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The Collaborative: A Healing Centered Community at University of Maryland, Baltimore has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, caring, and team-oriented Community Program Specialistor Senior Community Program Specialist. // // /This is a contractual position.Ability to work evenings andweekendsas necessary. / The mission of The Collaborative is to prevent, intervene, and heal from trauma and violence in all forms. Weaccomplishour mission through partnerships between grassroots, non-profits, city agencies, and institutes of higher education by engaging in service provision, education, and research.     BENEFITS INFORMATION   UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. Contingent Category II employees receive a generous leave package that includes 10 vacation days, 9 holidays, 5 sick days, 3 personal days and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; Contingent Category II employees are eligible for tuition remission for the employee only and the tuition remission only applies to courses taken at UMB.  Tuition remission for Contingent Category II employees who are part-time will be proratedin accordance withtheir FTE; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).    PRIMARY DUTIES (Community Program Specialist) * Assistin the management of the internal and/or external community programsby monitoringprogress and operations program components and ensure the highestquality programmingfor all participants. Provide solutions to issues and judgment outside of pre-established guidelines or processes. * Coordinate program development and implementation that requiresignificant assessment, evaluation, and interventionutilizingbest practice/promising practice models. * Develop andmaintainrelationships with groups, individuals, orfamilies’partners tocreatenetworkof supportive services needed for program users to be successful.Assistinthe developmentand implementation of recruiting plan for program groups, individual, and/or families. * Develop andfacilitateworkshops, meetings orconferences,coordinatelogistics, scheduling, and participant communications. Work closely with partners to developand provideappropriatetrainings, workshops, field trips, and recognition eventsfor participants. * Develop and schedule program work plan in accordance with specifications andfunding limitationsin order toshape the program.Oversee daily operations; organizeprogram activities; and set priorities. * Maintain andfacilitateprogram data incompliance andwith programmaticreports requiredby sponsors. Make recommendations to management in use of funds toensure complianceand prepare for regularprogram audits by sponsors. Collect, complete,andsubmitprogram information in required formats for various reporting includinginternal quarterlyprogram updates and sponsorsreports.. * Provide routine and non-routine technical advice, problem solvingassistance, andanswer questions. Interpret program goals andpolicies, andprovide administrative support tothe programteam. * Develop and prepare written products such as training materials, website content,final progressreports, and promotional materials. * Recommend resources for the improvement of the program. * Assistin evaluating program effectiveness to develop improved methods;devise evaluationmethodologyand implements; analyze results and recommend and/or takeappropriate action.Has the authority to formulate, affect, interpret, or implement policiesor procedures to ensure effective operation of the program. * Usingstate of the arttechnology, use sophisticated searching techniques to conductindepthresearch of forprogram’scomplex and unique information requests. Develop andmaintaininternet web site files and/or listings. * Interact andmaintainliaison/partnership with students, faculty,staffand agenciesinfacilitatingprogramobjectives. Serve as a primary contact andthinkscritically about allaspects of the program to resolve questions and make decisions related to the program. * Performs other duties as assigned. (Senior Community Program Specialist) * Responsible for all aspects of coordination of community internal and or external programs by monitoring progress and operations program components and ensure the highest quality programming for all participants. Provide solutions to issues and judgment outside of pre-established guidelines or processes. * In collaboration with programmatic leadership, plan, develop,administerand coordinate new or revised goals andobjectivesfor programs. Lead program development and implementation that require significant assessment, evaluation, and interventionutilizingbest practice/promising practice models. * Maintain and foster relationships with groups, individuals, orfamiliespartners to create network of supportive services needed for program users to be successful. Develop and implement recruiting plans for program groups,individual, and/or families. Ensure compliance with work plan and deliverables. * Develop andfacilitateworkshops,meetingsorconferences;coordinatelogistics, scheduling, and participant communications. Work closely with partners to develop and provide appropriatetrainings, workshops, field trips, and recognition events for participants. Coordinatelogistics, scheduling, communications, and participation. * Manage program work plans in accordance with specifications and funding limitationsin order toshape the program.Oversee daily operations; organize program activities; and set priorities. * Maintain andfacilitateprogram data incompliance andwith programmatic reports required by sponsors. Make recommendations to management in use of funds to ensure compliance and prepare for regular program audits by sponsors. Collect, complete, andsubmitprogram information in required formats for various reporting including internal quarterly program updates and sponsors reports. * Provide routine and non-routine technical advice, problem solvingassistance, and answer questions. Interpret program goals andpolicies, andprovide administrative support to the program team. * Lead the development and preparation of written products such as training materials, website content, final progress reports, pre- and post- award reportsregardingfunding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors, and promotional materials. * Recommend resources for the improvement of the program. * Assistin evaluating program effectiveness to develop improved methods; devise evaluationmethodologyand implements; analyze results and recommend and/or takeappropriate action.Has the authority to formulate, affect, interpret, or implement policies or procedures to ensure effective operation of the program. * Usingstate of the arttechnology, use sophisticated searching techniques to conductin depthresearch of for program's complex and unique information requests. Develop andmaintaininternet web site files and/or listings. * Interact andmaintainliaison/partnership with students, faculty,staffand agencies infacilitatingprogramobjectives. Serve as a primary contact andthinkscritically about all aspects of the program to resolve questions and make decisions related to the program. * Perform other duties as assigned. (Community Program Specialist) Education:Bachelor's degree. Degree in social sciences, such associal workor psychology preferred. Master's degree may berequiredbased on associated licensure. Experience:Two (2) years community programcoordination, development, oversight, or administration Certification/Licensure:Licensurerequiredbased on need of program. Other:Related experience to program may be substitutedfor education. / / (Senior Community Program Specialist) Education:Bachelor's degree. Degree in social sciences, such as social work or psychology preferred. Master's degree may berequiredbased on associated licensure. Experience:Three (3) years of community program coordination, development, oversight, or administration. Certification/Licensure:Licensurerequiredbased on the need of the program. Other:Related experience to program may be substituted for education. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES * Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability todemonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery. /The Hiring Range for the Specialist is in the mid to high $50,000s, commensurate with education and experience./ /The Hiring Range for the Senior Specialist is in the mid $60,000s to low $70,000s, commensurate with education and experience./ UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department atHRJobs@umaryland.edu.          If youanticipateneeding a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, pleasesubmita UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contactHRDiversity@umaryland.edu.     Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff *Organization: Office of the VP for OAA/Dean *Title: *Community Program Specialist or Senior Specialist Location: null Requisition ID: 240000PI