Veterans Volunteer Program Director South East Texas Regional Planning Commission

Working Title: Veterans Volunteer Program Director
Department: Veterans Volunteer Program Division
FLSA: Non-Exempt
State Classification: Manager III
Class Number: 1602
Salary Group: B24 - $65,104 - $106,634

The Veterans Volunteer Program Director will be responsible for the oversight and management of a newly created Veterans Volunteer Program Division funded through the Ameri Corps Seniors Veterans Serving Veterans Senior Demonstration Program. The position will perform complex managerial work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, and policies;

developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; preparing and submitting required reports; coordinating and evaluating department activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and monitoring budgeted expenditures. May plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.

• Manages day-to-day activities, overall operations, and administration of the policies of the Ameri Corps Veterans Serving Veterans Senior Demonstration Program grant.
• Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, evaluates, and understands Ameri Corps established program standards.
• Develops long-range plans and implements/coordinates all aspects of the program.
• Establishes priorities and sets performance objectives and timelines.
• Leads and coordinates planning efforts for veteran related volunteer opportunities.
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes program and fiscal data. Ensures timely submission of required documents and programmatic and fiscal reporting to Ameri Corps Seniors.
• Provides direct supervision of all program staff. Interviews, makes recommendations for potential hires, and ensures proper training of employees; counsel's, recommends disciplinary action, and evaluates employees; monitors staff requirements; recommends salary adjustments, promotions, and terminations. May manage staff development plans and activities.
• Represents the program at meetings, conferences/seminars, or on boards, panels and committees.
• Recruits, selects, and places volunteers who are veterans with other veterans who qualify for companionship or respite services.
• Provides volunteer orientation, volunteer training, and is responsible for the overall supervision of all program participants.
• Maintains active involvement with social agencies/resources, aging programs, volunteer management organizations and similar agencies.
• Works with social agencies/resources, aging programs, volunteer management organizations and similar agencies to identify recipients of program services.
• Serves as administrative staff to the Veterans Volunteer Program Advisory Committee and solicits input on matters affecting project operation.
• Works in cooperation with Ameri Corps staff, Advisory Committee members, and program partners to obtain resources for the project, if needed.
• Provides program advocacy and information to the community about the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Experience in the management of a volunteer-related or veteran-related programs is strongly preferred.
• Honorably discharged veteran from a branch of the United States Military is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to the position is generally preferred.
• Verifiable experience and education may be substituted for one another.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the program areas and of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Ability to develop grant proposals, secure resources from outside sources, prepare monthly and annual reports, prepare budgets, and supervise expenditures.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and execute complex rules and guidelines.
• Experience working with volunteer programs and/or veteran programs.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, monitor, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to successfully work independently and as part of a team.
• Possess professional communication and customer service skills.
• Possess strong…