Program Director - UC Corrections Institute

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About the University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute

The University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute (UCCI) translates research into practice by conducting research on correctional interventions, developing evidence-informed and evidence-based tools, and providing training and technical assistance to professionals working with justice-involved populations. UCCI is housed in the School of Criminal Justice in the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH) at the University of Cincinnati (UC).

At its core, UCCI uniquely combines theory and practice through two avenues of innovation. The research pathway serves to study and support data-driven strategies that advance evidence-based approaches in corrections. The implementation pathway serves to apply correctional research in ways that strengthen program effectiveness, encouraging professionals to become “agents of change.” This partnership helps to substantially narrow the gap between academic research and correctional practice in ways that positively impact lives and shape safer communities.

Job Overview

UCCI is currently recruiting a highly qualified Program Director to contribute to the organization's business operations by directing, developing, and managing large scale and complex projects. Under the UCCI Associate Director of Center Operations, the selected candidate will oversee projects and ensure that the goals of the project are achieved through project tracking and service delivery. Responsibilities include creating schedules and communicating with team members, internally and externally, to ensure that each phase of a project proceeds as planned and overseeing, with guidance, the planning and tracking of financials. This position is grant funded for one year. If there is no additional funding to support this position after one year, the position will end.

Essential Functions

• Direct project teams and oversee group projects using strong project management skills, leading the delivery of larger sized projects within planned timelines, budget margins and quality specifications.
• Perform needs assessment by evaluating projects for quality, appropriateness of content and effectiveness of materials and make recommendations.
• Develop and collaborate on program materials including presentations and inquiries, and provide information and maintain records for integration of project deliverables
• Oversee project budgets, approve, and monitor expenditures and prepare financial reports.
• Develop and implement project related policies and procedures.
• Act as a liaison and coordinate communication with internal departments, external entities and community organizations.
• Collaborate with staff to achieve UCCI vision and mission.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Eight (8) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requi