Senior Program Development Specialist

SUMMARY

UnidosUS seeks a Senior Program Development Specialist to support the Housing & Financial Empowerment (HFE) programs department in its efforts to incentivize and promote homeownership for Latinos. The Senior Program Development Specialist will work closely with other HFE staff supporting and understanding the needs and opportunities of the housing counseling organizations participating in the UnidosUS Wealth & Housing Alliance (UWHA). This position will also support programming related to the Homeownership Means Equity (HOME) initiative, a multi-year campaign to enable the creation of four million new Hispanic homeowners by 2030. 

UnidosUS HFE aims to build the wealth of Latino and other low- and moderate-income families through homeownership, improved housing stability, and financial security. We partner with UnidosUS Affiliates, other community-based organizations, government agencies, corporations, and private foundations to create high-quality programs that support Latinos in their wealth building journey and achieve economic prosperity.

Preferred locations include Washington, DC (hybrid), Phoenix, AZ (hybrid), Los Angeles, CA (hybrid) or New York, NY (remote). but will consider other cities located in the following states for remote work. Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Washington State.

SALARY        

Washington, DC:  $75,697-$82,377    

Los Angeles, CA:  $75,129-$81,759

New York, NY:     $77,967-$84,848

Phoenix, AZ:        $67,370-$73,315

Salary differentials may apply in other locations.

Essential Functions

• Deliver effective and timely training and technical assistance to UWHA partner housing counseling agencies.
• Play a lead role in operationalizing and managing grants, particularly those received to support the HOME Initiative.
• Assist in the development and implementation of project oversight policies and procedures.
• Identify and define program requirements, scope, and objectives and use this information to generate ideas that lead to program and partnership opportunities.
• Coordinate new program or project planning and implementation, including assessing needs, setting goals and objectives, and ensuring successful follow-through on planned activities.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals, timeframes, schedule, and budget.
• Establish and maintain internal and external relationships that support the UWHA and overall UnidosUS programming.
• Research, analyze, document, and prepare reports that can serve as resources for UnidosUS and project participants.
• Identify and communicate project barriers and progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Use project management tools to monitor project working hours, budget, plans and expenses incurred in conjunction with component accounting and reporting department.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports.
• The ability to travel occasionally to engage with local partners and planning events.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience managing U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) approved housing counseling programs.
• Eight (8) years of experience partnering with mortgage lenders.
• Experience coordinating HUD housing counseling program compliance and reporting.
• Intermediate level expertise in MS 365 Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Zoom.
• Familiarity with Monday.com, Asana, or similar project management tools.
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the Latino community.

Skills & Abilities

• Steadfast commitment to UnidosUS mission, vision, and values of Excellence, Respect, Accountability.
• Familiarity and commitment with the U.S. Latino community, Latino nonprofit organizations, and the Latino market a plus.
• Exceptional project management skills and demonstrated ability to carry through projects from conception to completion.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and ability to support and manage multiple staff, stakeholders, and projects.
• Self-starter, able to work independently, team player, and creative thinker.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel multiple times in a year.

Competencies 

• Analytical -- Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data. Uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Design -- Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
• Project Management -- Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Initiative -- Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Written Communication -- Excellent written skills and ability to write quickly and clearly for different audiences.
• Teamwork -- Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Perform some repetitive motion activities.
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently/Continually required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to lift/push light weights up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include [close vision, distance vision, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust or focus].
• Utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.
• The noise level in the work environment usually is quiet to moderately loud.

COVID-19 Considerations: 

• All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID - 19. 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT US

UnidosUS, previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza), is the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. Through its unique combination of expert research, advocacy, programs, and an Affiliate Network of nearly 300 community-based organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico, UnidosUS simultaneously challenges the social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos at the national and local levels. For more than 50 years, UnidosUS has united communities and different groups seeking common ground through collaboration, and that share a desire to make our community stronger. For more information on UnidosUS, visit www.unidosus.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Employment with UnidosUS is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screen.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education.