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 Mercys 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 Universitys 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 Universitys goals for institutional diversity,

Preferred Qualifications: Masters 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.