Director of Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance

Director of Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance

The Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) at Rutgers‑Newark serves the entire campus community with a mission to prevent interpersonal violence through education, awareness, and support. VPVA provides primary prevention programming and educational outreach on healthy relationships, dating and sexual violence, relationship safety, and consent. In addition to proactive education, VPVA offers trauma‑informed mental health support for individuals impacted by interpersonal violence, advocating for survivors and connecting them with campus and community resources to promote healing and empowerment.

Posting Summary
Rutgers University‑Newark (RU‑N), an urban public research university located in Newark, New Jersey, is seeking a Director of Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance. The position reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Health & Wellness and is directly responsible for assessing and providing primary prevention, education, direct service, and confidential support related to interpersonal violence to the Rutgers‑Newark campus community.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, clinical services to students who experience interpersonal violence and other forms of violence, and advocate and support them via on‑campus, criminal justice, and community resources.
• Respond to and advocate for diverse student needs; build support and collaboration within the university and Newark community to provide comprehensive care.
• Organize, plan, implement, and evaluate policies, programs, and services to strengthen university and community capacity in violence prevention and victim assistance.
• Proactively work to improve student health and safety, resilience, and public relations surrounding interpersonal violence on campus.
• Oversee professional staff and student‑led volunteers; lead in‑house programs that support student wellness, education, prevention, and trauma‑informed mental health for those impacted by IPV.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in higher education administration, social work, counseling, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in violence prevention, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of interpersonal violence.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of sexual violence, stalking, and interpersonal violence; comfort working with a diverse student population.
• Significant experience developing prevention programming on sexual and relationship violence.
• Clinical experience working with trauma survivors, including adolescents, young adults, and adults.
• Experience facilitating presentations and groups of all sizes, engaging students and utilizing varied techniques.
• Prior training as a county‑based Confidential Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Victim Advocate in New Jersey.
• Knowledge of state and federal statutes related to sexual assault/interpersonal violence.

Preferred Qualifications

• A clinical license to practice in New Jersey (LCSW, LPC).

Salary Range
Minimum: $94,492
Mid: $119,604
Maximum: $144,715

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Working Hours
Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, day shift. Hybrid work arrangement may be available under current policy.

Application Requirements

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact information)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. For additional information, see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

For technical assistance with the application process, please contact the ROCS Help Desk at 848‑932‑4444 or ROCSgers.edu.