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Director of Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, Newark

Oct 23, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Director of Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Student Affairs and Services
Department	Student Affairs - Nwk
Overview	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 to students, faculty, and staff on topics such as 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 both on-campus and community-based resources to promote healing and empowerment.
Posting Summary	Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Director of Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Health & Wellness, this position will be directly responsible for assessing and providing primary prevention, education, direct service, and confidential support related to interpersonal violence, to the Rutgers University-Newark campus community. This position is responsible for an not limited to the following: Provides direct, clinical services to students who experience interpersonal violence and other forms of violence, and will provide advocacy and support to students via on campus, criminal justice, and community resources Responds to and advocates for diverse student needs and build support and collaboration within the university community and within the Newark community, as appropriate, to provide comprehensive care for students Organizes, plans, implements and evaluates policies, programs, and services needed to strengthen university and community capacity to effectively address violence prevention and victim assistance Proactively works to improve student health and safety, student resilience, and public relations in this area for the Rutgers-Newark university community Oversee professional staff and student-led volunteers as well as lead in-house programs that support the wellness of RUN students, provide education and prevention efforts, and support trauma-informed mental health for those impacted by IPV
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	07
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	94492.000
Mid Range Salary	119604.000
Maximum Salary	144715.000
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: 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
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master's Degree or higher in higher education administration, social work, counseling or other related field A minimum of 5 years' experience in violence prevention, counseling and advocacy for survivors of interpersonal violence
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	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 is required Significant experience with prevention programming as it relates to sexual and relationship violence Clinical experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, and experience working with adolescents, young adult and adults Experience and extreme comfort with facilitating presentations, groups of all sizes, engaging students in discussions and utilizing various techniques to engage audience 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 the state of NJ (LCSW, LPC)
Equipment Utilized	The individual in this position will need to be skilled with Microsoft Office, Instagram, Facebook, our website software, Twitter, Adobe products, and other social media platforms.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	May need to work late nights or weekends for specific programs and campus initiatives at the request of the supervisor or Student Affairs leadership.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST2180
Posting Open Date	10/23/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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