Pathway Home Program Manager - Professional Staff

Vincennes University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vincennes University (VU) is seeking a Pathway Home Program Manager (Full-Time, Grant-funded) to deliver reentry and workforce development services across multiple counties in Region 8. You will help job seekers create IDPs, provide trauma-informed support, and work with jail staff to conduct in-jail visits where permitted.

The role includes overseeing grant implementation, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with the Executive Director of Workforce Development Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Social Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or 5 years of directly related experience in employment and training field.
• Knowledge and support of the University and Statewide Services mission and philosophy.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse population including university administration, faculty, staff, grant clientele and community partners.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Outstanding planning, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel by both public transportation as well as private transportation including self-transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day implementation of the Pathway Home grant, ensuring alignment with grant requirements and program design.
• Execute the core program model, refining operations and driving continuous improvement throughout the program lifespan.
• Ensure compliance with all Pathway Home grant terms, including participant eligibility, service delivery, performance benchmarks, and documentation standards.
• Represent Region 8 in grant-related meetings, site visits, and audits, and foster strong communication among stakeholders.
• Manage participant documentation, enrollment files, and intake logistics.
• Provide one-on-one case management to incarcerated and recently released job seekers.
• Facilitate program intake, risk and needs assessments, and career evaluations.
• Develop and maintain IDPs linked to training, employment, and support services.
• Provide job readiness training (resume building, interview skills, digital literacy, etc.).
• Guide job seekers through job placement and post-release occupational training pathways.
• Follow up with job seekers for at least 12 months post-release to support stability and job retention.
• Connect job seekers with housing, legal aid, mental health, and substance abuse treatment services.
• Coordinate and train other identified career advisors to ensure effective recruitment, enrollment, and case management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Planning and prioritization

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Social Science, Business Administration, Public Administration

Job description

Description

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY POSITION DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT:

Workforce Development

AREA:

Workforce Development and Community Services

POSITION:

Pathway Home Program Manager

(Full-Time, Professional, Non-Tenure)

LOCATION:

Region 8

Job Description:

The Pathway Home Program Manager is responsible for deliveringreentry and workforce development services to incarceratedindividuals returning to the following counties: Brown, Daviess,Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Owen and Orange. Their primarygoal is to help job seekers develop and follow IndividualizedDevelopment Plans (IDPs), overcome reentry barriers, gainemployment, and reduce recidivism through consistent,trauma-informed, and strengths-based support.

This is a full-time, grant-funded position supported througha competitive grant. Employment is contingent upon continued grantfunding and is expected to run from August 1, 2025 – December 31,2028. Continued employment beyond this period is dependent onrenewal or availability of additional funding.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the day-to-day implementation of the Pathway Home 6grant, ensuring alignment with the grant requirements and theestablished program design.

• Execute the core program model as outlined, while leadingefforts to refine operations and drive continuous improvementthroughout the program lifespan.

• Ensure compliance with all Pathway Home 6 grant terms,including participant eligibility, service delivery, performancebenchmarks, and documentation standards.

• Represent Region 8 in grant-related meetings, site visits, andaudits, and foster strong communication among allstakeholders.

• Manage participant documentation, enrollment files, and intakelogistics.

• Provide one-on-one case management to incarcerated and recentlyreleased job seekers.

• Facilitate program intake, risk and needs assessments, andcareer evaluations.

• Collaborate with jail staff to conduct in-jail visits on aregular basis as permitted and agreed upon by the facility.

• Develop and maintain Individualized Development Plans (IDPs)linked to training, employment, and support services.

• Provide job readiness training (resume building, interviewskills, digital literacy, etc.).

• Guide job seekers through job placement and post-releaseoccupational training pathways.

• Follow up with job seekers for at least 12 months post-releaseto support stability and job retention.

• Connect job seekers with supportive services (housing, legalaid, mental health, substance abuse treatment, etc.).

• Coordinate and train other identified career advisors to ensureeffective recruitment, enrollment, and case management ofparticipants pre- and post-release.

• Track and report on performance indicators, includingemployment rates, earnings, credential attainment, and recidivismreduction, using data to inform program enhancements.

• Prepare and submit timely reports to internal leadership,grantor(s), and external stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy andtransparency.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director of WorkforceDevelopment Services and fiscal leadership to support accuratefinancial tracking, reporting, and compliance.

RESPONSIBLITIES OF JOB :

The Pathway Home Program Manager reports directly to the ExecutiveDirector of WorkOne Development Services and receives generalsupervision and guidance as required. Administrativeresponsibilities are to be performed within the general policies ofVincennes University and the legislative requirements for grantprograms and funding sources. The individual exercises daily,independent non-routine decision making which demands initiative,excellent management skills, sound judgment, and positivecommunication skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Social Science, BusinessAdministration, Public Administration OR a minimum of five (5)years of directly related experience in the employment and trainingfield; case management background experience preferred.

• The individual must demonstrate a knowledge and support of theUniversity and Statewide Services mission and philosophy.

• The individual must possess the ability to work cooperativelywith a diverse population (university administration, faculty,staff, grant clientele and community partners).

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)required.

• Must possess outstanding planning, prioritization andproblem-solving skills.

• Position also requires a valid driver’s license and the abilityto travel by both public transportation as well as privatetransportation including self-transportation.

Summary

Vincennes University (VU) is a premier learning institution widelyrecognized for its leadership in innovation and the delivery ofsuccessful educational experiences. VU develops people and enhancescommunities through accessible, high-quality academic programs,strategic partnerships, and active engagement.

Vincennes University is an accredited, equal opportunity /affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color,ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteranstatus. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972Vincennes University does not discriminate on the basis of sex,including sexual harassment, in its educational programs andactivities, including employment and admissions. Questions specificto Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinatoror to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.