Program Leader I – Juvenile Crime Prevention

About the role

The Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center seeks a Program Leader I to oversee a statewide juvenile delinquency prevention program. Reporting to senior leadership, you will plan, organize, and manage program activities, partnerships, and resources to advance the Center’s mission.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement program strategies, standards, and performance measures.
• Coordinate with government agencies, schools, law‑enforcement, courts, and community organizations.
• Manage program budgets, requisitions, accounting, and reporting requirements.
• Supervise program staff and oversee marketing, communications, events, trainings, and database management.
• Collaborate with the Research Division to integrate community assessments, data, and evaluation findings into program planning.
• Identify funding opportunities and support program expansion initiatives.

Required profile

• Relevant higher‑education degree (e.g., public administration, criminal justice, social work) or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in program planning, administration, and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong analytical and budgeting skills with ability to produce accurate reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for building partnerships.

Required skills

• Program management and project coordination.
• Budget development and financial oversight.
• Data management and reporting.
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership development.

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.
• Opportunity to lead a high‑impact statewide initiative.
• Professional development within a research‑focused university environment.