Transformative Youth Justice Hub Director - Binghamton University

Binghamton University; City of Binghamton (NY); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Binghamton University seeks a Youth Justice Hub Director to lead the Transformative Youth Justice Hub within the Couper-Owens Center for Community Schools. This full-time role will plan, implement, and evaluate activities aligned with grant goals, coordinating across school districts and partner agencies.

You will supervise interns, contribute to reporting on outcomes, and ensure youth voice, safety, and well-being are central to all efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in program coordination, youth services, or justice-related programming within the past 10 years
• Experience working with cross-system partners (education, justice, behavioral health, CBOs)
• Knowledge of restorative practices, trauma-informed care, positive youth development, and/or youth diversion strategies
• Effective organizational, communication, and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, youth voice, and culturally responsive practices

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily operations of the Transformative Youth Justice Hub across multiple school-based drop-in center sites
• Coordinate services and communication among cross-sector partners including schools, SROs, probation, mental health providers, and community-based organizations
• Ensure fidelity to grant goals, including the implementation of restorative justice, youth engagement, and diversion-based programming
• Track youth participation, service referrals, and outcomes; contribute to quarterly and annual reporting in collaboration with evaluation team
• Collaborate with Couper-Owens leadership, Change Impact, and community partners to support restorative practices training and community engagement
• Facilitate team meetings and continuous improvement activities aligned with community schools and youth justice models
• Serve as a liaison between Couper-Owens, school districts, and external agencies to ensure youth voice, safety, and well-being remain central to all efforts

Description du poste

Binghamton University is a premier publicR1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character -shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life -promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than abouthaving a great job -it isabout having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge,and community-engaged research, teaching and service,exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmativeaction/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Staff Associate (SL-4)

The Youth Justice Hub Director will be part of the Couper-Owens Center for Community Schools team and will work collaboratively with Center leadership and staff. This full-time position will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Transformative Youth Justice Hub, overseeing the successful planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities aligned with grant goals. The Director will lead day-to-day operations across partnering school districts, coordinate efforts with cross-sector partners, supervise Binghamton University social work interns, and ensure grant deliverables, milestones, and intended outcomes are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the Transformative Youth Justice Hub across multiple school-based drop-in center sites
• Coordinate services and communication among cross-sector partners including schools, SROs, probation, mental health providers, and community-based organizations
• Ensure fidelity to grant goals, including the implementation of restorative justice, youth engagement, and diversion-based programming
• Track youth participation, service referrals, and outcomes; contribute to quarterly and annual reporting in collaboration with evaluation team
• Collaborate with Couper-Owens leadership, Change Impact, and community partners to support restorative practices training and community engagement
• Facilitate team meetings and continuous improvement activities aligned with community schools and youth justice models
• Serve as a liaison between Couper-Owens, school districts, and external agencies to ensure youth voice, safety, and well-being remain central to all efforts

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in program coordination, youth services, or justice-related programming within the past 10 years
• Experience working with cross-system partners (education, justice, behavioral health, CBOs)
• Knowledge of restorative practices, trauma-informed care, positive youth development, and/or youth diversion strategies
• Effective organizational, communication, and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, youth voice, and culturally responsive practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work, education, youth development, or a related human services field
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Visasponsorshipis not available for this position. If you currently needsponsorshipor will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Special Notes:

• *This is a grant funded position

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

BinghamtonUniversity is a tobacco-free campus.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here .

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form .

Deadline for Internal Applicants: October 16, 2026

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.