About University at Albany:
Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.
Job Description:
The New York State Youth Justice Institute (hereafter the Institute) is seeking to hire a Training & Technical Assistance Specialist. In partnership with NYS and local partners, the Institute's purpose is to ensure that at-risk youth in New York receive the best and most effective services. The Institute's key responsibilities include evaluation of New York State youth justice initiatives, the accumulation and dissemination of information on national evidence-based practices, grant writing and administration, and the provision of technical assistance and trainings to youth justice practitioners and policy makers to enhance the outcomes for youth and young adults, families, and overall public safety throughout the state of New York.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Supporting the development and execution of the Institute's Technical Assistance Plan.
- Delivering in-person and virtual technical assistance and trainings across New York State.
- This position will require the ability to travel within the State. Travel requirements are estimated at 30%.
- Developing assigned training and technical assistance materials and products, including written documents and infographics.
- Developing training curricula, materials, needs assessment instruments, and evaluation activities.
- Completing assigned tasks relevant to training and technical assistance assignments for the Institute's state and local partners.
- Maintaining the YJI's online courses via its learning management system.
- Identifying statewide and locality-specific needs for technical assistance and training in coordination with relevant State and local agencies and practitioners.
- With the assistance of graduate students, supporting localities and practitioners in devising data collection procedures to allow for continuous process and outcome evaluations to ensure the services provided are achieving the desired goals.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Public Policy, Social Welfare, or a related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization, plus at least 5 to 7 years relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in any of the above-mentioned fields plus a minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
- At least 3 to 5 years experience in either direct service to, research into, and/or technical assistance provision focused on at-risk or justice-involved youth or a combination thereof.
- Demonstrated experience utilizing and/or developing best practice literature, evidence-based programming, and in-person and virtual training strategies.
- Demonstrated experience delivering relevant in-person and web-based training and training courses.
- Demonstrated ability to offer technical assistance related to youth and/or young adult-focused research and best practice implementation.
- Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing professional documents.
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.
Preferred Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will have substantive training in and/or direct experience with race, ethnicity and/or gender disparity issues.
- Demonstrated ability to support research translation for diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to support the implementation of participatory action and similar research projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing content on learning managements systems like Moodle or Absorb.
- Experience working in one or more of the following environments: government, academia, or the non-profit sector
Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: Staff Associate, SL4; $75,000-80,000.
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Application Instructions:
Applicants MUST submit the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
- Contact information for three professional references
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Closing date for receipt of applications: This position will remain open until filled. An initial review of applicants will begin on February 9, 2024.