Rutgers University
Director of Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance
Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
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 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. VPVA offers trauma-informed mental health support for individuals impacted by interpersonal violence, advocating for survivors and connecting them with on‑campus and community 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, among others, 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 builds 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 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 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 adults and adults Experience and comfort with facilitating presentations, groups of all sizes, and engaging students in discussions 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, social media platforms, and related tools. 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 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. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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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 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. VPVA offers trauma-informed mental health support for individuals impacted by interpersonal violence, advocating for survivors and connecting them with on‑campus and community 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, among others, 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 builds 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 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 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 adults and adults Experience and comfort with facilitating presentations, groups of all sizes, and engaging students in discussions 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, social media platforms, and related tools. 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 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. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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