Victims for Justice

Mission:  

To serve victims of violent crime and the survivors of victims of homicide

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Victims for Justice
Alaska State Victims’ Assistance Academy Project Director

Position Summary:  The Project Director of the Alaska State Victims’ Assistance Academy (ASVAA) will provide leadership to the project to ensure the successful creation, development, and evaluation of an annual week-long academy for victim service providers in Alaska . 

Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: $24-26,000 DOE (part-time 20 hours per week)

Specific Responsibilities:

Facilitate a partnership with an academic institution to ensure the necessary grant requirements are satisfied.

Attend OVC TTAC training opportunities offered specifically for SVAA grantees.

Elicit commitment from a state-wide, diverse group of victim service providers

Establish, develop, and effectively utilize and serve as chair of a planning/steering committee to develop and oversee the project.

Submit completed Semiannual Progress Reports as required.

Ensure that the quarterly Financial Reports are submitted as required.

Assist in determining the staffing needs to plan, organize, and manage the ASVAA.

Work with steering committee members, academic specialists, and OVC TTAC to develop a state-specific curriculum that addresses the needs and problems of Alaska ’s victim service providers.

Develop and oversee income resources including tuition, grants, and donations.

Seek supplemental project revenues from state, local, and foundation sources.

Monitor all expenditures.  

Qualifications:
Education:  BA or BS degree and three years experience in education, law enforcement or related field; MA preferred.   
Three or more years experience working with federal grants.

Hours: 20 per week, flexible to the needs of the agency; some evenings and weekends.