ANN ARBOR, MIPosted a month ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Michigan Poverty Law Program

• Job overview

  The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center Data Coordinator role involves managing data to support immigration legal services for low-income immigrants, impacting service quality and reporting accuracy.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The Data Coordinator will collect and report data for contract and grant requirements, improve data systems, and collaborate with legal and program teams to enhance client services.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers a starting salary of $45,000 with a benefits package including health, vision, dental insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation, holidays, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer status.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates need excellent computer and data management skills, an associate degree or equivalent experience (bachelor's preferred), proficiency with Word, Excel, G Suite, and preferably Salesforce, R, or Python; strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and organizational skills are required.

• Work environment and culture

  The organization values diversity and inclusion, focusing on protecting immigrant rights and serving low-income communities in Michigan and Ohio.

• Company information

  Michigan Immigrant Rights Center is part of Michigan Statewide Advocacy Services, a non-profit providing free legal services to immigrants, older adults, and adults with disabilities across Michigan.

• Team overview

  The Data Coordinator will work with the unaccompanied children’s team, program coordinators, and supervising attorneys in a collaborative environment.

• Job location and travel

  Positions are available in Detroit, Ypsilanti, Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids, Michigan, with some remote work possible for candidates residing in Michigan or Ohio.

• Application process

  Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and complete an online application via the provided BambooHR link; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with monthly onboarding.

• Unique job features

  The role offers the opportunity to improve data systems creatively and contribute to a critical social justice mission supporting immigrant communities.

Company overview

The Michigan Poverty Law Program (MPLP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing legal support and advocacy for low-income individuals and families across Michigan. They focus on issues such as housing, public benefits, consumer rights, and family law, working to ensure access to justice for marginalized communities. MPLP collaborates with local legal aid programs, offering training, technical assistance, and policy advocacy to address systemic poverty-related challenges. Their funding comes from grants, donations, and partnerships with organizations committed to social justice. Established in 1997, MPLP has a history of impactful legal work aimed at reducing poverty and promoting equity statewide.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight your data management skills, proficiency with software like Word, Excel, G Suite, and any experience with Salesforce, R, or Python, as these are preferred for the Data Coordinator role at Michigan Poverty Law Program.

• Emphasize your ability to work collaboratively with teams, your attention to detail, organizational skills, and your commitment to immigrant rights or serving low-income communities, aligning with the program's mission and responsibilities.

• Apply through multiple platforms including the Michigan Poverty Law Program's official career page at https://miadvocacy.bamboohr.com/careers/203 and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of consideration.

• Connect with current Data Coordinators or team members at Michigan Poverty Law Program on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as asking about their experience working with immigrant legal services data or inquiring about the impact of data on improving client services.

• Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords directly from the job description like 'data management,' 'grant reporting,' 'collaboration,' 'Salesforce,' 'R,' 'Python,' and 'immigrant legal services' to ensure it passes automated screenings.

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