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Department:
The Division of Student Affairs at The University of Mississippi is
seeking a dynamic and talented Director of the Office of
Confidential Advocacy, Support and Education.
The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is
one of the fastest-growing universities in the country. Oxford is
consistently ranked as one of the nation's best college towns, and
our campus has been recognized as the Most Beautiful College Campus
by USA TODAY. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral
Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie
Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in
public service, academics, and business. The university has been
recognized as one of the nation's "Great Colleges to Work For" by
the Chronicle of Higher Education, while the Grove is consistently
recognized as one of college football's premier tailgating
locations.
The Division of Student Affairs enhances and complements the
academic mission of the University by providing services, programs,
and facilities that foster student growth, engagement, and success.
With more than 200 staff members, the division serves over 23,000
students across the Oxford campus through programs and services
that support student success, well-being, access and opportunity,
involvement, community engagement, and leadership. The mission of
Student Affairs is to facilitate a holistic, student-centered
experience that nurtures the growth, development, and talents of
every student in preparation for a lifetime of learning,
leadership, and success.
Job Summary:
Provides strategic leadership for the Office of Confidential
Advocacy, Support, and Education (CASE), including advocacy,
prevention education, support, crisis response, and campus-wide
violence prevention initiatives. Directs departmental operations,
establishes long-term strategic priorities, develops institutional
policies and protocols, oversees assessment and resource
allocation, and serves as the university's primary leader for
support and interpersonal violence prevention efforts. Collaborates
with campus and external partners to promote student well-being,
safety, retention, and success.
The individual serving in this position will play a crucial role in
leading advocacy, prevention education, support, crisis response,
and campus-wide violence prevention initiatives on campus.
This position reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student
Affairs and Dean of Students.
Job Description:
Strategic Leadership & Department Administration
- Provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for all
CASE programs, services, and initiatives.
Establishes departmental goals, priorities, and strategic plans
aligned with divisional and university objectives.
Directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of
departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
Oversees departmental budgeting, resource allocation, grant
opportunities, and fiscal planning.
Develops operational and assessment plans to evaluate program
effectiveness and student outcomes.
Utilizes assessment data, campus climate information, and
emerging best practices to inform strategic decision-making.
Support & Case Management Oversight
- Provides oversight of case management services involving
students, faculty, and staff impacted by interpersonal violence,
crisis situations, and other significant student concerns.
- Oversees departmental response protocols for high-risk and
complex situations.
- Serves as a resource and consultant regarding well-being,
safety concerns, and crisis intervention.
- Coordinates with university leadership regarding significant
student welfare matters and campus response efforts.
- Provides oversight for after-hours crisis response systems and
protocols.
Prevention & Educational Leadership
- Establishes a comprehensive prevention and education framework
to address interpersonal violence, relationship violence, stalking,
sexual misconduct, and related concerns.
- Oversees campus-wide prevention initiatives designed to promote
healthy relationships, consent education, bystander intervention,
and student well-being.
- Evaluates institutional prevention efforts and ensures
alignment with evidence-based and trauma-informed practices.
- Identifies emerging trends and develops innovative strategies
to address student safety and support needs.
Collaboration & Campus Partnerships
- Serves as the primary liaison to university departments,
student organizations, faculty, staff, community agencies, and
external stakeholders regarding advocacy and prevention
initiatives.
- Partners with university leadership to develop coordinated
responses to student support issues and campus concerns.
- Represents the department on institutional committees, task
forces, and strategic planning groups.
- Cultivates collaborative relationships with local service
providers, healthcare organizations, law enforcement partners, and
community agencies.
Personnel Management
- Provides supervision, leadership, and professional development
for departmental staff.
- Establishes performance expectations and evaluates staff
effectiveness.
- Promotes a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration,
and student-centered service.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the
student support and advocacy area.
- Coordinates after-hours on-call rotation for crisis response,
students of concern, and/or sexual violence-related matters.
- Creates, implements, and interprets departmental policies.
- Provides direction regarding departmental assessment strategies
to gauge effectiveness of programs and services.
- Directs case management related to crisis response, students of
concern, and/or sexual violence-related matters.
- Oversees assessment of situations involving students of concern
and determines appropriate courses of action.
- Interfaces with parents, faculty, and staff in an effort to
address issues related to students of concern.
- Develops and manages departmental budget and funding
sources.
- Provides guidance and supervision to staff.
Application Materials:
The candidate should electronically attach a resume and a cover
letter describing qualifications for the position.
Education Qualifications:
Master's (Required)
Experience:
Relevant experience | 7 Years, 5 Years supervisory | Required
Compensation:
$75,545.60 - $113,318.40
Interview Requirement:
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an
interview must notify the Department of Equal
Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable
accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement:
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any
employment practice, education program, or education activity to
all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable
laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based
upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, religion, national origin,
ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected
veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected
status.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe
campus community. UM conducts background investigations for
applicants being considered for employment. Background
investigations include a criminal history record check, and when
appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history
check.