Associate Director of Partnerships and Programs - Prison Education Program

Overview

Arts & Science is seeking a talented Associate Director of Partnerships and Programs to join the Prison Education Program (PEP). This individual will serve as a lead member of PEP team. Work with faculty and executive directors on long-term strategic planning, program development, and coordination of day-to-day operations across PEP's three key work areas: college-in-prison degree programs, continuing education, and re-entry support. Conceptualize partnership-building programs and strategic development plans. Develop and lead communication efforts, including overseeing the maintenance of the program web site, designing newsletters, and organizational assessment and funding reports. Lead documentation projects, coordinate student workers for programmatic goals and media representation, and create new digital and print content. Conceptualize and plan new special events and workshops at Wallkill Correctional Facility and NYU Washington Square.

Responsibilities

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree

Required Experience:
5+ years Relevant experience in the nonprofit, social service, or higher education sector. Must include knowledge of program administration and experience with budget management and financial record keeping. Demonstrated understanding of media and/or organizational communications strategies.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong written and communication skills. Excellent organizational skills, cultural competency, and problem solving skills. Knowledge of budget management and financial recordkeeping and grant reporting skills. Experience working in an educational setting, either formal or informal student-facing programming. Excellent editing skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to think strategically and analytically about internal and external communications and best practices.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Experience working with adult learners and/or structurally oppressed groups in a community-based or social service-provider organization. Knowledge of communications and equitable development principles and practices. Familiarity with web communications and design. Ability to work with diverse students, staff and faculty, including specifically communities impacted by the criminal-legal system. Skilled at disseminating information to different audiences and facilitating popular education opportunities.