Assistant Director, Sexual Violence Response

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential, trauma-informed crisis intervention, advocacy, and support services to survivors of sexual, gender-based, and intimate partner violence.
• Manage individual case management and assessments to identify immediate and long-term needs, rights, and appropriate referrals.
• Participate in a 24/7, year-round on-call supervision rotation to provide guidance on crisis intervention and immediate safety.
• Oversee the Peer Advocate Program, including the recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of volunteer staff.
• Deliver criminal and civil justice advocacy, including accompaniment for police reports, forensic medical exams, and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with the Training and Prevention team to implement compliance-based programming and community outreach.
• Maintain highly confidential records and case notes in accordance with FERPA and New York Public Health Law.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in victim advocacy, crisis intervention, community organizing, or prevention education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sexual assault dynamics and their effects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven program management and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-racial environment with a commitment to social justice and anti-oppression practices.
• Ability to work an onsite, flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or advanced degree.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with NYC service providers, emergency department protocols, and the criminal justice system.
• Experience with volunteer management, including curriculum design and student development.
• Experience working within a higher education setting.

About the Company

Columbia University is a leading research institution located in New York City. Columbia Health provides comprehensive health services to the university community, including specialized support through the Sexual Violence Response team to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all students.