Project Director for Office Violence Against Women; OVW Campus Grant

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UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed.

EHRA Staff

Project Director for Office for Violence Against Women (OVW) Campus Grant

000600

$58,000-$61,000

Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the department. Some overnight travel to meetings, conferences, and professional development related to the program is required.

Full-Time

12 Months

The Project Director will assist with the management of the Department of Justice Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) Grant to reduce sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking on campus program. The Project Director will serve as point of contact for the OVW Grant and manage implementation of grant programs and activities, grant reports and assessments, OVW correspondences, and budget management.

The Project Director will have responsibility for ensuring the development and implementation of statutory and other program requirements, as well as coordinating and managing all grant-related activities. They will have primary responsibility for building and/or strengthening collaborative relationships with the internal and external stakeholders supporting and advancing the project objectives and for directing timelines and tracking progress towards project completion.

This is an exempt position reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.
The Project Director is a position that is contingent upon funding which is anticipated to end on September 30, 2028.

Exempt

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• One (1) to two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience in prevention and response in the area(s) of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.
• Experience working in higher education.

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Three (3) to five (5) years related experience with victim services and or related programs, this includes sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking prevention projects.
• Knowledge of the Department of Justice – Violence Against Women (OVW) Grants/Program
• Experience in implementing comprehensive policies and protocols for OVW grant projects within a college and/or university setting
• Knowledge of Title IX, VAWA, Clery Act, and other related federal and state statutes re: sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking prevention projects.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Works with a spirit of collaboration, respect, and collegiality.
• Demonstrates accountability.
• Possesses the cultural intelligence to serve the entirety of the University community when responding to or addressing equity, access, and safety concerns.
• Ability to ensure strict confidentiality around sensitive issues and maintain high ethical standards.
• Ability to maintain a neutral, fair, and unbiased manner.
• Ability to work in stressful situations in a professional, respectful, and collegial manner.
• Ability to take initiative to organize and prioritize a heavy and diverse workload to meet stringent deadlines with little oversight.
• Ability to work effectively and build strong alliances…