Program Administrator Sexual and Domestic Violence

Oversees grant management for two Federal funding streams the Sexual Assault Services Program and the Childrens Justice Act. The PA ensures that all project goals remain consistent with statutory mandates internal policies and formal proposals throughout the life cycle of the grant projects

Organizes lawn space speakers color guard and Governors Staff to be present for the Governors Lighting Arizona Purple Domestic Violence annual awareness campaign

The Program Administrator (PA) manages outreach and training staffs the Commission to Prevent Intimate Partner and Gender-Based Violence and the Childrens Justice Task Force and provides supervision and guidance for Federal grant programs

Responsible for work of considerable complexity in administering Federal and State requirements and provides culturally competent direction and technical assistance to subgrantees on issues of domestic violence sexual assault and child welfare to accomplish time-sensitive deliverables

Works with human service organizations and the legal system (including courts prosecutors law enforcement victim services attorneys and advocates) at the local State and Federal levels

Directs and manages the operations of the Governors Commission to Prevent Intimate Partner and Gender-Based Violence and its associated workgroups as well as the Childrens Justice Task Force within the Council on Child Safety and Family Empowerment

Provides leadership for the Governors Lighting Arizona Purple Domestic Violence awareness campaign and Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Supports specific measurable attainable realistic and timely outcome-oriented goals for the Commission and respective workgroups

Supports and develops the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) metrics and standards across all work areas

Develops and supports social media campaigns for awareness months in partnership with communications

Monitors programmatic and financial progress report submissions and provides feedback to subgrantees

Maintains effective communication with Commission members workgroups and Task Force chairs

Develops and maintains effective communication with staff from Federal funding agencies

Develops meeting schedules and agendas for Commission and Task Force presentations

Conducts and reports on programmatic and fiscal site visits

In- and out-of-state travel required

The position requires knowledge and experience related to: domestic violence; sexual assault; child welfare; Arizonas legal system; and victim services. Prefer experience working with Federal grants

Must have considerable knowledge of community organization techniques and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to work independently and as part of a team to accomplish common goals exercise sound decision-making and be self-directed

The position requires considerable knowledge of victim services and the child welfare system at the local State and Federal levels

Skilled at organizing work tasks meeting deadlines and producing accurate work products including research-based documents

Must work well under pressure and with team members from multiple divisions agencies and levels of management

Maintains high ethical standards and professionalism to ensure records are managed securely and confidentially

Computer software experience including Adobe Acrobat Google Platform Word Excel and PowerPoint

Skilled at working with diverse groups of community members constituents and state agency staff

Comfortable with public speaking and experience presenting to diverse groups

Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential

Familiarity with engaging with Arizona service providers

Working knowledge of public meeting protocols

Bachelors degree (BA or BS); five years of experience in a relevant field

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Emily Uline-Olmstead at for assistance