Carlow University is currently accepting applications for our Project Safe Director position. The Director will design and oversee the implementation of the Carlow University Project Safe establishing a multidisciplinary approach to combat sexual domestic violence dating violence and stalking on campus. The Campus Program supports activities that develop campusbased coordinated responses that include campus victim services law enforcement health care providers housing officials administrators student leaders faithbased organizations student organizations and disciplinary boards and that enhance victim safety. Carlow in partnership collaboratively and intentionally with Pittsburgh Action Against (PAAR) Womens Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh and the Allegheny County District Attorneys Office will serve as the community partners on this project.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Serve as the primary campus prevention specialist overseeing the Campusbased Coordinated Response Team (CCRT) project planning and implementation.
- Coordinate a campus team to address comprehensive violence prevention awareness and initiatives.
- Responsible for CCRT communication and coordination between internal and external partners.
- Oversee ongoing implementation of Project Safe strategic plan in the areas of awareness prevention conduct law enforcement and victim/survivor services.
- Review the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) annual results to determine the greatest areas of need to guide the CCRT strategy.
- Prepare to conduct an annual Campus Climate Survey.
- Review all printed materials policies and procedures to ensure that they are inclusive of LGBTQIA experiences use People First language and are culturally sensitive.
- Review and revise Carlow policies and procedures with particular attention to issues of confidentiality protection of student rights safety planning and complaint procedures.
- Plan training for first responders to ensure a coordinated response to DVDVSAS incidents.
- Plan training for Student Conduct Board and disciplinary investigators.
- Create multiple avenues for sharing information about what confidential resources available including websites posters campuswide emails and other opportunities.
- Create a schedule for campuswide universal education and prevention activities and events.
- Plan cultural sensitivity training for all campus faculty and staff including campus police and investigators counselors and medical staff.
- Supervise Carlow Work Study students.
- Oversee DVDVSAS peer education program.
- Write and submit all required reports mandated by the grant.
- Attend all trainings mandated by the grant.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
- BA required MA in Student Affairs Social Work Psychology Counseling or related field.
- MSW preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
- Three to five years experience dealing with sexual domestic violence dating violence and stalking issues required preferably on a college campus or with collegeaged persons. Demonstrated experience coordinating campuswide projects preferred. We seek a scholarpractitioner with an understanding of traumainformed approaches across all systems and knowledge of researchinformed practice.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Experience in a higher education environment is preferred.
- Proficiency and extensive experience in using Microsoft Office suite especially Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Professional demeanor (facetoface telephone email); ability to communicate with diverse population of people and work collaboratively across other departments; ability to remain calm under pressure or when dealing with challenging situations.
- Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive matters and emergent situations using discretion diplomacy and good judgment.
- Ability to analyze situations propose solutions to problems anticipate needs and use good judgment.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proven analytical and problem solving skills and willingness to take the initiative to adapt to change and address issues/solve problems as they arise.
- Ability to set priorities and implement projects and daytoday work in a fastpaced environment.
- Ability to follow through on projects from beginning to completion and work on multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Understanding of the need for flexible working hours as needed.
- Understanding and adherence to business ethics.
Carlow University is Devoted to.... - A culture of integrity dignity and respect for all
- A strong commitment to social justice
- Ethical forwardthinking leadership
- Comprehensive medical dental vision life & disability benefits package
- Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
- Complimentary use of Carlows fitness center and amenities
Successful candidates must be committed to envisioning the future of liberal arts and professional education in a rapidly changing environment; have experience working with diverse populations; actively support Carlows commitment to equity inclusion and community; and be able to articulate how they will contribute to Carlow Universitys Catholic Mercy mission and values through their teaching scholarship and service. Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich and diverse urban setting of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor the sick and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs committed to engaging its diverse community in a process of lifelong learning scholarship research and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate masters and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.
Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity treat others with respect and dignity carefully steward the Universitys resources avoid conflicts of interest or commitment maintain confidentiality and to comply with legal and professional obligations.
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