Project Director - Queen College : Job Details

Category: Instruction and Social Service

Location: LEHMAN COLLEGE

The Wellness Education and Health Promotion Program housed within Lehman College Student Health and Wellness Services is committed to fostering a culture of healthand well-being through the development of evidence and theory-based programs and activities that empower the campus community to manage their health and make healthy decisions.

Wellness Education invites applicants for the LC SAFE Project Director. LC SAFE is a comprehensive approach to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (DDVSAS) supported by grant funding from the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). We seek candidates who are passionate about working on a team to equip students with the tools and skills necessary to address DDVSAS issues in a culturally conscious manner. The Project Director will be charged with strengthening campus-wide prevention and education activities, as well as convening the Campus Community Response Team (CCRT) and ensuring the project achieves its stated goals.

• Responsible for planning, implementing, and tracking grant activities.
• Establish and chair the CCRT ensuring relevant partnerships are identified and developed in compliance with grant and program requirements.
• Create DDVSAS prevention and awareness training for the campus community.
• Participate in all required virtual and in-person training and technical assistance required by the grant program, including Training and Technical Institutes, webinars, and calls with OVW personnel.
• Spearhead the creation of the LC SAFE strategic plan.
• Develop and disseminate culturally relevant prevention and education materials to the campus community.
• Assist with data collection and assessment of DDVSAS programming as needed.

• Demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusiveness and cultural competence.
• Experience working with underrepresented students and students from at-risk backgrounds.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work with diverse groups, facilitate group processes, and foster collaborative decision-making.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Other duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• A minimum of two years working in victim services or a related field.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Experience with grant management and grant funding.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices for gender-based violence prevention, victim services, and the criminal legal process.

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Department: Health and Wellness Services

Status: Full Time

Pay Range: $30.00-$32.00