Program Manager, RBHS Violence Prevention & Victim Assistance

Rutgers University • Newark, NJ

371d • $80,054 - $122,488

About The Position

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Manager, Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance, within the RBHS Violence Prevention & Victim Assistance Office at Office of Asst Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs. The Program Manager Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance will be directly responsible for assessing the developmental, social and environmental issues, needs and assets at Rutgers Biomedical & Health Sciences (RBHS) related to prevention of and response to interpersonal violence. The Program Manager will provide direct clinical services to students who experience interpersonal violence and will provide advocacy and support to students via on campus, criminal justice, and community resources. The Program Manager will respond to and advocate for diverse student needs and build support and collaboration within the RBHS community and within the New Jersey community, as appropriate, to provide comprehensive care for students. This is a grant funded position which will end on August 31, 2025.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Student Affairs, Social Work, Counseling or a related field is required.
• New Jersey licensure in good standing: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Psychologist required.
• Extensive knowledge of issues of sexual violence, stalking, and other types of interpersonal violence.
• A high level of comfort and ease in working with a diverse student population.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within a college or university environment is preferred.
• Analytic and communication skills; Knowledge, skills, experience in field of interpersonal violence/sexual assault prevention and education.
• Experience assisting individuals that have been victims of sexual/interpersonal violence.
• Knowledge of state and federal statutes related to sexual assault/interpersonal violence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies and protocols related to interpersonal violence in compliance with federal and state mandates and the university mission.
• Lead in assuring implementation of the university and grant directives regarding awareness and education programming, including any mandated programs.
• Create new programs and coordinate planning, training, and evaluation for programs relating to key issues in interpersonal violence of all types and social justice.
• Organize, plan, implement and evaluate policies, programs and services needed to strengthen university and community capacity to effectively address violence prevention and victim assistance.
• Provide direct, clinical services to students who experience sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking.
• Offer resources for university processes and through the criminal justice system; provide advocacy and support including survivor support groups.
• Collaborate with other service providers to offer survivors a comprehensive and tailored approach to recovery.
• Supervise, train, and mentor professional and student staff to increase agency, involvement, and leadership.
• Act as resource for the University community for interpersonal violence information and materials.
• Provide training as needed to students, student groups, departments and faculty.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree