Associate Director, Community Violence Intervention HUP

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

82d • $66,000 - $101,000

About The Position

The Associate Director of the Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Hub is responsible for leading and overseeing the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of Penn's Community Violence Intervention Hub, a central coordinating body for community- and hospital-based violence prevention initiatives. This leadership position manages programmatic and operational responsibilities across multiple violence intervention projects, including but not limited to the Penn Community Violence Prevention (PCVP) program, funded by the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), and the PCVP Schools program, funded by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Cure Violence is a strategic, evidence-based public health approach to reduce and prevent shootings and killings in communities with high rates of gun violence. Key to this work is a skilled team committed to shifting community norms and facilitating behavior change among individuals at highest risk of violence involvement. The CVI Hub Manager/Director will be responsible for supervising and supporting frontline staff across the Hub's initiatives, including community outreach workers, hospital-based violence recovery specialists, and school-based staff. This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of the Penn Injury Science Center and works closely with academic and clinical leadership to ensure coordinated implementation, fidelity to the CVI model, and continuous quality improvement. This is a full-time, grant-funded position contingent upon continued funding. Individuals with lived experience of violence or its consequences are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily operations, including scheduling, training, performance evaluation, case management supervision, and compliance with HR policies.
• Managing project deliverables, budgets, and purchase orders, and ensuring timely, accurate data entry and monitoring using systems such as Charity Tracker.
• Serving as the primary liaison across the PCVP community outreach program, the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program (PTVRP), and the school-based violence prevention initiative.
• Supporting staff well-being and retention by fostering a trauma-informed, team-oriented work environment.
• Convening and providing oversight to the PCVP Community Advisory Board.
• Organizing and attending community events, coalition meetings, and training sessions relevant to CVI.
• Building and maintaining partnerships with local community organizations to ensure participants have access to a continuum of support services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Generous retirement plans including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans.
• Substantial time away from work for personal needs.
• Long-term care insurance for faculty and staff and eligible family members.
• Wellness and work-life resources to support health and balance.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Access to University resources and cultural activities.
• Discounts and special services for faculty and staff.
• Flexible work options for work-life balance.
• Forgivable loan for eligible employees for home buying in West Philadelphia.
• Adoption assistance for qualified expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree