　　Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

　　Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

　　US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

　　In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.

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