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Assistant Director for Violence Prevention

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

May 07, 2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is for UNC Charlotte Permanent employees only.
* Please do not apply for this position if you are not a current UNC Charlotte Permanent or
Temporary employee. Your application will not be considered
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	012029
Vacancy Open to	UNC Charlotte Employees Only
Working Title	Assistant Director for Violence Prevention
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Student Affairs
Department	Counseling & Health Serv (Adm)
Work Location	Student Health Center
Salary Range	$47,379 - $60,976
Primary Purpose of Department	The mission of the Center for Wellness Promotion is to equip students and the campus community with comprehensive health education and prevention strategies that build health literacy, enhance informed decision-making, and promote academic success and lifelong wellbeing. Our team of multidisciplinary professionals addresses issues such as substance prevention and recovery, sexual health, interpersonal violence prevention, mental health and suicide prevention, and a variety of other wellness topics that affect college students. Our vision is to empower the University community to develop healthier attitudes and behaviors in order to create a safer, more welcoming, and equitable campus culture.
Primary Purpose of Position	The Assistant Director's primary responsibility includes overseeing the implementation of interpersonal violence prevention and sexual health education programming, including workshops, campus-wide outreach events, and awareness campaigns. This position leads the implementation of the Green Dot Strategy, a national, evidence-based bystander intervention strategy designed to mobilize students, staff, and faculty to react, intervene, and engage in proactive behaviors to prevent interpersonal violence.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Program Coordination: Oversee the implementation of the Green Dot Strategy, including coordinating an active training schedule and action-based events to mobilize students in violence prevention Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders (student leaders, faculty, staff, and community partners) to promote Green Dot and integrate it into campus culture Recruit, develop, and lead a multidisciplinary team of faculty and staff serving as Green Dot trainers Outreach Coordination: Coordinate large-scale campus-wide events and activities with a focus on interpersonal violence and sexual health, such as lectures, workshops, interactive outreach events, and educational programming. Oversee the coordination of existing signature events such as Take Back the Night, Relationship Violence Awareness Month, Stalking Awareness Month, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Identify and collaborate with campus and community partners to enhance outreach and increase student access to health and well-being resources. Health Education: Oversee development of educational programming and content with a focus on interpersonal violence and sexual health, including workshops, marketing, outreach, and social media Serve as a health educator to students by delivering workshops, training, and presentations on interpersonal violence and sexual health topics, including stalking, relationship violence, sexual violence, and healthy relationships Assist in the development of training and educational programming on additional wellbeing topics impacting college students Assessment: Use appropriate assessment and evaluation methods to measure program impact and assess learning outcomes Coordinate and maintain all data collection activities for violence prevention and sexual health programming Department Outreach: Assist with the coordination of departmental signature events, support departmental education programs (i.e., Wellness Jeopardy), active participant in staff meetings, assist with monthly reports, etc., and other duties as assigned
Minimum Education/Experience	Master's or advanced degree in a related field required. Most relevant fields of study include (but are not limited to) public health, health promotion, higher education leadership, social work, gender and sexuality studies, or related fields.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Master's degree in related fields required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as skill in presenting effectively to faculty, staff, and students Strong ability to collaborate effectively to address programmatic issues and needs, while making independent, professional decisions and considering the input of various stakeholders Demonstrated skills in a variety of educational methods, including presentations, workshops, trainings, and small group discussion/facilitation Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, manage time efficiently, and prioritize tasks
Necessary Certifications/Licenses	Green Dot Overview Training
Preferred Certifications/Licenses	Certification in the Green Dot College Strategy - Instructor Certification If not Green Dot instructor certified at the time of hire, Green Dot certification is required at the earliest available opportunity.
Special Notes to Applicants	This position is for UNC Charlotte Permanent employees only. * Please do not apply for this position if you are not a current UNC Charlotte Permanent or Temporary employee. Your application will not be considered The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date	05/07/2026
Posting Close Date	05/14/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	07/01/2026
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
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