Project Director for Office for Violence Against Women (OVW) Campus Grant
Inside Higher Ed, asheville, nc, United States
UNC Asheville Overview
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. It is nationally known for student-centered teaching, mentoring undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and fostering an inclusive campus community.
Position Type
EHRA Staff
Title
Project Director for Office for Violence Against Women (OVW) Campus Grant
Position Summary
The Project Director will manage the Department of Justice Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) Grant to reduce sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking on campus. Responsibilities include serving as the principal point of contact for the OVW Grant, overseeing implementation of grant programs and activities, preparing grant reports and assessments, handling OVW correspondences, and managing the grant budget. The role also involves developing and implementing statutory and program requirements, coordinating grant-related activities, building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and tracking progress toward project completion. This exempt position reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and is contingent upon funding expected to end on September 30, 2028.
Required Education/Experience/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- One to two years of progressively responsible work experience in prevention and response related to sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.
- Experience working in higher education.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Three to five years of related experience with victim services and/or related programs, including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking prevention projects.
- Knowledge of the Department of Justice – Violence Against Women (OVW) Grants/Program.
- Experience implementing comprehensive policies and protocols for OVW grant projects within a college and/or university setting.
- Knowledge of Title IX, VAWA, Clery Act, and other related federal and state statutes related to sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking prevention projects.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative, respectful, and collegial working style.
- Demonstrated accountability and integrity.
- Cultural intelligence to address equity, access, and safety concerns across the university community.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality around sensitive issues and uphold high ethical standards.
- Neutral, fair, and unbiased approach in all interactions.
- Capacity to manage stressful situations in a professional, respectful manner.
- Strong initiative and organizational skills to prioritize a heavy and diverse workload and meet stringent deadlines with little oversight.
- Effective alliance-building internally and externally with a broad range of individuals.
- Cross-functional collaboration to plan and accomplish objectives of the OVW Campus Program project and the university.
- Ability to recognize and appreciate diverse perspectives and roles across the university.
- Strong application of culturally responsive, trauma-informed practice in all aspects of the position.
- Demonstrated success in developing programs and services related to sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking for diverse constituencies.
- Grant reporting and data compilation expertise.