Assistant Director, CVI Leadership Academy

Department
 

UL Crime Ed Lab Program Management

About the Department
 

In cities across the country, people face high rates of gun violence, under-resourced schools, and social harms associated with the criminal justice system -- all of which disproportionately impact people of color. These inequalities have profound consequences on public safety and opportunity. As a society we have failed to address these challenges, in part, because of our lack of understanding of the most effective and cost-effective solutions that can have a real impact on people’s lives. We believe that rigorous research can help.

The University of Chicago Crime Lab and Education Lab partner with cities and communities to use data and rigorous research to design, test, and scale programs and policies that enhance public safety, improve educational outcomes, and advance justice. Our mission is to combine world-class data science and research, in partnership with government agencies, to substantially improve the effectiveness of the public sector and achieve impact at scale.

To learn more about the Crime Lab and Education Lab, visit https://urbanlabs.uchicago.edu/labs/crime.

Job Summary
 

The University of Chicago Crime Lab is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to support ongoing implementation of the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVILA). The Assistant Director will work closely with the senior leadership team of the CVILA and other members of the Crime and Education Labs to ensure the success and sustainability of the academy. The Assistant Director will provide both strategic, operational, and administrative support to the project to ensure effective and efficient implementation. We seek applicants who have program development, program management, program administration and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages program operations and administrative functions which may include planning and scheduling, program evaluation, policy implementation, contract administration, budget management, and fundraising and proposal development.

• Recruits, contracts, onboards, and oversees the work of project subcontractors to ensure a high standard of work and timely completion of deliverables.

• Recruits, engages and provides support to CVILA cohort participants and alumni.

• Systematically identifies student and alumni learning and development, and organizational capacity building needs.

• Leads the identification and development of resources and materials for students, alumni, and the broader CVI field.

• Research current pedagogy for optimal learning experiences and the application of best practices in adult learning.

• Assists in the expansion of course outlines into lesson plans and learning resources.

• Ensures fidelity to the learning objectives of the CVILA curriculum and program model.

• Participate in ongoing program and instructional evaluation to support continuous quality improvement.

• Coordinates immersive experiences for students.

• Coordinates learning opportunities for alumni and field practitioners.

• Provides guidance to CVILA cohorts for capstone projects.

• Provides real-time instructional support to classroom instructors.

• Provides specialized professional expertise in program management. Implements plans for educational programs and initiatives and acts as a liaison between the program and program participants.

• Serves as a key resource for program information. Resolves problems or questions referred by program staff, University administrators, or other contingencies.Performs other related work as needed.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public policy, project management or related field, or another related field.

• Advanced degree.

Experience:

• Experience in Community Violence Intervention.

• Experience working with community-based organizations and passionate about social justice, ending poverty, and advancing racial and gender equity.

• Experien