University of Pennsylvania-posted 4 months ago
$64,500 - $85,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Philadelphia, PA
5,001-10,000 employees
Educational Services

The University of Pennsylvania's Crime and Justice Policy Lab (CJP) seeks a full-time Program Associate and Senior Program Associate to support and help lead technical assistance, implementation, and applied research activities in Baltimore and Maryland. The Program Associate position is ideal for early-career professionals eager to contribute to innovative efforts to reduce violence and reform the criminal justice system. The Program Associate will support the day-to-day execution of key public safety initiatives and contribute to the Lab's policy research and data-driven decision-making work. The role involves collaboration with internal team members, city agencies, nonprofit partners, and community stakeholders. The Senior Program Associate position will support and help lead technical assistance, implementation, and applied research activities in Baltimore and Maryland. This position is ideal for an early-to-mid career professional with experience supporting cross-sector violence reduction and criminal justice reform strategies. The Senior Program Associate will work closely with CJP's leadership and partner organizations to execute and sustain evidence-informed public safety efforts. The role involves a mix of coordination, day-to-day implementation support, and data-informed decision-making.

  • Coordinate several aspects of CJP's ongoing violence prevention and justice reform projects in Baltimore and the state of Maryland.
  • Assist in the provision of expert technical support to partners, in collaboration with other CJP staff and research collaborators.
  • Support the overall management of CJP's work in Baltimore and statewide, working directly with the Director of Violence Reduction and other staff members.
  • Support and manage components of CJP's violence prevention and justice reform projects in Baltimore and the state of Maryland.
  • Work with the CJP team to provide technical assistance and strategic support to public sector and nonprofit partners.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Violence Reduction and other team members to support grant management, internal operations, and the broader coordination of CJP's work across Baltimore and the state.
  • Lead and support the integration of applied research and evaluation into technical assistance efforts.
  • Bachelor's degree and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required for Program Associate.
  • Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required for Senior Program Associate.
  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant social science field such as criminology, criminal justice, public policy, or economics is preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 to 3 years of professional experience in program/project management, public policy, or program implementation for Program Associate.
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience, including work in public sector, nonprofit, or research roles for Senior Program Associate.
  • Prior work with government agencies, public safety entities, or community-based initiatives is a big plus.
  • A Master's degree in a related field is a plus.
  • Familiarity with criminal justice systems and community violence reduction strategies.
  • Familiarity with basic research methods and comfort working with data.
  • Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
  • Fluency with data analysis software (e.g. Excel, Stata, R) is a plus.
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
  • Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
  • Generous retirement plans including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans.
  • Substantial time away from work for personal needs.
  • Long-term care insurance for faculty and staff.
  • Wellness and work-life resources.
  • Professional and personal development resources.
  • Access to University resources and cultural activities.
  • Discounts and special services for faculty and staff.
  • Flexible work options.
  • Forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home in West Philadelphia.
  • Adoption assistance for qualified expenses.
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