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Job Title: Project Director

PVN ID: CC-2507-006916

Category: Instruction and Social Service

Job Description

General Description

The City College of New York (CCNY) is dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and equitable campus environment for all students. Gender Resources at CCNY is housed within Health and Wellness Services and addresses gender-based violence through prevention and response efforts, including education, awareness, accessible resources, and strong partnerships both on campus and within the broader community. These efforts aim to enhance support for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking (DDVSAS) and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The goal is to build a supportive, informed campus community where a culture of gender equity is cultivated, and all individuals are empowered to thrive free from violence. CCNY is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Director to lead the implementation of a new federally funded initiative, Gender-Based Violence Awareness and Prevention Alliance, supported by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). Reporting directly to Gender Resources, the Project Director will play a central role in establishing a robust Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT) to address DDVSAS on campus in collaboration with campus and community partners with particular emphasis on serving the Hispanic community, in alignment with CCNY’s designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The Project Director will be responsible for the day-to-day management, oversight, and administration of this federally funded grant initiative. The role includes coordinating the planning and implementation of all grant requirements and supporting related activities.

Other Duties

Program Leadership and Coordination:

+ Develop and oversee the Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT), including fostering partnerships with campus and community stakeholders.

+ Lead the development and implementation of a culturally specific prevention and education action plan to address DDVSAS.

+ Strong organizational and project management skills.

+ Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders.

Training and Education:

+ Collaborate with campus and community partners to coordinate OVW approved trauma-informed training for campus personnel, including safety officers, Title IX staff, student affairs and other campus professionals.

+ Develop population-specific training and education strategies for diverse student groups.

Grant Management and Reporting:

+ Monitor and evaluate program performance in alignment with grant objectives set forth by OVW.

+ Collaborate with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York’s grants and financial team to ensure proper management of grant funds.

Outreach and Community Engagement:

+ Coordinate a peer education program with support from the Project Supervisor.

+ Plan, implement, and assess DDVSAS programming to address specific student populations.

+ Enhance program visibility through strategic communication, including website and social media presence.

+ Demonstrated expertise in trauma-informed practices and cultural humility.

+ Support campus-wide initiatives to promote a culture of safety, equity, and respect.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field

+ A minimum of two years working with survivors of crime, gender-based violence prevention, or related field

+ Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field

+ Experience with grant management and grant funding

+ Demonstrated knowledge of best practices for gender-based violence prevention, services for crime survivors, or a related field

+ Familiarity with NYC, NYS, and federal regulations (e.g., FERPA, Clery Act, Title IX, VAWA, HIPAA)

RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department Health and Wellness Services

Status Full Time

Annual Salary Range $75,700.00 - $75,700.00

Closing Date Sep 09, 2025 (Or Until Filled)

Bargaining Unit No

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