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Director (VPVA)

Rutgers University

108670.000-166424.000

life insurance, employee discount

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Oct 20, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Director (VPVA)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	Violence Prevtn & Victim Asst
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Director for the Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance ( VPVA). The position reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Students. Among the Key duties of the position are the following: Provides overall leadership for the New Brunswick Campus on issues of interpersonal violence. Oversees department budget and works with associate director to ensure funding opportunities for programs and initiatives. Develops and implements policy and protocol in compliance with federal and state mandates and the university mission. Assures implementation of the university directives regarding programming including any mandated programs that also align with annual strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives. Assists other staff members in developing, assessing, evaluating, and the implementation of on-going prevention programming and up to date training. Supervises all clinical and non-clinical work within the office and serves as a resource for the university and for the state on both local and national issues related to interpersonal violence, including supervision of clinical staff. Cultivates and leverages strategic partnerships with community-based organizations, Student Affairs leadership, including Cultural Centers Directors, to expand access to resources, advance VPVA's mission, and enhance the office's impact across the Rutgers University community. Provides direct crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy to crime victims, particularly those who are survivors of interpersonal violence. This includes sharing 24-hour on-call responsibilities with other staff members.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	08
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	108670.000
Mid Range Salary	137547.000
Maximum Salary	166424.000
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A Masters degree in social work, counseling or other related field. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in violence prevention, counseling and advocacy for survivors of interpersonal violence.
Certifications/Licenses	A valid driver's license would be required for this position. *An active current New Jersey License as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) ore related field (PsyD).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Certified as a Confidential Crisis Response Advocate for Sexual Violence Response Team and Domestic Violence Response Team (or willing to be trained within first 6 months of employment). Experience supervising staff. Experience with managing grants and budgets. Expertise in gender-based violence with a particular emphasis on sexual violence, domestic violence, and sexual harassment. Sophisticated theoretical understanding of the cultural and social causes of sexual and dating violence. Deep understanding of the intersectional nature of cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual and gender diversity as it relates to service and advocacy delivery. Comprehensive understanding of the impact of violence on individuals, families, and communities. Demonstrated sensitivity in working with diverse students, staff, faculty, and outside resources.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience on a mid- to large- sized residential campus that includes an active athletic department, a diverse student population, and fraternities and/or sororities. Specialized expertise and/or experience in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, students of color, and neurodivergent students. Demonstrated experienced in areas relevant to work with university students seeking daytime on-call, walk-in services including triage/rapid assessment; suicide and violence risk screening; skills necessary to conduct brief assessments and to offer guidance for students to pursue appropriate levels of care to address acute and/or persistent concerns (including inpatient, partial hospital and intensive outpatient levels of are). Experience working with trauma-informed/trauma-focused psychotherapeutic modalities. 7+ years of experience in violence prevention, counseling and advocacy for survivors of interpersonal violence.
Equipment Utilized	Routine office software (Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Collaborate Electronic Health Record Database.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Safe Driving Record.

Posting Details

Posting Number	26ST2002
Posting Open Date	10/20/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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