Youth Violence Prevention Program Administrator

JOB LOCATION

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $82,824.00 - $103,529.00/annually 

The deadline to submit applications is October 25, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT 

The Youth Violence Program Administrator, under the direction of the Intervention Programs Division Manager, oversees the youth violence prevention program to provide services to juveniles who are at-risk, or high-risk, and their families. They will coordinate with multiple community-based organizations, governmental agencies, and law enforcement agencies in these efforts.  

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Plan, develop, implement, document, and manage strategies, goals, policies, procedures, and performance measures for the youth violence prevention program.  

• Track and report progress on goals and performance measures and make recommendations for changes or improvements to achieve desired outcomes. 

• Oversee daily operations of the youth violence prevention program. 

• Manage the referral process for internal and external stakeholders to make referrals to the Youth Violence Prevention Program. 

• Collaborate with city departments, community mental health agencies, community-based organizations, and school districts to ensure coordination among juvenile system agencies and the youth violence prevention program regarding at-risk juveniles. 

• Build and maintain relationships with community members, school administrators, and partnering agencies. Attend various meetings with each group. 

• In conjunction with the Intervention Programs Division Manager, oversee the financial and accounting operations of the Youth Violence Prevention Program. Ensure timely processing of accounts payables and provide accurate and timely financial reports on a regular basis and upon request. 

• Oversee grant management, monitoring, and compliance for youth violence funding. 

• Serve as the Support & Outreach Working Group Lead for Aurora SAVE, the City’s group violence intervention program. 

• Oversee daily operations of and coordinate the Aurora SAVE Support & Outreach Working Group. Provide weekly reports for the Aurora SAVE team on actions and progress. 

• Act as the escalation point for tough issues and clients, while mentoring and supporting the Support & Outreach team. 

• Build and maintain relationships with community members, school administrators, and partnering agencies, and attend various meetings with each group. 

• Attend department meetings, division meetings, and other meetings as required or assigned. 

• Participate in interdepartmental meetings and collaborate with the Community Engagement Division as needed for presentations to outside groups. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. 

Education:   

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field 

Experience: 

• Two years of experience in youth violence prevention and/or intervention. 

• Two years of experience in case management/resource navigation. 

• Two years of experience in the development, implementation, and administration of programs.  

Knowledge: 

• Structure, purpose, and administration of government and non-profit grant programs 

• Data analysis and visualization 

• Policy development 

• Data management 

• Grant & budget management 

• Program management and implementation 

Skills: 

• Public speaking 

• Research, writing, and strong interpersonal skills and data analysis skills 

• Effective leadership and trainings 

• Facilitation and presentations 

• Strong collaboration and partnerships with multiple partners and stakeholders 

• Alignment with strategic plan  

• Skill in the use of personal computers including word processing applications 

• Interviewing techniques sufficient to be able to interview clients to obtain a variety of information 

• Independently adapting, interpreting, and applying written guidelines, precedents and standardized work practices to a variety of unprecedented and problematic situations 

• Examining information for completeness, accuracy and compliance 

Abilities: 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with various groups, including, but not limited to, City departments, community-based organizations, groups, and citizens. 

• Solve problems proactively. 

• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. 

• Conduct research and prepare concise reports on findings. 

• Establish and achieve goals and objectives. 

• Exercise good judgment. 

• Display high standards of ethical conduct. 

Licenses and Certifications Required:   

• Colorado Driver’s License with a good driving record.   

WORKING CONDITIONS  

Essential Personnel:  

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel. 

Physical Demands: 

• Sedentary physical work that may involve occasional moving and/or lifting of up to 20 pounds. 

• Occasional lifting and carrying of objects. 

• Some walking and standing, both indoors and outdoors. 

• Clear vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents. 

• Speech communication and hearing abilities to maintain communication with employees and citizens. 

• Hand/eye coordination for operating a computer keyboard and other equipment. 

Work Environment: 

• Primarily works indoors in a clean, comfortable office environment. 

• Occasional outdoor work in varying weather conditions. 

• This position is primarily in-person and office-based. 

Equipment Used: 

• This position may require regular use of personal equipment (e.g., vehicle, cell phone, other tools) during employment. 

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.