Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

The JJPOC Senior Project Manager is a full time, grant funded position, in which the individual will provide support to the Tow Youth Justice Institute (TYJI) at University of New Haven and the State of CT Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee (JJPOC).

You will:

The Senior 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 and oversee the JJPOC and its various workgroups in planning and policy development efforts.

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

• 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.

• Seek out opportunities for cross system collaboration.

• Maintain relationships with branches of government in complying with national oversight.

• 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.

• Make recommendations to the JJPOC on needed policy changes, legislation, and program development.

• Lead strategic planning efforts.

• Create and present reports to the JJPOC as required.

• Ensure that all administrative requirements are met including meeting logistics, reports, and access to outside consultants with needed expertise.

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

• Assist in research projects and issue briefs as needed.

• Assist in maintaining contracts with consultants and subcontractors as needed.

• Provide other related support of the JJPOC and TYJI as needed.

You need:

• 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.

What’s In It for You:

• Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.

• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program

• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities

• Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities

• Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEP OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.