Associate Director for TUPIT

Tufts University
United States, Massachusetts, Medford
Mar 28, 2025
Overview The Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life prepares Tufts students to become active citizens and community leaders. Tisch College works across Tufts University to engage students in meaningful public service and preparation to take on active roles in public life. It also works to involve faculty in research and teaching focused on community engagement and to link university assets to community-identified needs. The College develops innovative projects and programs to make field-based community knowledge co-creation, practical community-based problem-solving, and civic learning opportunities more accessible and impactful for students and communities. Serving as an innovator and incubator, Tisch College collaborates closely with Tufts schools, departments, and student groups to generate an enduring culture of active citizenship across the university. What You'll Do The Associate Director will work closely and collaboratively with the Founder & Director and the Education & Reentry Sr. Program Administrator to plan the near- and long-term programming of the Tufts University Prison Initiative (TUPIT). The programming includes the Bunker Hill Community College and Tufts degree programs at MCI-Shirley and Souza Baranowski and the Tufts Education and Reentry Network program (MyTERN), on the Tufts Medford campus. The Associate Director will report to the Director and will join the Education & Reentry Sr. Program Administrator, and the leadership of Tisch College in executing the vision for programmatic sustainability and growth. The Associate Director will communicate with TUPIT staff on a regular basis and will assume administrative responsibilities in the areas of 1.) development, including donor cultivation, event production, and grants, 2.) inside-program administration, including liaising communication with faculty and MA Department of Corrections and 3.) academic and reentry advising of incarcerated students engaged in programming at both facilities and supporting student record maintenance, and 4.) mentor cultivation and support. As the program grows and program needs shift, the Associate Director will be expected to engage growth areas in collaboration with the Director and Education & Reentry Sr. Program Administrator. Responsibilities include: Provide comprehensive leadership in key domains of TUPIT's programming and impact work specifically related to the day-to-day, semester-to-semester demands of program administration, including student advising and events cultivation. Support TUPIT's strategic initiatives including development of revenue models. Demonstrate entrepreneurial mindset to generate ideas and action plans for new or stronger revenue sources for TUPIT and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure success of new initiatives. Develop and implement strategies to improve TUPIT's public communications and brand identity; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement public communications strategies; coordinate all public communication products with Tisch College Communications Staff for approval and dissemination. Support a productive and learning-centered culture by developing staff learning agenda that supports continuous improvement and sharing expertise. Through regular meetings, provide mentorship, oversight and work planning support to junior staff, student assistants, contractors, and volunteers within areas of expertise. Provide specific facts and knowledge as requested to staff, internal stakeholders and external stakeholders as needed in response to requests from TUPIT staff, reporters, and other outside audiences. Participate in the organizational meetings, events, and provide support for projects at Tisch College and Tufts University. Specifically, attend all-staff meetings and collaborate with Tisch College staff/stakeholders on various projects, including research-based evaluations of TUPIT programs. What We're Looking For Basic Requirements: Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of a bachelor's Degree with 7 or more years of relevant experience and positions of increasing responsibility Strong track record of building collaborative partnerships and coalition building Demonstrated track record with fundraising Evidence of strong interpersonal skills Experience in academic advising or counseling Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic plans to align organizational goals with long-term vision and impact Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with the national field of higher education in prison Familiarity with Massachusetts prison education and reentry community College advising academic support Pay Range Minimum $71,050.00, Midpoint $88,850.00, Maximum $106,700.00 Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.