Associate Director Hazing and IPV Prevention

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

31d • Onsite

About The Position

New Mexico State University is seeking an innovative and collaborative professional to serve as the Associate Director of Hazing & Interpersonal Violence Prevention within the newly established Aggie Prevention & Well-Being Programs unit. This exciting leadership opportunity allows the successful candidate to play a central role in shaping a comprehensive campus-wide prevention strategy focused on hazing prevention, interpersonal violence prevention, healthy relationships, consent education, and bystander intervention. Reporting to the Director of Prevention & Well-Being Programs, the Associate Director serves as the senior programmatic leader for these initiatives and works collaboratively with Student Life, Athletics, Housing, Student Conduct, the Office of Institutional Equity, fraternity and sorority life, and other campus partners to foster a culture of safety, accountability, and student well-being. The position leads the development, implementation, and assessment of evidence-informed prevention programs, educational campaigns, and leadership development initiatives that support student success and organizational excellence. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate prevention professional to help build a nationally recognized prevention program while making a meaningful impact on student safety and campus culture at New Mexico's land-grant university.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree + 9 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 7 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of federal hazing law, Title IX, VAWA, and other higher education law and policy issues.
• TIX Training/Certification
• Peer Educator Training/Certification

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• Practical experience with training and development concepts, student organization risk management training, and/or fraternity and sorority advising.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for university prevention initiatives focused on hazing, interpersonal violence, healthy relationships, consent education, and bystander intervention.
• Develop, implement, and assess evidence-informed prevention strategies designed to reduce high-risk behaviors, promote student well-being, and strengthen organizational culture.
• Support the university's comprehensive prevention framework through education, outreach, assessment, and culture-change initiatives.
• Focus on proactive prevention and student engagement, complementing institutional compliance and response functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree