Assistant Director for the Center for Advocacy, Response and Education (CARE)

Student Support & Accountability seeks an Assistant Director for the Center for Advocacy, Response and Education (CARE). The assistant director is responsible for sexual violence, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and sexual harassment preven...

  • 520003
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Student Supp & Accountability
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
  • Opening on: Jun 3 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The Assistant Director for the Center for Advocacy, Response and Education (CARE) provides oversight for the Center for Advocacy, Response and Education (CARE). The assistant director is responsible for sexual violence, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and sexual harassment prevention and response efforts. This includes the oversight of day-to-day operations of the CARE office, VOCA grant management, and supervision of office staff.

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About Us

The Center for Advocacy, Response and Education (CARE) provides confidential, free, and voluntary services and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual harassment. Founded in 1973 as the Women's Center, CARE provides quality direct services to students, staff, and faculty impacted by sexual and interpersonal violence.

CARE Survivor Advocates are available to assist survivors in understanding and navigating university policies and procedures and help promote the academic success and personal wellness of survivors. CARE Survivor Advocates are also available to the greater K-State community to provide education, training and facilitated conversations around any related topics.

The Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education provides assistance for those in our K-State community who have been victimized by violence. We can assist survivors who may need help with law enforcement, legal or medical assistance, mental health, and academic concerns.

Worksite Option

This position is on-site

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Three to five years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, public health, college student development, social work or related field.
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience in the field of sexual violence, domestic violence, or gender-based violence.
  • Demonstrated experience working with confidential and sensitive information.
  • Working knowledge of federal regulations related to campus (VAWA, Title IX, Clery Act).
  • Experience working with survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual harassment or stalking in a clinical, counseling, or advocacy capacity.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Grant writing experience.
  • Strong knowledge of laws and policies related to this field, certification in trauma-informed practices, previous experience working in a college or university setting, student affairs, and/or higher education preferred.
  • Working knowledge of federal regulations related to campus (VAWA, Title IX, Clery Act).

Other Requirements:

  • Must have certificate of completion for National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) Campus Advocacy 30-hour advanced training, or ability to receive certification after one year employment with CARE.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  1. Letter of interest detailing experience as it applies to this position.
  2. Resume
  3. Three professional references with contact information

Screening of Applications Begins

For best consideration, apply by June 23, 2025.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$50,000 - $55,000 annually 

 

 

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Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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