Program Manager, Compliance

Job Description

Job Overview:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the leading providers of high-quality programming for refugees resettling to the United States. Switchboard is a one-stop resource hub for refugee service providers in the United States, supported by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and implemented by the IRC in partnership with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS). More information about Switchboard can be found at www.SwitchboardTA.org.

Switchboard is seeking a Program Manager, Compliance. This staff person will be responsible for supporting compliance needs for the project, including grants management, finance, contracting, and documentation. This staff person may be located anywhere in the United States.

Major Responsibilities:

· Support PO, Partnerships with all necessary tasks related to sub-awardee compliance, including due diligence, documentation, payment processing, monitoring, and close-out.

· Coordinate with IRC’s Finance team by participating in budget versus actual (BvA) meetings; responding to budget-related inquiries; etc.

· Support Administrative Manager with accurate tracking of project expenses in IRC’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) software (Microsoft Dynamics/Integra); serve as one of Switchboard’s dedicated purchase requisition (PR) creators

· Coordinate development and submission of grants management documents including continuation proposals, semi-annual project reports (developed by Switchboard’s monitoring and evaluation team); etc.

· Support onboarding of new staff related to grants management by providing orientation to Switchboard’s scope of work, project model, eligibility requirements, etc.

· Maintain related project files on Box, including proposal/continuation documentation, partner documentation, funder communications, etc.

· Support additional compliance-related needs including: accessibility regulations (Section 508 standards); appropriate accommodations needed by Switchboard’s users; maintenance of accreditation for continuing education units; etc.

· Provide input into Switchboard reports, including monthly activity updates and semi-annual Performance Progress Reports, as well as external evaluations

Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree in non-profit management or similar (or equivalent experience)

· Minimum two years of experience in compliance, project management, financial management, or related field

· Experience supporting compliance, grants management, or finance for federally funded grants

· Extremely strong attention to detail

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Experience contributing to project M&E (data collection, management, and reporting)

· Ability to effectively manage complex projects with strict timelines

· Preferred: Familiarity with refugee resettlement and Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-funded programs

This position is contingent on receipt of grant funding.

Working Environment: Standard office and/or remote working environment. This role may require working remotely full or part time and part time remote employees may be required to share workspace.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement****: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity****: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who have lived experience as refugees, survivors of trafficking, or other populations the IRC serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer****: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $120 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

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