ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Program Administrator - Sexual and Domestic Violence Job Location:
1700 West Washington Street Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Posting Details:
Annual Salary: $65,000
This position will remain open until business needs are met
Description of Duties:
Oversees grant management for two Federal funding streams, the Sexual Assault Services Program and the Children's Justice Act. The PA ensures that all project goals remain consistent with statutory mandates, internal policies, and formal proposals throughout the life cycle of the grant projects
Organizes lawn space, speakers, color guard, and Governor's Staff to be present for the Governor's Lighting Arizona Purple Domestic Violence annual awareness campaign
The Program Administrator (PA) manages outreach and training, staffs the Commission to Prevent Intimate Partner and Gender-Based Violence and the Children's Justice Task Force, and provides supervision and guidance for Federal grant programs
Responsible for work of considerable complexity in administering Federal and State requirements and provides culturally competent direction and technical assistance to subgrantees on issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child welfare to accomplish time-sensitive deliverables
Works with human service organizations and the legal system (including courts, prosecutors, law enforcement, victim services, attorneys, and advocates) at the local, State, and Federal levels
Directs and manages the operations of the Governor's Commission to Prevent Intimate Partner and Gender-Based Violence and its associated workgroups, as well as the Children's Justice Task Force within the Council on Child Safety and Family Empowerment
Provides leadership for the Governor's Lighting Arizona Purple Domestic Violence awareness campaign and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Supports specic, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely outcome-oriented goals for the Commission and respective workgroups
Supports and develops the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) metrics and standards across all work areas
Develops and supports social media campaigns for awareness months in partnership with communications
Monitors programmatic and nancial progress report submissions and provides feedback to subgrantees
Maintains effective communication with Commission members, workgroups, and Task Force chairs
Develops and maintains effective communication with staff from Federal funding agencies
Develops meeting schedules and agendas for Commission and Task Force presentations
Conducts and reports on programmatic and scal site visits
In- and out-of-state travel required
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Requirements:
The position requires knowledge and experience related to: domestic violence; sexual assault; child welfare; Arizona's legal system; and victim services. Prefer experience working with Federal grants
Must have considerable knowledge of community organization techniques and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to accomplish common goals, exercise sound decision-making, and be self-directed
The position requires considerable knowledge of victim services and the child welfare system at the local, State, and Federal levels
Skilled at organizing work tasks, meeting deadlines, and producing accurate work products, including research-based documents
Must work well under pressure and with team members from multiple divisions, agencies, and levels of management
Maintains high ethical standards and professionalism to ensure records are managed securely and condentially
Computer software experience, including Adobe Acrobat, Google Platform, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Skilled at working with diverse groups of community members, constituents, and state agency staff
Comfortable with public speaking and experience presenting to diverse groups
Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
Familiarity with engaging with Arizona service providers
Working knowledge of public meeting protocols
Selective Preference(s):
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS); ve years of experience in a relevant eld
Pre-Employment Requirements:
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Sick leave
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
Contact Us:
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Emily Uline-Olmstead at euolmstead@az.gov for assistance