Youth Violence Prevention Program Administrator

auroragov; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Aurora seeks a Youth Violence Program Administrator to oversee a youth violence prevention program serving at-risk youths and their families. You will coordinate with community partners, law enforcement, and schools to ensure integrated services and program success.

The role reports to the Intervention Programs Division Manager and includes grant management, budget oversight, and reporting requirements to support community safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Two years of experience in youth violence prevention/intervention.
• Two years of experience in program development, implementation, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, document, and manage strategies, goals, and performance measures for the youth violence prevention program.
• Oversee daily operations of the program and coordinate with community partners.
• Manage referrals and collaborate with city departments and schools to coordinate juvenile services.

Skills

Public speaking

Research

Writing

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

Cit y of Aurora , Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity , Respect, Professionalism , and Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $82,824.00 - $103,529.00/annually

The deadline to submit applications is October 25, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

The Youth Violence Program Administrator , under the direction of the Intervention Programs Division Manager, oversees the youth violence prevention program to provide services to juveniles who are at-risk, or high-risk, and their families. They will coordinate with multiple community-based organizations, governmental agencies, and law enforcement agencies in these efforts.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, develop, implement, document, and manage strategies, goals, policies, procedures, and performance measures for the youth violence prevention program.
• Track and report progress on goals and performance measures and make recommendations for changes or improvements to achieve desired outcomes.
• Oversee daily operations of the youth violence prevention program.
• Manage the referral process for internal and external stakeholders to make referrals to the Youth Violence Prevention Program.
• Collaborate with city departments, community mental health agencies, community-based organizations, and school districts to ensure coordination among juvenile system agencies and the youth violence prevention program regarding at-risk juveniles.
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, school administrators, and partnering agencies. Attend various meetings with each group.
• In conjunction with the Intervention Programs Division Manager, oversee the financial and accounting operations of the Youth Violence Prevention Program. Ensure timely processing of accounts payables and provide accurate and timely financial reports on a regular basis and upon request.
• Oversee grant management, monitoring, and compliance for youth violence funding.
• Serve as the Support & Outreach Working Group Lead for Aurora SAVE, the City's group violence intervention program.
• Oversee daily operations of and coordinate the Aurora SAVE Support & Outreach Working Group. Provide weekly reports for the Aurora SAVE team on actions and progress.
• Act as the escalation point for tough issues and clients, while mentoring and supporting the Support & Outreach team.
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, school administrators, and partnering agencies, and attend various meetings with each group.
• Attend department meetings, division meetings, and other meetings as required or assigned.
• Participate in interdepartmental meetings and collaborate with the Community Engagement Division as needed for presentations to outside groups.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration , Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field

Experience:

• Two years of experience in youth violence prevention and/or intervention.
• Two years of experience in case management/resource navigation.
• Two years of experience in the development, implementation, and administration of programs.

Knowledge:

• Structure, purpose, and administration of government and non-profit grant programs
• Data analysis and visualization
• Policy development
• Data management
• Grant & budget management
• Program management and implementation

Skills:

• Public speaking
• Research, writing, and strong interpersonal skills and data analysis skills
• Effective leadership and trainings
• Faci