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Director, Stop School Violence Program (US Dept. Of Justice)
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Position Number: 5974428
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Counseling

Director, Stop School Violence Program (US Dept. Of Justice)

Graduate School Of Education, Lincoln Center

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents

A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.

As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.

As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean and Director of the Center for Educational Partnerships at Fordham's Graduate School of Education, the Director of the Stop the School Violence Program oversees and coordinates program workshops at participating Manhattan and Bronx Schools.

The Director guides the delivery of workshop sessions to school staff and safety agents, as well as students in participating schools each year, and works with the mental health consultants to coordinate their assignments. The Director collects data and prepares required reports to the US Bureau of Justice Assistance.

Essential Functions

Oversees the program's day-to-day operations.

Works with Mental Health Consultants to deliver services to staff and students.

Works with School Principals to plan and address school climate needs.

Develops collaborative and supportive relationships with participating school.

Prepares reports to the US Bureau of Justice Assistance.

Collects data and prepares reports for the US Bureau of Justice Assistance.

Recruits schools for subsequent cohort.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Master's degree in Education

Minimum of 5 years related experience in school-based or district-wide programs.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Expertise in collaboration with networks of schools and government agencies.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Experience in professional development.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education

Minimum Starting Salary: $45,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $45,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8856

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories