United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
Program Manager, Outreach and Diversity
The Program Manager reports to the Director of Outreach and Diversity. This position will work with the Director of Outreach and Diversity to ensure effective outreach, communications and support to agencies and partners in all communities, with a focus on the Latino community.

• Supports the Director of Outreach/Diversity in developing and implementing programs and resources that ensure agencies working toward outcomes for diverse communities are appropriately represented through our fund distribution process.
• Assumes responsibility for recruiting and orienting new committee members; and assists with the recruitment of diverse volunteers for use else where in United Way when possible.
• Administers the Latino Community Outreach, including management; prospect research; preparation of proposals and written reports; and cultivating volunteers and donors.
• In collaboration with Marketing/Communications, helps conceive, design, research, produce, disseminate, and market educational and persuasive materials - such as brochures, speeches, displays, articles, letters, posters, signs, photos, and other visuals which advance the department's mission.
• Assists in researching and maintaining contacts in the minority community and serves as a bridge between the Latino and the Marketing/Communications and Resource Development Departments in order to successfully advance the mission of United Way.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent of education and experience.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills both written and verbal and has the ability to present to both large and small groups of people.
• Familiarity with Chicago's Latino community and has a sensitivity to its distinctive cultures.
• Must be bilingual (ability to read, write and speak Spanish).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Environment (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

• Contribute to the fiscal soundness, operating effectiveness and regulatory compliance of the organization
• Preparation of accurate, timely and relevant financial reports for the management, finance committee and the Board
• Maintain internal control systems including preparation of account reconciliations, supervisory review of transactions and ensuring the integrity of all records
• Prepare accurate and timely reports to LSNA funders
• Ensure all transactions are in compliance with Funding Source Requirements
• Supervise the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate reports
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the annual budget and period updates
• Manage the relationship with the organization's outside accounting firm, including coordination of annual audits and tax returns
• Manage all aspects of cash management

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 10+ years of accounting experience with a significant portion spent working for not-for-profit organizations and a focus on finance, accounting, budgeting, investment management, human resources, employee benefits management and facilities management as well as five years of exceptional staff management and team leadership skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Ability to work with diverse sets of constituents including senior management, board members and funding sources.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and non-profit accounting strongly preferred.
501c(3) and 501c(4) dual entity experience highly desired.

• MOS certified (preferred)
• Sensitive to the needs of the adult immigrant student
• Clear and effective teaching skills (adult ed. experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Commitment to the program and students

• Prepare weekly lesson plans outlining objective, means, and evaluation (approximate time will be 45 minutes to prepare fully for each class section)
• Maintain all plans and activities in an organized fashion
• Work cooperatively with other faculty in a healthy educational environment

• Evaluated on the basis of a combination of factors including the above as well as student attendance/performance and classroom observations
• Evaluations will be held at the conclusion of every trimester with a comprehensive at the conclusion of the third term (first year)
• Supervisory Relationship: instructor will be a member of a larger staff. Instructor will report directly to the program coordinator of Poder Learning Center

• Developing and revising LRE plans for schools assigned
• Supporting and monitoring the implementation of ISBE and Education Connection (EC) Plans in schools
• Reviewing IEPs for accuracy and appropriateness
• Monitoring ESY eligibility
• Providing professional development to school staff
• Supporting schools that are considering separate day placements
• Conducting and reporting EC program completion visits
• Participating in and reporting on ISBE visits