University of Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia, PA | United States
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Evaluation Manager - Conviction Integrity Projects, Quattrone Ctr. for the Fair Administration of Justice University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title Evaluation Manager - Conviction Integrity Projects, Quattrone Ctr. for the Fair Administration of Justice
Job Profile Title Manager Research Project B
Job Description Summary Reporting to the Project Manager, the Evaluation Manager will conduct evaluations of grantees under the Upholding the Rule of Law/Wrongful Conviction Review program funded by the Bureau of Justice Administration. This grant program supports wrongful conviction entities providing high-quality and efficient post-conviction representation for defendants in post=conviction claims of innocence. Grantees include innocence organizations and prosecutor's offices engaged in post-conviction investigation and litigation of actual innocence claims. In addition, the Evaluation Manager may be able to provide direct training and assistance to grantees and assist with connecting organizations to subject matter experts to assist them in their funded projects.
Job Description Job Responsibilities - Develop and carry out an evaluation of grantees to examine organizational and structural differences, cultural or hierarchical or other barriers to successful partnerships, or organizational elements that support a successful partnership
- Develop survey and evaluation to deliver to BJA to provide insight on what leads to successful individual projects or collaborations between innocence organizations and prosecutor offices including Identifying impeding elements preventing a project or relationship from achieving its goal
- Develop and carry out an evaluation of Grantees pursuing independent project funded by the grant with BJA
- Complete evaluation and submit report to BJA including analyses of project successes and challenges
- Assist Project Manager in working directly with grantees and prosecutor offices seeking to improve the functioning of existing conviction review unit
- Working with subject matter experts to assist grantees in increasing the efficiency of their programs to reduce risk of error and increase ability to litigate claims of actual innocence
- Coordinating regional and national meetings of grantees
Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with or knowledge of post-conviction investigations or litigation are required.
- Advanced degree (JD, Ph.D., MA) in a qualitative data field (e.g., Sociology) preferred.
- A minimum of five years of successful and relevant professional experience criminal justice with a preference for work in the Conviction Review process.
- The successful candidate will have experience as a prosecutor or as a defense lawyer with significant experience in conviction integrity review and post-conviction practice or will have significant experience with a post-conviction advocacy organization
- Familiarity with and appreciation of the role and mission of the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice and the Law School and its relationship to the University, as well as understanding of the criminal justice system
- Strong ability to articulate that role and interact comfortably with the broad range of individuals and constituency groups crucial to the advancement of the Law School and the Center
- Solid strategic and administrative skills and the ability to establish objectives, set performance standards, and organize and motivate staff, faculty, and volunteers to achieve research goals in timely and cost-effective fashion
- Demonstrated ability to partner with government agencies and/or public organizations to conduct research or to implement change
- Demonstrated capacity for data-driven research
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School Law School
Pay Range $61,046.00 - $90,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits - Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
- Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
- Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
- Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
- University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
- Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
- Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
- Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
- Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
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