Director, Violence Prevention & Education

Niagara University; Town of Lewiston (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) employer contribution

Tuition discount for employee family

Tuition exchange for dependents

20 holidays annually

Paid time off

Half-day Fridays in summer

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Free parking

On-site dining

Park-like setting

Job summary

Niagara University seeks a Director to lead the Office of Violence Prevention & Education (OVPE) and coordinate its prevention and education initiatives across the campus. The Director will oversee staff, programming, budget, and grant activities, collaborating with community partners to advance trauma-informed, inclusive practices.

The role requires a master’s degree and 3–5 years of experience in gender-based violence prevention or related fields, plus strong leadership, evaluation, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, public health, counseling, social work, psychology, criminology/criminal justice, education, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in gender-based violence prevention, prevention education, victim services, public health, student affairs, or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of primary prevention, trauma-informed and survivor-centered practice, coordinated community response, culturally responsive programming, and accessibility.
• Experience leading programs or projects, supervising staff or student employees, and collaborating across partners.
• Experience with program assessment and with budget and/or grant administration.
• Excellent written, oral, facilitation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for OVPE and coordinate prevention and education efforts.
• Supervise staff, set priorities, manage budgets and resources.
• Design and assess comprehensive prevention and education strategies for students, faculty, and staff.
• Lead campus safety and community partnerships; work with external agencies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Partnership building

Grant management

Data-driven evaluation

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in higher education or related field

Job description

Niagara University seeks a Director to lead the Office of Violence Prevention & Education (OVPE) and coordinate its prevention and education initiatives across the campus. The Director will oversee staff, programming, budget, and grant activities, collaborating with community partners to advance trauma-informed, inclusive practices.

The role requires a master’s degree and 3–5 years of experience in gender-based violence prevention or related fields, plus strong leadership, evaluation, and