The Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education (CARE) Director oversees all operational functions of the CARE office at UCR. The CARE Director directly supervises CARE staff that focuses on developing trauma-informed advocacy and primary prevention efforts at UCR to eliminate sexual violence, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, stalking, and other forms of oppression. The CARE department is within the Division of Health, Wellbeing, and Safety, a newly created portfolio focused on streamlining resources and providing access to programs and services designed to support students on a wide range of issues with a focus on holistic healing and support. The CARE Director will serve as a technical leader with a high degree of knowledge specific to the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. This position provides development, assessment, and improvement of survivor support and primary prevention of sexual violence across campus. Manages programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. The CARE Director typically works on highly complex issues with complainants of sexual violence, assault, stalking, and/or domestic violence. Situations generally require decisions on matters that may be unique, complex, without precedent, or may require quick thinking. The person in this role must be able to formulate strategies to best serve student, staff, and faculty interests in the immediate and long-term resolution of their situation. Applies breadth and depth of both institutional knowledge and state and federal legislation to develop sound long and short-term strategic plans and build relationships with key constituencies and stakeholders. Participates in educational outreach services to diverse University populations. The incumbent must be well-versed and comfortable engaging in equity, inclusion, and social justice issues. This position reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Health.

Please Note: Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

**Please be advised that applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume for full consideration.**

The expected pay scale for this position is $76,000 - $97,500.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment.

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Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the interpretation and implementation of federal and state law related to sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
Advanced ability to maintain professional boundaries with survivors and ensure legal protections of confidentiality and privilege are adhered to by subordinates.
Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner; strong problem-solving and interpersonal abilities to function as a resource to professional advocacy staff on especially challenging, sensitive or complex cases.
Demonstrated ability to work with individuals who have experienced interpersonal violence which includes sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking and harassment.
Advanced experience in speaking in front of diverse audiences and the ability to adapt materials quickly so that the audience can understand the concepts being presented.
Demonstrated ability to work with staff and clients of various ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identities.
Demonstrated ability to work with people of various ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identities.
Ability to manage fiscal resources effectively.
Strong skills in assessing levels of emotional distress and reacting appropriately.
Demonstrated supervisory skills to guide behavioral health providers on treatment methods.
Proven ability to work effectively within and outside of the university system in developing relationships and programs to address issues and needs.
In depth experience with computer programs used in the university such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, case tracking systems and other key programs necessary to perform the requirements of the position.
Knowledge of applicable laws and ethical standards associated with profession, such as the U.S. Department of Education?s Office of Civil Rights/Title IX, Violence Against Women Act, Clery Act, CA Victim's Rights Laws, and The White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault, and other relevant legislation and reports.

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.