Senior Manager for Program Administration

The Resurrection Project • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • $75k - $85k / year • 13h ago

Organization General Description:

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

During the past three decades TRP has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth by 2025.

General Job Description:

The Senior Manager is responsible for administrative support to advance the mission and purpose of the Immigrant Justice Department, including budget and contract management, and developing and monitoring implementation of policies, procedures, and systems across teams.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Budget Management:
- Assist the Sr. Director with the development and preparation of an annual operational budget for the department, including tracking and reporting on budget implementation.
- Create, manage, and report on program budgets, including tracking and reporting on expenses and revenue.
- Work with Programs, Institutional Advancement, and Finance teams to create budgets for grant applications and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
- Support program leads in understanding and having access to key financial data to support in their budget management.
- Ensure all financial practices adhere to relevant nonprofit accounting standards and regulations.
Contract Management:
- Prepare and review contract documents, propose terms, and negotiate with external parties to ensure favorable and legally compliant agreements.
- Maintain organized and accessible records of all contracts and related documentation
- Create and update templates related to contract management.
- Provide reports on contract status, performance, and potential issues to management.
Systems Development, Implementation and Evaluation:
- Assist the Sr. Director and other staff to develop systems to ensure consistent, high-quality program management.
- Document operational procedures and policies, ensuring all team members are appropriately trained.
- Monitor processes and procedures, ensuring consistent implementation.
- Identify opportunities to leverage cross program strengths for increased capacity.

Additional Responsibilities:
- Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies;
- Maintain open and ongoing communication;
- Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings; and
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

Possess at least 5 years of relevant administrative and financial management experience
Experience with the creation and monitoring of budgets strongly preferred
Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office, Slack, Salesforce and database management including report production and data analysis
Is an effective listener and can communicate well across multiple platforms
Organization and the ability to multitask to complete a wide range of tasks

Special Working Conditions and Demands:

- On-site work schedule: as needed, and no less than 3 days per week.
- Willingness to work flexible hours; some evenings and weekends required.
- Access to a car, valid driver’s license and insurance, and ability to travel throughout the state.

Position Classification & Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000; Full-Time, Exempt

Preparation Date: 1/20/26

Statement of Equal Opportunity:

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Application Instructions: Please send a resume and cover letter by email trpjobs@resurrectionproject.org.

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