LUM has an opening for Program Director overseeing immigration assistance services & programs including the LUM Immigration Clinic.

Administrative Duties

• Oversee all aspects of the LUM Immigration Clinic (services, case management, volunteers, fundraising, evaluation)
• Supervise and mentor assistant program director
• Supervise and provide support to LUM Immigration Clinic volunteers (accredited representatives, attorneys, translators, administrative support, and fundraiser committee members)
• Recruit volunteer accredited representatives, attorneys, translators, administrative support, and fundraiser committee members.
• Ensure that all staff (including volunteers) follow appropriate protocols for opening and closing cases
• Develop and maintain core competencies / understanding of immigration
• Coordinate training and immigration clinic volunteer/paid staff development; Refine and strengthen case management policies, procedures and forms to improve efficiency as well as ensure the quality of services and the integrity of the program.
• Coordinate volunteer schedules Provide support to paid and volunteer staff
  • by arranging translators, transportation, and other logistical support
  • maintaining accredited representative certification or law license
  • keeping up with program changes and announcements and ensuring that the information is transferred to volunteer staff
  • conferring with reputable partners and peer organizations
  • participating in continuing education opportunities when possible
  Planning and hosting events to recognize and thank volunteers
• Provide direction and administrative support to ensure that volunteers wishing to become accredited representatives meet U.S. Department of Justice education and practical training requirements as well as provide direction/support to accredited representatives needing to renew their accreditation.
• Manage the renewal of the LUM Immigration Clinic’s U.S. Department of Justice recognition

Immigration Services

• Screen clients regarding their eligibility for immigration benefits, which includes submitting FOIA requests to USCIS, CBP, and ICE, as well as federal and state background checks
• Assess whether a client is admissible to the U.S.
• Counsel clients regarding eligibility for immigration benefits
• Assist clients with completing their applications for immigration benefits as well as assembling supporting documents
• Advocate for due process on behalf of clients and their cases
• Ensure that clients are knowledgeable regarding the status of their case as well as expected timelines for processing
• Help clients identify available immigration benefits and appropriate resources, which may include making referrals when a case is outside the scope, expertise, and/or capacity of the LUM Immigration Clinic

Community Outreach and Education

• Clarify federal regulations and procedures for clients and the general public
• Coordinate the LUM/Ayuda Aprende Spanish Conversation Class
• Provide support to the LUM/LARA Citizenship Class
• Clarify federal regulations and procedures for clients and the general public
• Coordinate the LUM/Ayuda Aprende Spanish Conversation Class
• Provide support to the LUM/LARA Citizenship Class

Fundraising

• Oversee planning and execution of fundraiser(s) and other development activities

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (Master’s degree preferred)
• Experience with immigration law (Accredited Representative preferred)
• Strong moral commitment to assisting low income immigrant families and “welcoming the stranger”
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people and groups
• Able to travel when needed as required by job duties
• Experience in program administration
• Experience in volunteer recruitment and coordination
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Social Media for purposes other than transmitting personal information
• Marketing and Computer Graphic skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Positive attitude
• Able to find balance while maintaining a strong worth ethic

Benefits and Salary

• Job Status: Full Time, Salaried
• Starting Salary: $38,000-45,000, depending on credentials/experience
• Benefits: $10,000-15,000 (calculated based on salary)
• Terms of Employment: As specified in the LUM Personnel Policies
• Usual schedule: Flexible, 37.5 hours per week

If interested—please Email, Mail or Drop-off a resume with cover letter to Wes Tillett, LUM Executive Director (careers@lumserve.org | 420 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901). Resumes will be reviewed beginning February 7, 2021.