Assistant Director for Violence Prevention

Details

Posted: 09-May-26

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Internal Number: 67868

Position Number: 012029

Department: Counseling & Health Serv (Adm)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 12

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Director's primary responsibility includes overseeing the implementation of interpersonal violence prevention and sexual health education programming, including workshops, campus-wide outreach events, and awareness campaigns. This position leads the implementation of the Green Dot Strategy, a national, evidence-based bystander intervention strategy designed to mobilize students, staff, and faculty to react, intervene, and engage in proactive behaviors to prevent interpersonal violence.

Program Coordination:

• Oversee the implementation of the Green Dot Strategy, including coordinating an active training schedule and action-based events to mobilize students in violence prevention
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders (student leaders, faculty, staff, and community partners) to promote Green Dot and integrate it into campus culture
• Recruit, develop, and lead a multidisciplinary team of faculty and staff serving as Green Dot trainers

Outreach Coordination:

• Coordinate large-scale campus-wide events and activities with a focus on interpersonal violence and sexual health, such as lectures, workshops, interactive outreach events, and educational programming.
• Oversee the coordination of existing signature events such as Take Back the Night, Relationship Violence Awareness Month, Stalking Awareness Month, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
• Identify and collaborate with campus and community partners to enhance outreach and increase student access to health and well-being resources.

Health Education:

• Oversee development of educational programming and content with a focus on interpersonal violence and sexual health, including workshops, marketing, outreach, and social media
• Serve as a health educator to students by delivering workshops, training, and presentations on interpersonal violence and sexual health topics, including stalking, relationship violence, sexual violence, and healthy relationships
• Assist in the development of training and educational programming on additional wellbeing topics impacting college students

Assessment:

• Use appropriate assessment and evaluation methods to measure program impact and assess learning outcomes
• Coordinate and maintain all data collection activities for violence prevention and sexual health programming

Department Outreach:

• Assist with the coordination of departmental signature events, support departmental education programs (i.e., Wellness Jeopardy), active participant in staff meetings, assist with monthly reports, etc., and other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience / Education:

Master's or advanced degree in a related field required. Most relevant fields of study include (but are not limited to) public health, health promotion, higher education leadership, social work, gender and sexuality studies, or related fields.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

• Master's degree in related fields required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as skill in presenting effectively to faculty, staff, and students
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively to address programmatic issues and needs, while making independent, professional decisions and considering the input of various stakeholders
• Demonstrated skills in a variety of educational methods, including presentations, workshops, trainings, and small group discussion/facilitation
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, manage time efficiently, and prioritize tasks