Field Office Director
$90,000–$100,000 year
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Lead the development of overall program strategy and operational plans for the Atlanta Field Office, overseeing complex programs including refugee resettlement, employment services, and community agriculture. Manage annual budgets, secure federal and local grants, and ensure strict donor compliance while driving fundraising efforts to expand service areas. Direct the hiring, training, and development of case management and operations staff, fostering a client-centered approach through continuous quality assurance and program evaluation. Serve as the primary advocate for refugees and immigrants in the local community, building relationships with government leaders, donors, and stakeholders to raise the organization's profile.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum of eight (8) years of professional work experience with supervisory and program management experience
- Demonstrated commitment to humanitarian response, for refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and/or other vulnerable populations
- Strong leadership experience and team-building skills, with the capacity to serve as lead for provision of trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and competent client care
- Solid experience with budget management and oversight of financial processes
- Experience with strategic planning for program growth and fundraising
- Experience with monitoring & evaluation activities to ensure program quality and compliance with federal, state, and local grant/donor requirements
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to government funders, donors, clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and experience, multicultural staff, community partners, and volunteers
- Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively in crisis management
- Exceptional time management, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Strong decision-making skills and capacity to delegate decision-making to team members
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, financial systems, and database programs
- Must pass a criminal background check and other screening requirements
- Must have a valid driver's license, insurance, clean driving record and reliable personal transportation
- Candidate must have dedication to the human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers and displaced people
- Demonstrated support of USCRI's values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace
- This role involves moderate local, regional, and national travel for local meetings, outreach events, site visits, training events, partnership meetings, and as needed for other management responsibilities
- Evening or weekend travel may be required
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in business, social services administration, non-profit management, related field, or equivalent experience preferred
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