Assistant Director of Operations-Justice Collaboratory

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Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $120,500.00

Overview

The Justice Collaboratory (the JC) is a membership-based social science research center at Yale Law School that brings together an interdisciplinary group of scholars and researchers at Yale and beyond to cooperatively work toward a theory-driven, evidence-informed justice system. Our work is centered around the criminal legal system but is more broadly concerned with the goal of building vibrant communities. Reporting to the Executive Director of the Justice Collaboratory, the Assistant Director of Operations is responsible for the JC’s operations and processes.

Working with all members of the Justice Collaboratory team, the Assistant Director of Operations ensures that staff have the resources and information needed for their research, facilitates collaboration, assists with the Program Coordinator, and works to develop final public-facing products for the varied outputs of the JC. The Assistant Director of Operations coordinates with the University and external partners to facilitate the JC’s business operations, events, fundraising, and communications efforts.

The Assistant Director works in collaboration with the Executive Director and participates in the long-term and strategic planning of the Justice Collaboratory. Serves as a secondary interface with Yale University and Yale Law School, maintaining a knowledge of University policies and processes and ensuring compliance. Identifies operational needs to develop and implement solutions; develops internal processes to manage workflows, information dissemination and access, and administration.

Assists in onboarding new staff and collaborates with other partner centers to support New Haven-based pre-doctoral fellows. Assists with the training and daily oversight of the Program Coordinator role. Assists the Executive Director in managing the center's budget and working in coordination with the YLS Business Office to oversee the center's financial planning and management. Assists in fundraising efforts, including grant writing and strategy; acts as liaison with grantor organizations and with the Alumni Engagement & Development Office.

Oversees the Program Coordinator with contracting suppliers from onboarding to project end and serves as their secondary point of contact after the Program Coordinator. Works closely with the Director of Communications, Director of Research, and Director of Membership to evaluate and identify appropriate means to present the work of the Justice Collaboratory in public-facing materials, including visual and interactive media.

Maintains the brand identity of the JC, ensuring that all public-facing materials are consistent and maintain a high degree of professionalism. Plans and organizes public events for policymakers, students, and the public on campus and in the New Haven community. Works with Director of Membership to plan an annual retreat for the JC membership. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Well-developed planning, organizational, and problem-resolution skills with the ability to continually manage project expectations with team members and key stakeholders.

2. Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite with excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style and negotiate skillfully to address the needs of different audiences.

3. Demonstrated skill in financial management, with the ability to develop and manage program budgets.

4. Proven ability to plan and create high-quality print and digital publications for mass distribution.

5. Ability to manage complex tasks, effective multi-tasking, flexibility, and independent problem solving to meet deadlines.

Preferred Education

Experience working with or in the criminal justice system

Nights/Evenings: Occasionally

Weekends: Occasionally

Principal Responsibilities

1.  Oversees the advancement and growth of the program. Gives direction and leadership supporting the philosophy, mission, strategy, and annual goals and objectives. Assumes primary accountability for disseminating and publishing all program information to create public awareness and support of the program.
2.  Works closely with leadership, internal and external colleagues, and community residents to further develop and implement strategic plans.
3.  Identifies, solicits, and cultivates community partnerships and collaborations to assist in the development and growth of the program. Develops the metrics to identify and measure the success of the program. Responsible for measurements of grant success and related evaluation.
4.  Assists in identifying and evaluating potential future funding sources, and contributes to the submission of grants and contracts supporting the program, including the annual submission and writing of all content areas and budgetary sections of grant applications. Develops and manages the program’s operating budget.
5.  Develops the administrative infrastructure of the program. Manages human resource and administrative functions of the program, including staffing and hiring, supervision, performance development, counseling and discipline, if warranted. Oversees and manages information systems, facilities, and space needs.
6.  Investigates, identifies, implements, and oversees the maintenance of systems to gather, track, and report information to support the initiatives of the program. Tracks all program activities and regularly informs leadership of progress on each initiative. Recommends structural or programmatic adjustments, changes or additions based on full knowledge of missions, goals, and objectives.
7.  Initiates, designs, and manages the compilation of program communications; identifying outreach potential, and promoting philanthropic and collaborative support of the program. Contributes to the development and assists in the management of content on the program’s website and monitors all changes and additions to the editorial content.
8.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum requirement of Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

01/23/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (24)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)

Work Model

Hybrid

Location

127 Wall Street, New Haven, Connecticut

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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