Violence Prevention & CARES Programs Coordinator

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University-Camden in Camden, NJ is seeking a Coordinator of Special Programs to lead Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) initiatives and support CARES caseload across the academic year.

The role reports to the Dean of Students and coordinates campus partnerships, education, outreach, and referrals through SERV and other resources. A nonclinical, on-site position emphasizes trauma-informed student support and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in student affairs, higher education, social work, public health, psychology, counseling, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Two years of relevant experience in student support, violence prevention education, victim assistance, case coordination, or related area.
• NJ required victim advocate certification either completed upon hire or within 6 months of date of hire.
• Knowledge of interpersonal violence, consent, healthy relationships, survivor-centered support, and trauma-informed approaches; ability to respond sensitively to disclosures and explain available options.
• Ability to develop programs, facilitate workshops, coordinate partnerships, maintain accurate records, and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills; ability to serve students with varied backgrounds and needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead VPVA initiatives and support CARES caseload; coordinate campus violence-prevention education and student support.
• Serve as primary VPVA contact for campus, manage partnerships with SERV and referrals.
• Develop and execute Sexual Assault Awareness Month programming and education year-round.
• Collaborate with campus offices to deliver outreach, workshops, and follow-ups for students in need.
• Balance responsibilities between VPVA and CARES across the year; comply with university policies and reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration

Program development

Workshop facilitation

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

NJ victim advocate certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rutgers University-Camden in Camden, NJ is seeking a Coordinator of Special Programs to lead Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) initiatives and support CARES caseload across the academic year.

The role reports to the Dean of Students and coordinates campus partnerships, education, outreach, and referrals through SERV and other resources. A nonclinical, on-site position emphasizes trauma-informed student support and confidentiality.