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Project Director of Campus Grant for Office of Violence Against Women

Salary

$62,400.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Location

Dobbs Ferry, NY

Job Type

Full Time Staff

Job Number

00657

Division

Student Affairs

Department

Ending Intimate Partner Violence

Opening Date

02/12/2024

Union Status

Non-Union

• Description

• Benefits

Job Posting Summary

Mercy University is seeking candidates for a Project Director to assist with the management of the Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) Grant to reduce sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking on campus program. The Project Director is a 3-year term, grant funded, non-exempt position reporting to the Executive Director of Health and Wellness. The OVW Project Director will be responsible for administering the OVW Grant to reduce sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking on campus. The Project Director will serve as point of contact for the OVW Grant from the Department of Justice and manage implementation of grant programs and activities, grant reports and assessments, OVW correspondences, and budget management. The Project Director will work closely with the designated technical assistance providers throughout the development and implementation phases of the grant and participate in a mandatory New Grantee Orientation, along with other training institutes provided by the grant. The Project Director will have responsibility for ensuring the development and implementation of statutory and other program requirements, as well as coordinating and managing all grant-related activities. They will have primary responsibility for building and/or strengthening collaborative relationships with the internal and external stakeholders supporting and advancing the project objectives through Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and for directing timelines and tracking progress towards project completion.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Take directive from Project Supervisor and ensure grant activities and requirements are completed accurately and on time.

• The Project Director must be able to interpret and apply program rules and regulations; deliver education and outreach; provide budget management; and demonstrate comprehension of prevention efforts and bystander programming.

• Serve as the lead for the project implementation plan including tracking activities, progress, deadlines, and deliverables to inform and update the plan.

• Provide a monthly status update report to the OVW grant team and external stakeholders.

• Coordinate and hold quarterly Coordinated Community Response (CCR) Team meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

• Oversight of day-to-day grant activities including administration of electronic grant management system, development of detailed task lists, assistance with budget reconciliation, compilation of reports, and data collection and reporting.

• Maintain communication with Mercy’s Office of Special Projects team and external stakeholders in a timely and effective manner. Travel to multiple campuses as assigned.

• Tracking all culturally responsive sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and harassment education.

• Designing and presenting customized programs and workshops for diverse students, staff, and faculty.

• Coordinating marketing campaigns to promote campus-wide violence prevention and response initiatives.

• Managing and overseeing program budgets; writing quarterly and biannual reports to federal and state funding agencies.

• Other duties as assigned

This position is grant funded, full -time and is benefit eligible for the University’s full

benefits package.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge and previous experience working with grant reporting and/or grant program oversite

• Knowledge of gender/sexual violence matters in institutions of higher education.

• Experience with project management; including overseeing projects through the planning and implementation phases

• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking skills

• Strong organizational skills to manage campus partners with scheduling meetings, conference calls, and other matters, as necessary.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

• Ability to maintain spreadsheets to keep track of the budget, timelines for activities, and processes.

• Excellent analytical skills, gathering data and presenting in an understandable format.

• Ability to maintain effective and productive relationships with multiple constituencies including law enforcement officers, administrators, and community organizations.

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, highly organized and able to work in a team environment.

• Ability to use good judgment.

• Ability to act with sensitivity, neutrality and interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Willingness to work some nights/weekends, as needed.

• Ability to travel to up to five training and technical assistance institutes during the project award period.

• Ability to support the University’s goals for institutional diversity,

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree

• Five (5) years related experience with victim services and or related programs, this includes sexual violence prevention projects

• Experience in implementing comprehensive policies and protocols for OVW within a college and/or university setting

• Knowledge of the Department of Justice – Violence Against Women (OVW) Grants/Program

Physical/Other Requirements:

• Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies.

  Compensation offered will be commensurate with the educational background and work experience of the individual.

  Mercy University promotes a community campus environment. As a result, employment is limited to the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Applicants outside of those states or the USA will be required to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible moves.

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic, diverse New York City area university whose students are on a personal mission to get the most out of life by getting the most out of their education. Our institution is an independent, coeducational university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs within six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Nursing, Liberal Arts and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Mercy's efforts in these programs have been recognized over the last several years. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been honored by being ranked nationally among the top Colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology and Business. Additionally, to support our diverse student body, Mercy University has pursued and been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver services to our students. Mercy University is proud to be recognized as an institution which helps under-served students to achieve their educational aspirations. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020 and 2022. The vibrancy of the University culture is sustained by a diverse student body from around the region. Serving 8,500 full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students, the University offers campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan as well as online offerings.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Our Mission:

Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The University is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

Campus Safety

Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be found here .

Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Health Insurance:

UntitedHealthcare Oxford

In-network and out-of-network plan options

EmblemHealth HIP Prime HMO (Union Staff)

Dental Insurance:

UnitedHealthcare Oxford

In-network and out-of-network plan options

Vision Insurance:

UntitedHealthcare Oxford

Paid Time Off:

Mercy University provides generous leave benefits to its employees.

Disabilities & Workers Compensation Insurance:

Coverage in accordance with New York State regulations

Life Insurance:

Long-Term Disability:The Hartford

Short-Term Disability:The Hartford

Flexible Spending Account (FSA):

Ameriflex

Retirement Benefits:

TIAA

The Mercy University Retirement Plan is comprised of two components:

Deferred Compensation Plan

All eligible employees may contribute to the Deferred Compensation Plan on a pre-tax basis upon joining the University.

Defined Contribution Plan

Eligible employees are enrolled in the Defined Contribution Plan after two (2) years of full-time employment at Mercy University and receive a semi-monthly contribution from the College, based on age and salary. If an employee is under age 36, they will receive a contribution of 3.3% of their annual salary each pay period. If an employee is age 36 or older, they will receive a contribution of 9% of their annual salary each pay period.

If employed full-time for two (2) or more consecutive years by another institution(s) of higher education (college or university), without an intervening break in service within the last twelve (12) months prior to employment before joining Mercy, please submit a waiting period waiver form to Office of Human Resources. The Defined Contribution will begin as of the first day of the month following receipt of the completed waiver form.

Remote Work:

Mercy University recognizes the important role that workplace flexibility can play in an employee’s ability to manage work-life balance.

Learn more about our remote work policyhere (https://www.mercy.edu/media/remote-work-policy-final) .

Tuition Remission: Staff & Faculty

Mercy University provides a competitive education to students and extends that formal education opportunity to employees, and their spouses/domestic partners, and dependents at a reduced tuition rate through this Tuition Remission Benefits Policy for Mercy Employees.

Learn more about our tuition remissionhere (https://www.mercy.edu/media/tuition-remission) .

Tuition Exchange:

We are a member of the Tuition Exchange Program. Employees are eligible to apply for the Tuition Exchange Program after completing two (2) consecutive years of full-time employment.

Employee Assistance Program:

Compsych

Voluntary Benefits:

Allstate Identity Protection

LegalEase

Liberty Mutual Auto & Homeowners

Nationwide Pet Insurance

PlumBenefits

ScriptSave

Working Advantage

Note: The above describes a brief summary of benefits and is subject to change.

Agency

Mercy University

Address

555 Broadway

Dobbs Ferry, New York, 10522

Phone

914-674-7839

Website

http://www.mercy.edu

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