YSI Technical Assistance Program Manager

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $74,900 - Midpoint: $101,100 (Salaried E12) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department/Organization: 224107 - YSI-Contracts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Normal Work Schedule: Varies -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for remote work subject to University policy [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fua-public.policystat.com%2Fpolicy%2F16451842%2Flatest%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ctccrenshaw%40ua.edu%7C3979c597cb764b40754a08df07ad1b14%7C2a00728ef0d040b4a4e8ce433f3fbca7%7C0%7C0%7C639238112202431829%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=k4xESRcLycb%2FPt2vV69oQuz2l%2BGWlqWvNcplySTlquA%3D&reserved=0]. If an applicant is selected and will request to work from a state where the University does not currently have other regular employees, that applicant may be referred to the University’s 3rd Party Employer of Record, nextSource, to serve as the official employer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Job Summary: The YSI Technical Assistance Program Manager oversees the daily operations of quality assurance, request for proposal (RFP) processes, grant application and administration processes, and other technical assistance efforts on behalf of the Alabama Department of Youth Services. Provides leadership, guidance, and support to program staff to ensure effective service delivery and a collaborative work environment. Works closely with the Director of the Youth Services Institute to address operational issues and maintain program quality and compliance. Assists with the development and management of grant and contract funded programs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Department Summary: Collaborates with community partners serving justice-involved youth. Represents the Youth Services Institute (YSI) through professional presentations, trainings, and conference participation at the local, state, and national levels. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Required Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree and six (6) years of administrative experience in juvenile justice, child welfare, program management, or child and adolescent mental health. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in an academic discipline closely related to the services provided by YSI. Administrative experience in community-based programming. Grant writing and grant management experience. Knowledge of the juvenile justice system. Licensure in a related discipline to practice in the State of Alabama at the level of independent practitioner. Experience with provisioning and coordinating services to justice-involved youths and their families. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. 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