Refugee Program Manager at Baltimore City Community College in Arlington, Virginia

Job Description:

About Baltimore City Community College

Founded in 1947, Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) is comprehensive, urban institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The College's campus is located in West Baltimore and courses are offered throughout the City. With its broad range of degree, certificate, and continuing education programs, affordable tuition, and extensive outreach, BCCC offers educational opportunities to the citizens of Baltimore City and throughout the state of Maryland. BCCC serves over 7,500* students annually, providing credits that transfer to four-year colleges and universities as well as workforce training leading directly to job placement. The College is proud of the fact that over 50 nations are represented within the student body.


* Based on the annual unduplicated credit and non-credit headcount for FY 2023.

Requisition Number: 2024-127

Posting Start Date: 9/9/2024

City: Baltimore

State: MD

Minimum Education: Bachelors
Additional Documentation: YES

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience
Refugee Program ManagerDescription/Job Summary

The Refugee Programs Manager is responsible for coordinating the English Language Services (ELS) Department's initiatives to support Refugee and Asylee students. This includes alignment and integration of services across the college, and primarily for those supported by the Maryland Office for Refugees and Asylees (MORA) grant funded programs for Englishto Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and the Refugee School Impact Grant (RSIG). This position coordinates hiring, training, and managing the project's staff and budget, developing partnerships with refugee service providers in the region and with Baltimore City Public School System, and updating services based on client needs and grant requirements.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Coordinate the integration of refugee services across the College and Department to ensure alignment of goals


• and efficient use of resources, including English Language Instruction, Citizenship, and Integrated Workforce Training programs.


• Manage budgets and contracting according to BCCC and funder requirements. This includes MORA-funded programs such


• as English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) the Refugee School Impact Grant (RSIG), and the American Recovery Plan


• Act (ARPA).


• Select and supervise contractual instructors and AmeriCorps Volunteer members assigned to refugee services programs.


• Supervise the Refugee Assistance Program (RAP). This includes the scheduling of classes, hiring staff and supervising staff, and


• maintaining appropriate data as outlined by MORA.


• Coordinate the development and implementation of City-wide and program-specific activities and related curriculum for the


• youth-focused programs with Baltimore City Schools (such as RSIG).


• Coordinate summer school programs in partnership with Baltimore City Schools, MOED YouthWorks, Soccer


• Without Borders (SWB) and other partners in alignment with grant requirements.


• Manage data collection and reporting on refugee program participants in alignment with MORA, BCCC, and other funder


• requirements. This includes maintaining student databases (including attendance) for grant reporting purposes.


• Submit grant reports and budgets in accordance with college and grant timelines and requirements.


• Maintain close contact with partner agencies and community providers for refugee families and students,


• such as the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MIMA).


• Manages program-related promotional materials, social media outreach, and represents the college programs to community and


• stakeholders.


• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to work with the Refugee Youth Project.


• Supports the integration of services across the college and performs other duties as needed to advance the work of the college.


• Other duties as assign.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Language Arts or related field.


• At least 3 years in higher education or K-12

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Language Arts or related field.


• At least 7 yrs in higher education or K-12


• Can speak other languages

BCCC is both a higher education institution and a State of Maryland agency. As a state agency, the College is able to offer full-time, permanent PIN employees a host of benefits including a competitive salary and tuition waiver and remission. This is in addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, 22 days of Annual Leave, 15 days of Sick Leave, 3 Personal Leave days, and more.

BCCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.


Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Applicants needing accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process should request the accommodation from The Office of Human Resources office by contacting us at 410-209-6007.


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