Associate Director Hazing and IPV Prevention
- 503799
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: Aug 17 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Jana Williams, 575-646-1722, janaw@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: New Mexico State University is seeking an innovative and collaborative professional to serve as the Associate Director of Hazing & Interpersonal Violence Prevention within the newly established Aggie Prevention & Well-Being Programs unit. This exciting leadership opportunity allows the successful candidate to play a central role in shaping a comprehensive campus-wide prevention strategy focused on hazing prevention, interpersonal violence prevention, healthy relationships, consent education, and bystander intervention.
Reporting to the Director of Prevention & Well-Being Programs, the Associate Director serves as the senior programmatic leader for these initiatives and works collaboratively with Student Life, Athletics, Housing, Student Conduct, the Office of Institutional Equity, fraternity and sorority life, and other campus partners to foster a culture of safety, accountability, and student well-being. The position leads the development, implementation, and assessment of evidence-informed prevention programs, educational campaigns, and leadership development initiatives that support student success and organizational excellence.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate prevention professional to help build a nationally recognized prevention program while making a meaningful impact on student safety and campus culture at New Mexico's land-grant university.
Position Details
Position Title: Associate Director Hazing and IPV Prevention
College/Division: Provost Office
Department: 520830-STUDENT LIFE
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $53,165 - $67,786.96 commensurate with experience
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Associate Director, Hazing & Interpersonal Violence Prevention, reports to the Director of Prevention and Well-being Programs serving as the senior programmatic leader within the Aggie Prevention & Well-Being Program unit. The director will provide leadership for university prevention initiatives focused on hazing, interpersonal violence, healthy relationships, consent education, and bystander intervention. The position develops, implements, and assesses evidence-informed prevention strategies designed to reduce high-risk behaviors, promote student well-being, and strengthen organizational culture. Working collaboratively with campus and community partners, the Associate Director supports the university's comprehensive prevention framework through education, outreach, assessment, and culture-change initiatives. This position complements institutional compliance and response functions by focusing on proactive prevention and student engagement.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree + 9 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 7 years of relevant experience. Master's degree or higher preferred.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
Practical experience with training and development concepts, student organization risk management training, and/or fraternity and sorority advising.
Knowledge and understanding of federal hazing law, Title IX, VAWA, and other higher education law and policy issues.
Special Certification/Licensure:
TIX Training/Certification; Peer Educator Training/Certification
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
