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David Marzahl
06-22-2007, 10:57 AM
Good Afternoon,

The Center for Economic Progress is currently seeking a qualified
individual for the position of Manager, The Tango Project. Please see
the position announcement below. If you are interested in this
position, please send a resume and cover letter to:

Gregory D. Fields, Director of Administrative Operations
29 E. Madison St., Suite 900
Chicago, Illinois 60602 Fax# (312) 252-0285

Please feel free to forward this to anyone you know who might be
interested in this position.

Thank you so much,

David Marzahl
Executive Director
Center for Economic Progress
29 E. Madison, Suite 910
V: 312-630-0280
F: 312-252-0285
dmarzahl@centerforprogress.org

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Immediate Opening

Manager, The Tango Project

The Center for Economic Progress seeks a project manager to work with
and guide staff, volunteers and partners in the creation of a pilot
between the Center and H & R Block. This initial one (1) year pilot will
involve utilization of H & R Block tax software in selected Center for
Economic Progress tax sites to determine its usefulness and
applicability to
the organization. Duties will include program planning and management of
the project, i.e. development and expansion of stakeholder
relationships, overseeing plan for data integration between existing
Taxwise data files and H & R Block software, and overseeing plan for
analysis of H & R Block financial products and their applicability and
suitability for the Center's clients and programs. Additional duties
will include project analysis and
evaluation with emphasis on tax return quality and efficiency of
identified pilot project tax sites and supervision of assigned staff and
consultants connected to the project.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Programs.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Accounting. Masters
degree preferred.

Four years supervisory and/or project management experience in the field
of accounting, tax preparation or other financial services.
Experience in non-profit management preferred.

A background and working experience in Information Technology, along
with
a strong working knowledge of tax preparation software is required.

Applicants must have ability to meet deadlines and ability to
troubleshoot and identify alternative solutions to problems.

Willingness to conduct regular travel around the state along with
occasional
national travel.

Effective organizational skills and effective oral and written
communications skills are required.


Compensation:
This position is currently funded for one (1) year, as a full-time
position with a competitive annual salary range of $55,000-$60,000 with
an attractive
benefits package.


To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to:

Gregory D. Fields, Director of Administrative Operations
Center for Economic Progress, 29 E. Madison St., Suite 910
Chicago, Illinois 60602 , Fax # (312) 252-0285

--no telephone inquiries please-

The Center for Economic Progress is an Equal Opportunity Employer which
values a culturally diverse workplace and welcomes persons with
disabilities. For more information, visit our website at:
www.centerforprogress.org

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