Project Manager

Project Manager

Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee

Search #22-09A

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SEARCH DESCRIPTION:

The University of New Haven is seeking to hire for the position of Project Manager for the Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee. This is a full time, grant funded position, in which the individual will provide support to the Tow Youth Justice Institute (TYJI) at UNH and the State of CT Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee (JJPOC). The Project Manager will work as a team with other TYJI staff members to achieve the mutual goals of the TYJI and JJPOC of fostering and sustaining youth justice reform. This position involves managing all planning, policy development, and special project activities associated with the work of the JJPOC and the TYJI.

CORE DUTIES:

· Manage the JJPOC and its various committees in planning and policy development efforts.

· Coordinate, facilitate, and document all meetings of the JJPOC and its workgroups and subgroups.

· Ensure that all administrative requirements are met, including website management project deliverables, and reporting requirements.

· Engage various stakeholders in youth justice initiatives, including youth with lived experiences, community voice, law enforcement, state agencies, and advocacy organizations.

· Track juvenile justice legislation, policy and reforms both nationally and in the State of Connecticut.

· Maintain knowledge of the best practices and emerging issues in juvenile justice from an interdisciplinary perspective.

· Collaborate and work with TYJI faculty, staff and students, consultants, and subcontractors.

· Collaborate with TYJI researchers in reviewing and assessing the effectiveness of the youth justice system and making recommendations to the JJPOC on needed policy changes, legislation, and program development.

· Assist in research projects and issue briefs as needed

· Assist in maintaining contracts and budgets with consultants and subcontractors.

· Work in a collaborative way with youth justice initiatives being managed by other government and private entities.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Minimum Qualifications:

· Master’s degree with relevant experience is desired. Bachelor’s Degree with significant relevant experience and a track record of successful project management, planning may be considered.

· Experience working in a related field (criminal justice, juvenile justice, public policy development, public administration, corrections or education).

· Knowledge and experience in planning, research and program development in youth justice

· Ability to develop consensus among committees representing public, private, foundation, and advocacy groups involved in the juvenile justice system.

· Ability to work with and manage the use of outside consultants.

· Ability to review research and integrate it into planning efforts.

· Ability to conduct literature reviews.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Familiarity with current issues in juvenile justice reform.

· Ability to make persuasive presentations to various interdisciplinary audiences.

· Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or other presentation software.

· Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and programs.

Additional Qualifications Desired:

· Experience in project management and grant writing.

· Experience in leading committees.

· Experience with state legislative process.

University of New Haven Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Vision

The University of New Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a diverse institution which celebrates, respects, and values individuals of all social identities. We believe that as members of the university community, our socio‐cultural differences ignite intellectual growth and foster a culture of understanding that embraces our ever‐changing society.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you have the qualifications we are looking for and are interested in working for an institution where the experience of learning is both personal and pragmatic and one that is guided by a distinguished faculty who care deeply about individual student success, we want to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references, all of which will remain confidential, through this link: apply.interfolio.com/102195

If you have any issues with this submittal, please contact us at HRDept(@)newhaven.edu.

It is mandatory that UNH employees abide by all pre-determined Covid related policies and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,517.00 - $128,912.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location