Program Leader I (Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center)

Job Title

Program Leader I (Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Important Immigration information: 

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. 

 In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. 

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The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position. 

The Program Leader I, under direction, plans, organizes, directs, manages, and administers a statewide juvenile delinquency prevention program and related initiatives. Participates in strategic planning and goal-setting activities; develops and maintains working relationships with internal and external partners; assists in establishing program standards and objectives; conducts program assessments; and identifies funding and program expansion opportunities.

Manages program implementation, marketing, communications, events, trainings, databases, files, budgets, requisitions, accounting matters, statistics, and reporting requirements. Supervises and manages program staff and coordinates program activities with government agencies, juvenile justice organizations, schools, law enforcement agencies, courts, nonprofit organizations, and other community partners.

Collaborates with the Research Division to incorporate community needs assessments, program data, research findings, and evaluation information into program planning, implementation, assessment, and improvement.

Responsibilities:

Program Planning, Administration, and Management

• Plans, organizes, directs, manages, and administers assigned statewide juvenile delinquency prevention programs and initiatives.

• Participates in strategic planning and goal-setting activities for assigned programs.

• Assists in establishing program standards, objectives, performance measures, and implementation requirements.

• Conducts program assessments to identify program needs, strengths, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

• Coordinates and monitors program activities to ensure alignment with established program standards, objectives, and requirements.

• Identifies funding and program expansion opportunities in support of established program goals.

• Supervises and manages program staff.

• Manages multiple program projects and activities and monitors progress toward established objectives.

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

• Develops and maintains working relationships with internal and external partners, including government agencies, schools, law enforcement agencies, courts, juvenile justice agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community-based organizations.

• Establishes and maintains partnerships that support juvenile delinquency prevention programs and services for youth and families.

• Facilitates stakeholder meetings, workgroups, and other collaborative activities in support of program goals.

• Coordinates cross-system activities with juvenile justice and community partners.

• Represents Prairie View A&M University and the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at assigned statewide forums, coalitions, meetings, and other program-related activities.

• Participates in outreach activities and communicates program information to stakeholders and community partners.

• Facilitates discussions with stakeholders to identify program needs, outcomes, service gaps, and opportunities for program improvement.

Program Implementation, Marketing, Communications, Events, and Training

• Coordinates and manages implementation of assigned juvenile delinquency prevention programs and related initiatives.

• Collaborates with program partners to support prevention and intervention activities based on established program objectives and available research.

• Manages program marketing, communications, outreach, events, and trainings in support of statewide program goals.

• Plans, coordinates, and manages program meetings, trainings, workshops, community engagement activities, and other events.

• Delivers and facilitates training sessions, workshops, presentations, and other program-related activities, as assigned.

• Provides program-related information and technical assistance to agencies and community partners.

• Coordinates and supports volunteers, interns, and other individuals participating in assigned program activities, as appropriate.

• Coordinates communication of program activities, findings, and resources to internal and external stakeholders.

Program Assessment, Research Collaboration, and Evaluation

• Collaborates with the Research Division to support community needs assessments and program assessments related to juvenile delinquency prevention.

• Supports the collection, organization, and management of program information and data in accordance with established procedures.

• Works with the Research Division to support evaluation activities related to program implementation, reach, outcomes, and community needs.

• Uses program statistics, assessment findings, and available research to support program planning, implementation, and improvement.

• Assists with participant feedback, outcome assessments, and other program evaluation activities, as assigned.

• Supports research and evaluation activities associated with assigned programs under the direction of the Research Division.

• Communicates program needs, implementation issues, assessment findings, and recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.

Program Budgets, Requisitions, Data, and Reporting

• Initiates and approves state program requisitions and oversees program budgets and accounting matters.

• Develops, monitors, and maintains program budgets and related financial records.

• Manages and maintains program databases, files, records, and related documentation.

• Compiles and analyzes program statistics and reports.

• Prepares bi-annual, annual, and other required program reports.

• Prepares and presents program activities, findings, and recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.

• Utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and other applicable software to manage program information and reporting requirements.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.

• Four years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Working knowledge of specific agency program.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills. Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work, criminal justice, juvenile justice, public administration, public policy, sociology, psychology, public health, education, or a related field.

• Experience planning, organizing, managing, or administering statewide or multi-site programs, preferably in juvenile justice, delinquency prevention, youth development, community-based programming, or a related field.

• Experience developing and maintaining partnerships with government agencies, juvenile justice organizations, schools, law enforcement agencies, courts, nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders.

• Experience with program planning, strategic planning, implementation, assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement, including the use of program data, community needs assessments, research, or other evidence to inform decision-making.

• Experience managing program operations, including budgets, requisitions, databases, records, reports, communications, trainings, events, stakeholder meetings, or community outreach.

• Experience supervising or managing program staff and coordinating multiple programs, projects, and priorities while meeting established deadlines.

• Familiarity with the Texas juvenile justice system and statewide juvenile delinquency prevention programs, with strong communication, facilitation, organizational, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 09/25/2026

Required Attachments: 

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. 

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae 

• Cover Letter 

Application Submission Guidelines:  

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. 

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process. 

Background Check Requirements: 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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