Senior Project Coordinator, Training and Technical Assistance

Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded in 1920, is a private university whose mission is to prepare students to excel and lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs and has been recognized for academic excellence, nationally and internationally. In addition to its main campus in West Haven, the university has a campus in Tuscany, Italy. Learn more at newhaven.edu.

The Senior Project Coordinator, Training and Technical Assistance assists the Training and Technical Assistance Senior Project Manager on duties specific to the work of the Training and Technical Assistance division of the Tow Youth Justice Institute and achieving its goals as outlined in the TYJI strategic plan.

You will:

• Develop and implement project plans for Transforming Youth Justice Program, Social Justice programs, A Restorative Place, CT Restorative Practice Network, Community Trainings, Social Equity Council and other programs.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Transforming Youth Justice Program cohort application process, eliciting applicants, reviewing, and evaluating all applicant material, and being part of the selection committee of candidates for each program.
• Lead and facilitate Transforming Youth Justice Program sessions with support from the Senior Project Manager.
• Develop and implement with Senior Project Manager a plan for the coordination of individual trainings and sessions for each program, including but not limited to, development of PowerPoints, identification of resources and supporting material and supplies, and working collaboratively with the TYJI Office Manager in other session logistics.
• Lead liaison to guest presenters and speakers for Training and Technical Assistance programs to ensure all scheduling and session logistics are in order.
• Collaborate and work with the Senior Project Manager to facilitate and/or co-facilitate training and programming sessions.
• Lead and coordinate CT Restorative Practice Network meetings ensure all scheduling and meeting logistics are in order.
• Research potential learning guides for existing and new training opportunities. In collaboration with the Senior Project Manager, develop training curriculum for catalogue of fee for service trainings.
• Attend training sessions as scheduled.

You need:

• Bachelors Degree in related subject/concentration required.
• Previous experience working in non-profit grant related role and creating and/or delivering training and curriculum is preferred.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, on-line meeting platforms Zooms, Microsoft teams, Google meets, and other presentation software).
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills including report writing and planning and scheduling. Also proficiency in media literacy and utilization of electronic technology required.
• Excellent time management skills including proven experience in organizing workload, processes, and problem solving.
• Excellent knowledge of applicable operational and business-related policies.
• Media literacy skills in use of electronic technology.

What's in it for you?

• Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependents 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 Years); 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 STEM OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.