Manager of Financial Stability Initiatives

Manager of Financial Stability Initiatives 

Issue Area Team – Impact Division 

United Way of Central Indiana works to bring the resources
of philanthropy, government, corporations, the
social sector and neighborhoods together to confront
generational poverty head on and ensure a better future for our
neighbors in need. 

This is an ambitious time to join United Way as we
embark on a five-year strategic plan to reduce the number of
households experiencing poverty and financial instability. To make
a significant impact in our region, United Way is looking for
dedicated, confident, and compassionate team members who live our
shared values of inclusivity, courage, accountability, respect, and
excellence. 

United Way of Central Indiana recognizes that the key to success
is a strong and cohesive team that works through shared values to
achieve our mission. The Manager of Financial
Stability Initiatives managesinvestmentsand
initiatives related to the development, implementation, and
scale of financial stability efforts, aiding in the
creation and advancement of economic stability
strategies to self-sufficiency and economic mobility
for households throughout Central Indiana. This manager
position will support efforts to engage key stakeholders
including but not limited
to community-based organizations, educational
institutions including post-secondary, employers and
industry/sector partners, government, intermediary organizations,
and internal and external stakeholders in support of connecting
youth and adults to financial stability and economic
opportunity. Additionally, this position works in a
collaborative and integrated manner across the Issue Based
team and Impact division as well as across
all other areas of UWCI to ensure that
the organizational goals and strategies are realized, and
to assist Central Indiana in making significant
progress toward meeting its poverty reduction
goals.  

Position Summary 

Under the direction of the Director of Economic Mobility in the
Impact Division, the Manager of Financial Stability Initiatives
will implement and manage a variety of initiatives
and projects supporting United Way’s Economic
Mobility strategy including Center for Working
Familiesand Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). This
position requires strong knowledge of community practices to
increase economic mobility, including financial stability
programming.In collaboration with the Issue Based Team,
the Manager of Financial Stability Initiatives aids in
the creation and advancement of pathways to economic mobility for
households in Central Indiana.   

Position Duties & Responsibilities 

• Lead a portfolio
  of investments and initiatives advancingthe development,
  implementation, and scale of financial stability efforts anchored
  within the Center for Working Families™ framework, an
  integrated service model supporting families to increase income,
  reduce expenses, and build assets.  
• Responsible for the
  coordination, implementation, and oversight of Volunteer
  Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) federal grant in
  support of low-income and elderly resident tax
  preparation assistance (project-based during tax season
  beginning in October lasting until June). 

• Establish, manage, and
  scale financial stability programming in collaboration with
  external partners through training,
  technical assistance, thought partnership, and
  convening.   
• Prioritize and promptly
  respond to technical assistance inquiries from partners
  by assessing their needs, providing training and
  development that addresses the identified needs, brokering services
  of other consultants, and/or providing information and
  resources to assist the organizations.  
• Collaborate with UWCI
  staff to measure and report on the impact of financial stability
  services, while simultaneously interfacing with
  community-based organization partners to review funded grantees’
  evaluation reports and monitor grantees’ progress in
  achieving key objectives, ensuring timely reporting
  of UWCI grant-funded activities, metrics, and related
  outcomes.Build, maintain, and prioritize trusted relationships with
  partner organizations, manage appropriate and timely correspondence
  through a variety of mediums. Strive to be the best partner to
  all stakeholders. 
• Collaborate with
  Director of Economic Mobility to manage special grant making
  programs as assigned, responsible for adhering
  to and ongoing management within the departmental
  budget.  
• Collaborate
  cross-functionally across the UWCI organization to ensure all
  initiatives are integrated across UWCI’s Issue
  BasedStrategies, and across UWCI’s goals for donors to Give,
  Advocate and Volunteer. 
• Perform special
  assignments and other work, on an as-needed basis. 

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The
requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge,
skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The individual in this role must display the
highest level of integrity and confidentiality. United Way also
values innovative thinking, and a successful candidate will be a
self-starter who can work within the team to achieve goals
and objectives.  The individual should have effective
communication skills, attention to detail and organization,
flexibility, adaptability and the ability to multi-task
and be open-minded in a fast-paced environment. The individual will
also maintain knowledge of trends in his/her area of
responsibility and review literature to understand key issues. The
ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid
conclusions, and develop solutions is essential. The
ability to manage multifaceted projects across multiple
environments is required. Must possess effective
organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to work
independently, and an attitude toward achieving
outcomes.Initiative, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency
are essential.  

Education and/or Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in
  business administration, public
  administration, psychology or
  related areas with a focus on nonprofit management and/or
  governance strongly preferred.   
• At least (5) years’
  experience working in a relevant field including financial
  stability programming, economic development, nonprofit
  management, and/or intermediary effortsrequired. 
• Experience working
  within and across a broad range of financial stability
  and workforce development-based systems including interfacing
  with community-based organizations, employers, educational
  institutions, state and local partners, workforce ecosystem
  intermediaries, and other system stakeholdersrequired. 
• Strong project
  management skills requiredwith demonstrated ability
  to execute and follow through to achieve intended results, by
  following through on commitments, prioritizing work, and managing
  time and resources well. 
• Significant
  and demonstrated experience building and managing diverse
  networks that support efforts to produce systemic
  change preferred. 
• Ability to facilitate
  convenings, workshops, focus groups, task groups,
  etc. preferred. 

• Must possess excellent
  interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills, as well as a
  sense of humor, diplomacy and discretion, critical thinking, and
  judgment.   
• Knowledge of the Central
  Indiana economic mobility ecosystem, key stakeholders
  operational within financial stability and workforce
  ecosystem, and the state/local workforce system is highly
  desirable.  

*Work experience may substitute for education requirements on a
case-by-case basis.  

Position Leader:Economic Mobility Director 

Position Leads: n/a 

FLSA Status:Exempt, Salaried,
Full-time                

Salary Range: Low to Mid $60’s, depending on
experience     

Benefits: Complete Benefits Package Available 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Please apply at uwci.org/careers 

This position description does not constitute a
contract of employment or a guarantee of any terms or
conditions of employment.  UWCI employees are employed on
an at-will basis. In addition, nothing in this position
description restricts UWCI’s right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this position at any time.  

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website
below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept
applications through our website.

https://uwci.hirecentric.com/jobs/228952-40421.html