How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) writing sample via the UM Careers website as one combined electronic document. The cover letter should explain how your skills and experience align with the job requirements and why you are applying for the position. Please include all relevant experience and education in your resume. The writing sample should showcase your ability to write professional documents that would be required in this position (e.g., technical report, formal business plan).
Job Summary
The Criminal Justice Administrative Records System (CJARS) is a next-generation criminal justice data platform designed to improve policy-relevant research on the U.S. justice system. To date, the project has amassed a substantial amount of criminal justice data, including 3 billion lines of raw data, which come from 38 states and cover over 200 million criminal justice events. CJARS was recently awarded a $6 million grant from Arnold Ventures to expand project operations over the course of the next three years. We are seeking applications for an Associate Director to join our expanding team and catalyze project growth. As Associate Director, you will lead the business development of CJARS to expand the project, manage internal operations and a team of full-time staff, and develop strategic plans to ensure long-term project sustainability.
Responsibilities*
Leadership and Strategic Planning (30%)
- Lead business development of CJARS to expand the scope of its data products and user-base. This will include expanding data acquisition efforts, guiding the goals of data production, and developing a strategic plan to increase the user-base of CJARS data products.
- Develop and monitor financial projections for the CJARS funding portfolio which includes federal grants, foundational funding, and other revenue sources. Develop budgets and create plans to allocate resources to ensure major project milestones are achieved.
- Engage with the changing external funding landscape and develop new revenue-generating strategies as needed to ensure long-term project sustainability.
- Develop a growth plan for the project to expand staffing and other infrastructure (e.g., IT resources) necessary to increase the overall scope of the project. Also devise a financial sustainability plan that facilitates continued project operations.
External Engagement and Marketing (30%)
- Advise on the development of events, initiatives, and other materials to engage external stakeholder groups, such as criminal justice data providers, data users, and funding partners.
- Represent CJARS at external conferences and other professional meetings.
- Evaluate effectiveness of revenue generating strategies and user-engagement initiatives.
Operational Management (20%)
- Liaise with other departments within the university as needed to accomplish project goals, such as research administration, legal, IT, procurement, and finance.
- Oversee day-to-day decisions that guide each of the main arms of CJARS, including data acquisition, data processing, and development/external researcher engagement.
- Develop and implement internal policies that ensure the achievement of both short and long-range objectives.
Team Management (20%)
- Manage a team of full-time staff. Create work plans and assign tasks.
- Support project team members through professional growth and development.
- Appraise staff performance and recommend promotions or other changes in status.
- Lead hiring process for new staff members.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- 5+ years of experience growing, developing, and leading organizations.
- 5+ years leading staff teams.
- Ability to travel for professional meetings and conferences.
- Experience with budget development and financial oversight.
Desired Qualifications*
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Experience leading a start-up or non-profit.
- Working knowledge of the U.S. criminal justice system, data science, and data acquisition.
Modes of Work
The position is in-person in Ann Arbor, Monday through Thursday. Friday is an optional work-from-home day.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
The salary range for this position is $114,000 to $142,500, please note a higher salary may be offered for highly qualified candidates.
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