Project Coordinator - University of New Haven

Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university situated on the coast of southern New England. It’s a diverse and vibrant community of almost 10,000 students, with campuses around the country and around the world. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety, and public service. We offer more than 100 academic programs, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

Continuing a 50-year tradition of excellence in public service education, the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences enjoys a national reputation as a leader of education in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, National Security, Fire Science, and Homeland Security.

The Lee College continues this tradition with expanded degree offerings that include innovative new programs in Security and Defense Policy, Investigations, and Public Administration.

Our comprehensive and highly ranked programs integrate theory and practice to best prepare our students to be effective and successful in the constantly evolving areas of justice, safety, and security.

Together, with the best traditions of a liberal arts education, our focus on engaged experiential learning prepares our students for the ever-expanding, technologically dependent, and increasingly challenging world of public service.

The Lee College's programs have also been recognized by U.S. News and World Report in its annual Best Colleges listings, ranking #1 in Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs for Veterans, and #2 in Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs.

The Northeast Regional De-escalation Training Center in the Lee College at the University of New Haven invites applications for its Project Coordinator position. This position is funded through a two-year COPS grant that was awarded to the University and is slated to end around December 31, 2024.

You will:

• Collaborate and work with project team, staff, and students to fully implement and schedule the de-escalation training with regional police departments.
• Coordinate outreach to the Northeast region with the program director and coprincipal investigator.
• Coordinate individual session materials with instructors.
• Itemize and track expenses associated with overall program cost, travel, and training session expenditures.
• Coordinate information on trainers in partnered agencies, including resumes, contact information, and training sessions held.
• Keep detailed records on each training session that is provided.
• Make travel accommodations for regional and national instructors.
• Work directly for the Project Director and perform tasks and responsibilities as needed.

You need:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or graduate degree from an accredited university preferred. May substitute degree requirement for previous supervisory law enforcement experience.
• At least three years of professional or administrative experience with excellent organizational skills, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the structure and organization of law enforcement agencies is preferred.
• Understanding of grant-based program/project deliverables, timelines, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to manage and work in a collaborative and professional manner and to adhere to deadlines and to routinely handle multiple priorities.
• Media literacy skills in use of electronic technology (PC, laptop, e-notebooks, wireless phones, cameras, video cameras, microphones, LCD projectors, etc.) and corresponding software in MS programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; social media platforms and website navigation required.

*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEP OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.