Interim Program Director, Sexual Assault Prevention, Education & Advocacy

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in life, leadership and service. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and appreciation of the Anabaptist- Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a commitment to the mission, vision, core values and community standards of Goshen College, are important for teaching and administrative faculty members.

Position Summary:

The position of Program Director, Sexual Assault Prevention, Education & Advocacy is funded by a three-year Department of Justice Grant, Office of Violence Against Women Campus Program Grant to reduce domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (DVDVSAS) on campus. This position will serve as the main point of contact for the day-to-day OVW Campus Program grant activities. It will ensure grant objectives are met with the following categories: Community Coordinated Response Team (CCRT), prevention, student conduct, law enforcement, and victim and survivor services. This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt-level position. The grant started in October 2022 and ends in September 2025 with an opportunity to apply for renewal.  

This position reports to the Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students.

Essential Functions

• Lead a strategic planning phase and ensure project activities achieve its stated goals
• Co-chair and coordinate a campus-coordinated community response team (CCRT)
• Develop, implement and track an ongoing comprehensive program of activities, campaigns, and events designed to engage and educate students and employees about the prevention of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
• Coordinate with partners to improve confidential victim services and advocacy on campus
• Act as a liaison between internal and external partners regarding OVW-related matters, including collaborating with Campus Safety, Title IX, Housing & Residence Life, Athletics, and other student organizations, and community partners.
• Recruit, train, and supervise any grant-funded staff and volunteers
• Coordinate and implement targeted outreach, education, and support to diverse populations and groups that are historically marginalized, including international students, LGBTQ+ students, students of color, and students with disabilities.
• Coordinate assessment and evaluation of grant activities
• Participate in mandatory and ongoing OVW training and technical assistance
• Oversight of the grant budget and all associated reporting requirements
• Establish and oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives set by OVW grant strategic plan, Student Life.
• Ensure compliance with OVW requirements 

Education and/or Experience:  

• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • Dynamics and effects of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking
  • Principles of primary prevention work in domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking
  • Trauma-informed best practices
  • Federal and state legislation related to the prevention and response of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking
  • The complex issues surrounding education, engagement, support, and response for college-age populations
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Sociology, Gender Studies, Social Work, Counseling, Public Health, or another relevant degree from an accredited institution
• 2 years’ experience in prevention and/or response in the area(s) of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking
• Experience working with grants preferred
• Experience working with college students in a programmatic and advisory capacity preferred

Skills Required: 

• Demonstrated skills in project management and facilitation
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
• Strong written and oral communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Flexibility with work schedule 
• Self-motivated, demonstrates initiative
• Empathetic and sensitive to needs of young adults
• Willingness to participate in intensive supervisory process both with students and members of the student development division

Physical Demands

• Work some nights and weekends for events.

All of the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may be modified at the discretion of the supervisor. Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.

How to Apply

Application materials may be attached to the Administrative/Faculty Application Form or sent electronically to hr@goshen.edu. Goshen College will not be sponsoring candidates for this position.

Required:

• Complete the online Admin/Faculty Application Form
• Letter of Application
• Resume
• List of three professional references with contact information
• Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (official transcripts) and background check will be required prior to hire.

E-Verify Statement of Participation

Goshen College participates in E-Verify. If you are hired, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Goshen College Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Goshen College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. Goshen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any legally protected status. As a religious institution, Goshen College expressly reserves its rights, its understandings of, and its commitments to the historic Anabaptist identity and the teachings of Mennonite Church USA, and reserves the legal right to hire and employ individuals who support the values of the college. To protect the welfare and provide for the safety of the students, employees, visitors, and resources of Goshen College, background checks are conducted by the Office of Human Resources on all new and re-hired employees.

About Goshen College

Goshen College is a nationally-ranked college and Hispanic-Serving Institution in Indiana renowned for its distinctive hands-on, real-world educational opportunities, and its commitment to creating positive change in the community and the world. The college offers over 65 undergraduate areas of study; as well as best-in-class graduate programs in nursing, business administration, social work and environmental education. This caring, safe and diverse campus prides itself on providing excellent academic programs that connect arts with sciences, and theory with practice — exposing students to multiple perspectives and encouraging them to think deeply, live creatively and lead purposefully. The college is located in the City of Goshen in the heart of Elkhart County, within several hours of Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit. Residents of Goshen enjoy a culturally diverse small-town atmosphere with an active arts community, a vibrant and entrepreneurial downtown, the Maple City Greenway network of bicycle paths and affordable housing prices. Learn more at goodofgoshen.com.

Contact HR

Human Resources
Goshen College
1700 S. Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526-4795
E-mail: hr@goshen.edu
Telephone: (574) 535-7111