Director, CASE

University of Mississippi; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi seeks a strategic leader to head the Office of Confidential Advocacy, Support, and Education (CASE). This executive role directs advocacy, prevention education, crisis response, and campus-wide violence prevention initiatives, advancing student wellbeing and safety.

The role reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students and oversees budgeting, policy development, and cross‑campus collaboration with campus partners and community

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 7+ years of relevant experience, including 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience leading advocacy, prevention education, and crisis response in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the student support and advocacy area.
• Coordinates after-hours on-call rotation for crisis response, students of concern, and/or sexual violence-related matters.
• Creates, implements, and interprets departmental policies.
• Provides direction regarding departmental assessment strategies to gauge effectiveness of programs and services.
• Directs case management related to crisis response, students of concern, and/or sexual violence-related matters.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Policy development

Budget management

Crisis response

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Assessment & evaluation

Job description

Job Summary

Provides strategic leadership for the Office of Confidential Advocacy, Support, and Education (CASE), including advocacy, prevention education, support, crisis response, and campus-wide violence prevention initiatives.

Directs departmental operations, establishes long-term strategic priorities, develops institutional policies and protocols, oversees assessment and resource allocation, and serves as the university's primary leader for support and interpersonal violence prevention efforts.

Collaborates with campus and external partners to promote student well‑being, safety, retention, and success.

The individual serving in this position will play a crucial role in leading advocacy, prevention education, support, crisis response, and campus-wide violence prevention initiatives on campus.

This position reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.

Job Description

Strategic Leadership & Department Administration

Provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for all CASE programs, services, and initiatives.

Establishes departmental goals, priorities, and strategic plans aligned with divisional and university objectives.

Directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.

Oversees departmental budgeting, resource allocation, grant opportunities, and fiscal planning.

Develops operational and assessment plans to evaluate program effectiveness and student outcomes.

Utilizes assessment data, campus climate information, and emerging best practices to inform strategic decision‑making.

Support & Case Management Oversight

Provides oversight of case management services involving students, faculty, and staff impacted by interpersonal violence, crisis situations, and other significant student concerns.

Oversees departmental response protocols for high‑risk and complex situations.

Serves as a resource and consultant regarding well‑being, safety concerns, and crisis intervention.

Coordinates with university leadership regarding significant student welfare matters and campus response efforts.

Provides oversight for after‑hours crisis response systems and protocols.

Prevention & Educational Leadership

Establishes a comprehensive prevention and education framework to address interpersonal violence, relationship violence, stalking, sexual misconduct, and related concerns.

Oversees campus‑wide prevention initiatives designed to promote healthy relationships, consent education, bystander intervention, and student well‑being.

Evaluates institutional prevention efforts and ensures alignment with evidence‑based and trauma‑informed practices.

Identifies emerging trends and develops innovative strategies to address student safety and support needs.

Collaboration & Campus Partnerships

Serves as the primary liaison to university departments, student organizations, faculty, staff, community agencies, and external stakeholders regarding advocacy and prevention initiatives.

Partners with university leadership to develop coordinated responses to student support issues and campus concerns.

Represents the department on institutional committees, task forces, and strategic planning groups.

Cultivates collaborative relationships with local service providers, healthcare organizations, law enforcement partners, and community agencies.

Personnel Management

Provides supervision, leadership, and professional development for departmental staff.

Establishes performance expectations and evaluates staff effectiveness.

Promotes a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and student‑centered service.

Job Responsibilities

Provides leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the student support and advocacy area.

Coordinates after‑hours on‑call rotation for crisis response, students of concern, and/or sexual violence‑related matters.

Creates, implements, and interprets departmental policies.

Provides direction regarding departmental assessment strategies to gauge effectiveness of programs and services.

Directs case management related to crisis response, students of concern, and/or sexual violence‑related matters.

Oversees assessment of situations involving students of concern and determines appropriate courses of action.

Interfaces with parents, faculty, and staff in an effort to address issues related to students of concern.

Develops and manages departmental budget and funding sources.

Provides guidance and supervision to staff.

Education Qualifications

Master's (Required)

Experience

Relevant experience | 7 Years , 5 Years supervisory | Required

Compensation

$75,545.60 - $113,318.40

Interview Requirement

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons.

The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community.

UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment.

Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.