Director, Gender Violence Education and Outreach

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

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About The Position

Duke University: Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You. 

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Director for Gender Violence Education and Outreach (Prevention), you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports students across the university through prevention, education, engagement, and community partnerships. 

Be Bold. 

What You’ll Do: 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Counseling, Social Work, Education, or a related field.
• One year full-time, post-Master’s experience.
• 2–3 years of experience educating on gender violence in a higher education setting.
• Understanding of gender violence in higher education contexts.
• Knowledge of federal regulations including Title IX and the Campus SaVE Act.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students at multiple levels.
• Supervisory experience with staff, graduate students, and interns.
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build welcoming, equity-centered environments.
• Experience planning and implementing inclusive programs for diverse populations.
• Ability to provide short-term crisis support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive prevention and education framework addressing gender-based violence, consent, healthy relationships, and bystander intervention.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on trauma-informed, equity-centered prevention practices.
• Develop and manage a tiered prevention model with universal, targeted, and high-impact initiatives.
• Assess and refine programs using de-identified data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with relevant laws and policies (Title IX, Clery Act, VAWA).
• Support recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training of staff within the prevention and education portfolio.
• Supervise professional staff, graduate assistants, interns, and/or student employees.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support staff development through regular feedback.
• Oversee and manage programmatic budgets ensuring stewarded resource allocation.
• Represent the program on committees, working groups, and task forces related to wellbeing and violence prevention.
• Serve as a point of contact for survivors navigating campus and community resources.
• Ensure survivors are informed of their rights, options, and available services.
• Advocate for survivor needs across campus departments and external organizations.
• Collaborate with GVPI and campus partners to align prevention efforts with institutional goals.
• Lead outreach and engagement with student organizations and advocacy groups.
• Build and sustain partnerships with community organizations to enhance prevention resources.
• Perform related duties as needed to support departmental and institutional priorities.

Benefits

• Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director