Latina Resource Center (LRC) Director

UMOS, Inc. • Milwaukee, WI

2d • $75,436 - $85,000

About The Position

The Latina Resource Center (LRC) Director provides administrative oversight of grant and project implementation, compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, fiscal management, program coordination, and client services. The Director represents UMOS in public settings and promotes the agency’s mission in the community and throughout the state. The role also leads personnel development, recruitment, training, and supervision.

The Director oversees LRC and social services programming, manages budgets and grants, ensures compliance with funding and contractual requirements, and monitors program performance and financial status. The position develops partnerships and linkages with public and private organizations, participates in committees and boards, supports interagency coordination, and plans service improvements. The role requires irregular hours and travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Social Work, or another administrative-related field.
• 10 years of experience in a management and/or supervisory position.
• At least 5 years of experience fundraising and preparing and submitting federal, state, and private proposals or applications to expand and sustain programming.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in current MS Office products.
• Knowledge of low-income family needs and demonstrated experience working effectively with children and families.
• Demonstrated knowledge of victim issues and trauma-informed service responses related to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking.
• Ability to work irregular hours and travel as required.
• Valid driver’s license and adequate vehicle insurance.
• Successful completion of criminal background and driver’s license record checks before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in English and Spanish, both spoken and written, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective day-to-day administrative oversight of UMOS LRC and social services programming.
• Implement and evaluate services and programs that advance the organization’s mission.
• Routinely monitor and evaluate the operation and effectiveness of LRC and social services activities, including those of subrecipients.
• Prepare budgets and grant plans, ensure fiscal, programmatic, and administrative requirements are met, and ensure compliance with funding mandates and applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage LRC finances, operate within the approved budget, maximize resource utilization, and maintain a positive financial position.
• Secure appropriate grants from state, federal, and private funding sources in cooperation with UMOS Resource Development.
• Determine staffing needs, program responsibilities, lines of authority, and delegation of responsibilities to program staff.
• Execute and ensure compliance with contractual agreements with funding sources and affiliates.
• Develop local, state, and federal linkages and coordinate agreements with agencies to foster collaboration and improve client access to resources.
• Participate in appropriate local, state, and national committees, task forces, and boards.
• Enhance LRC’s image through community involvement and collaboration with professional, civic, and private organizations.
• Review program operations for effectiveness and efficiency; conduct short- and long-range planning and implement initiatives and coordinated systems with other programs.
• Create and implement ongoing monitoring systems that review performance and electronic data for quality and accuracy, and work with staff on personnel and program improvement plans.
• Review monthly financial and statistical reports, assess budget status, and take preventive measures to address problems.
• Stay informed about national and state issues and resources, including legislation related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking programming, and share information with UMOS leadership and program staff.
• Attend assigned staff meetings, seminars, conferences, and workshops to promote positive staff development.
• Perform other duties as assigned and as necessary to meet agency and program goals and objectives.
• Carry out personnel development, recruitment, training, and supervision.

Benefits

• Paid time off that increases with years of service.
• 15 paid holidays annually.
• Health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options.
• Employee assistance program support services.
• 401(k) and Roth IRA retirement plan options.
• UMOS annually contributes at least 3% of eligible compensation for employees participating in the 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Incentive pay of up to $3,000 during the first year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director