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Program Director
We’re Hiring: Program Director
Reports To: Senior Leadership
Location: Ossining, New York
Position Status: Full-Time
Start: ASAP
About Hudson Link
Hudson Link (hudsonlink.org) empowers incarcerated men and women to realize their academic and economic potential by managing degree-granting college programs and providing essential re-entry support. Established in 1998, Hudson Link has transformed over a thousand lives helping incarcerated men and women make a positive impact on their own lives, their families and communities, resulting in lower rates of recidivism, incarceration and poverty.
Working with eight college partners, Hudson Link provides funding, management and organizational support for academic programs leading to a college degree at five correctional facilities including Greene, Shawangunk, Sing Sing, Taconic and Sullivan. As we continue to grow it is essential that Hudson Link continue to focus on best practices while assessing new and strategic initiatives and innovative ways to provide a quality college education to incarcerated students.
What You Will Do
Program Management (60%):
Oversee Hudson Link college preparatory programs and degree-granting programs at up to five correctional facilities
Supervise, coach and develop four Academic Coordinators, who serve as the key program staff in each correctional facility
Work with Hudson Link management team to build out alumni services, including managing an Alumni Case Manager
Oversee coordination between Hudson Link Alumni Services and the men’s house of New Beginnings, Hudson Link’s new post-release housing option for released program alumni
Ensure that programs are operating in compliance with all policy regulations, including the regulations of Hudson Link, program partners, and DOCCS
Ensure that Hudson Link meets and/or exceeds all key programmatic outcomes
Executing on strategic programmatic goals coming out of board meetings
Organize quarterly program staff meetings
Draft budgets for each program site
Troubleshoot and resolve any key issues related to programming
Recruit and train any additional program staff members when necessary
Program Development & Data Evaluation (20%):
Ensure that all relevant program data is collected, input, and analyzed in a timely fashion by program staff
Analyze data to assess strengths and growth areas; use data to recommend program enhancements
Build relationships with new and potential partners, including correctional facilities, college institutions, and re-entry/prevention organizations, as determined by the Executive Director
Expand services by implementing new and creative ways to fulfill the organization’s mission
Member of Management Team (20%):
Serve as liaison between program staff and management team and program staff and board
Contribute to management team decisions and overarching strategy
Develop funding proposals to encourage sustainability of existing programs in conjunction with the Development Director, under the guidance of the Executive Director and consistent with Hudson Link’s strategy approved by the Board
Participate in the Board’s Program Committee, Alumni Committee, and Performance Management Committee
Participate in board meetings where appropriate
Implement and exercise leadership/management best practices
Representing Hudson Link at conferences and other public speaking engagements
Who You Are
Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field preferred; BA minimum
At least 3 years program coordination experience in related field
Experience effectively managing others to achieve ambitious goals
Proficient in MS Office, Salesforce, and program budgeting
Strong communicator and relationship-builder who can compellingly share the organization’s mission and goals to various stakeholders and connect with diverse audiences
Critical thinker who displays strong judgment when prioritizing problems to solve and opportunities to pursue
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Experience working with the criminal justice system and institutions of higher learning a plus
Beliefs regarding corrections and rehabilitation congruent with the mission of Hudson Link
Able to obtain volunteer status from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (N.B. Does not exclude formerly incarcerated applicants)
Willing and able to travel to correctional facilities Hudson Link serves, as well as outside of New York (up to 10%)
What You Can Expect
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
15 days/year paid time off & 9 paid holidays/office closures
Retirement plan: Hudson Link matches contributions to simplified IRA accounts up to 3%
How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter, indicating salary requirements and the date on which you are available to start, to Donna Jacob (djacob@hudsonlink.org) with the subject line, “Program Director”. All qualified applicants will be considered, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Hudson Link provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, criminal justice history, or disability status. We seek to build a diverse staff representative of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.