Interim Director, Sexual Violence Education and Prevention

Job Description: Arcadia University seeks an individual to serve in the position of Interim Director of Sexual Violence Education and Prevention. This is a fully grant-funded, 28 hours per week position. The position will end on May 31, 2026 with option to interview for regular position if grant is renewed. Reporting to the Vice President for Campus Life & Dean of Students, the Interim Director of Sexual Violence Education and Prevention will lead Arcadia & Office of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Education and Prevention (OSVEP) and will maintain a comprehensive violence prevention program. The Interim Director will also provide institutional support as described in the approved grant proposal to campus units concerning sexual and gender-based violence response and prevention. Additionally, the Director will provide day-to-day management and oversight of the College& Sexual Violence Prevention Grant through the Department of Justice & Office of Violence Against Women (OVW).

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Coordination of Grant Objectives:

• Provide oversight and coordination of identified grant objectives, including training programs for campus departments, law enforcement, and local victim advocacy agencies to assure effective crisis response and long term support and care for campus victims.
• Develop and manage the Coordinated Community Response trainings and workshops.
• Create, execute, track, and assess campus wide education awareness and prevention programs throughout the academic year.
• Attend a grant orientation, three yearly Technical Training Institutes, scheduled webinars and any other training required by the grantee.

Tracking and Reporting of Grant Activity:

• Ensure that project objectives are met and outcomes are tracked within the guidelines of the grant.
• Maintain records of program progress and evaluate program activities.
• Communicate with the Office of Violence Against Women about budget, budget modification (if applicable) and project status.
• Manage grant budget in partnership with the finance department. Coordinate data collection and submission for all required reports.

Community Outreach and Involvement:

• Engage with Arcadia community to enhance knowledge and development of awareness of OSVEP work.
• Develop processes with campus offices for reporting and addressing sexual and gender-based violence.
• Provide insight and expertise to campus committees on OSVEP work.
• Serve as a key partner in collaborating with campus units to address incidents of sexual and gender-based violence.

Serve as Non-Confidential/Confidential Resource Provider and First Call Response:

• Coordinate with on or off campus sexual assault crisis service center or domestic violence program.
• Assist the reporting party in contacting or reporting to campus via the Office of Equity and Civil Rights or local law enforcement agencies
• Notify the reporting party of their rights and the institution's responsibilities regarding a protection order, no contact order, and any other lawful orders issued by the institution or by a criminal, civil, or tribal court.
• Attend administrative or institution-based case related meetings and/or hearings as the advisor or support person of the student's or employee's choice.
• Serve as First-Call Responder.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master degree from an accredited program in higher education, student affairs, counseling services, gender studies, social work, or other related areas.
• Three years of related experience in an educational or social services setting.
• Ability to travel to Christiana, Delaware to meet with students as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with OVW grant
• Experience instructing bystander intervention

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational, communication, and coalition building skills.
• Work experience and/or general knowledge of sexual assault, domestic/dating violence and stalking; and accepted practices in violence prevention.
• Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, students, administration, and the community, including individuals of diverse backgrounds, life experience, and abilities.
• Ability to travel for grant-related trainings and institutes

Application Instructions:

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based, authentic educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has consistently ranked Arcadia first in the nation for study abroad, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for 10 consecutive years. The University's graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Education, and Public Health are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and a top performer for social mobility. Arcadia is home to a close-knit and welcoming community that supports students throughout their journey. Arcadia's quality academic programs, unique approach to a liberal arts education, and supportive community guide students toward degree completion and career success. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.

We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work.

At Arcadia University, our Lived Values are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates who embrace those values. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.

Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, generous tuition benefits for employees and their families, retirement benefits, health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Position Code: AC0194