Primary Function: 

The University of the South invites applications for the position of Project Director, Sexual Assault Prevention, reporting to the Associate Dean of Health and Wellness in the University Wellness Commons. This full-time, term hybrid position begins immediately. The Project Director position is primarily remote with occasional travel to campus expected for in-person programming and training.  The grant cycle is set to conclude on 12/1/2023, but there is an opportunity to extend the position by three years, pending additional grant funding.

Opportunities for Leadership: 

This position receives general supervision and broad instruction is provided by the Associate Dean of Wellness and Flourishing. The staff member uses judgment and experience to carry out assignments. Completed assignments and finished products are reviewed by the supervisor after completion.

This position will supervise a part-time administrative support mentor. 

Career Band: 

2B

Typical Duties & Responsibilities: 

The Project Director position is funded by a three-year Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women Grant to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus (SDDVS). The grant has entered the second year of implementation, and the position will be responsible for the completion of the second and third years of the award cycle. This position will manage and serve as the point of contact for the OVW Grant from the Department of Justice, including implementation of the grant program (activities, policies, and protocols), grant reports and assessment, OVW correspondence, and budget management. The OVW grant requires the Project Director to coordinate a Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT). This Project Director will also coordinate student education, prevention programs, development of an advocacy and support program for survivors of sexual violence/domestic violence, and all related grant outlined activities.

Responsibilities:

• The Project Director will be responsible for the implementation of campus activities, policies, and protocols to include coordination of efforts as needed by all appropriate parties.

• This position will help to coordinate awareness of needed compliance initiatives that include education and training for the entire campus community. 

• Collaboration with Title IX Coordinator and other partners as needed to coordinate, identify, and execute opportunities for improvement in the grievance procedures, and for resolving complaints. This could include focus groups, and/or other assessment efforts. Will help to develop, disseminate, interpret, and enforce appropriate subject matter policies as needed. 

• The Project Director will be the liaison between internal (IMOU) and external (EMOU) partners, staff, faculty, and students regarding OVW-related matters. 

• The Project Director will plan, implement, and coordinate guest speakers, training sessions, meetings, and marketing strategies/tools with guidance and input from the coordinated community response (CCR) team.

• The Project Director will be responsible for oversight of grant budget and all associated reporting requirements.

• The Project Director will oversee and monitor students’ completion of mandatory prevention and education programs, including the specific athletics required initiatives. 

• The Project Director will help to monitor legislation and rules related to essential job functions and help to modify protocols and procedures as necessary.

• The Project Director will attend all coordinated community response (CCR) team meetings. Will attend the required Training and Technical Assistance Institutes over the three-year award period. 

• The Project Director must assist in the reporting and maintenance of all activities as outlined in the guidelines provided by the DOJ Grant guidance. 

Machines & Equipment Used:

 Desktop computer, and standard office equipment.

Budgetary Responsibility: 

Analyzes budgetary data and develops budget proposals.

Personal Interaction/Communication:

• Student Contact: Frequent.
• Internal: Frequent interaction/communication with key campus stakeholders, faculty, and staff.
• External: Frequent interaction/communication with community partners.

Education:

 Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience:

 At least one year of experience working with DVSAS and have knowledge of best practices for prevention training, victim services, and the criminal process.

Job-Related Skills: 

• Experience and demonstrated effective skills in project management and facilitation skills.
•  Experience in successful grant writing and reporting.

Confidential Information: 

Yes.

Working Environment: 

Typical office environment.

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use hands for repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds (Sedentary work).
• Must be able to carry up to 10 pounds (Sedentary work).

Any additional requirements specific to this position:

• Must be able to wear an approved mask for prolonged periods while performing job duties and responsibilities. 
• Employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to an approved medical or religious exemption.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of the South is an equal opportunity educational institution that is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus environment.