Associate Director of Partnerships and Programs - Prison Education Program
New York University· Higher Education· Oct 10, 2026 · 17d ago
New York, NY, United States
In office
Full-time
Director
$130K–$168K est.
5+ years exp
Job description
Arts & Science is seeking a talented Associate Director of Partnerships and Programs to join the Prison Education Program (PEP). This individual will s erve as a lead member of the Prison Education Program (PEP) team. Work with faculty and executive directors on long-term strategic planning, program development, and coordination of day-to-day operations across PEP’s three key work areas: college-in-prison degree programs, continuing education, and re-entry support. Conceptualize partnership-building programs and strategic development plans. Develop and lead communication efforts, including overseeing the maintenance of the program web site, designing newsletters, and organizational assessment and funding reports. Lead documentation projects, coordinate student workers for programmatic goals and media representation, and create new digital and print content. Conceptualize and plan new special events and workshops at Wallkill Correctional Facility and NYU Washington Square.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree
Required Experience:
5+ years Relevant experience in the nonprofit, social service, or higher education sector. Must include knowledge of program administration and experience with budget management and financial record keeping. Demonstrated understanding of media and/or organizational communications strategies.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong written and communication skills. Excellent organizational skills, cultural competency, and problem solving skills. Knowledge of budget management and financial recordkeeping and grant reporting skills. Experience working in an educational setting, either formal or informal student-facing programming. Excellent editing skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to think strategically and analytically about internal and external communications and best practices.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Experience working with adult learners and/or structurally oppressed groups in a community-based or social service-provider organization. Knowledge of communications and equitable development principles and practices. Familiarity with web communications and design. Ability to work with diverse students, staff and faculty, including specifically communities impacted by the criminal-legal system. Skilled at disseminating information to different audiences and facilitating popular education opportunities.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $85,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
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