VAWA Program Coordinator

VAWA Program Coordinator

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

188796

Agency

Attorney Generals Office

Opening Date

05/26/2026

Closing Date

6/9/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AH35

Position Number:

60009463

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN08

Hiring Range - Min.

$45,300.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$61,150.00

Opening Date

05/26/2026

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

All applicants must apply via careers.sc.gov. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application not being referred."

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
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Job Responsibilities

About Violence Against Women Act

Will serve as a member of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) & Human Trafficking team by assisting the section with VAWA-related matters. Responsibilities include coordinating the annual Silent Witness Ceremony; coordinating and implementing training on various VAWA-related topics; drafting the annual grant and preparing quarterly and yearly reports as required. The position will also conduct research on relevant VAWA topics for training purposes and to regularly update the DV and SA protocols; and serve as the liaison to state work groups, sexual assault response teams, domestic violence coordinating councils, and other state and local initiatives. Will assist with other assigned duties and projects upon request.

• Coordinate the annual Silent Witness ceremony, including soliciting data, reviewing homicide reports, outreach with families, and other related tasks.

• Coordinates and implements training on various VAWA-related topics, including the behavior of victims and perpetrators of domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, human trafficking, stalking crimes, and teen dating violence.

• Drafts the annual VAWA grant and prepares quarterly and yearly reports as required by the Violence Against Women Act and the Department of Crime Victims Assistance Grants.

• Conducts research and gathers information pertaining to the violence against women field for training purposes and the DV and SA protocol.

• Serves as a liaison to state work groups, sexual assault response teams, domestic violence coordinating councils, and other state and local initiatives.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This position also includes an excellent benefits package:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
• Thirteen paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in social work, public administration, criminal justice, public health, education, human services, or other related fields. Experience in the nonprofit sector, prevention education, grant coordination, victim advocacy, community partnerships, or strong project management skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require the employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires a valid driver's license and frequent driving duties.
• Position may be required to travel and transport files

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree preferred
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the area of employment.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Additional Comments

DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, AND SLED BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED.

THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

EEOP Utilization Report available upon request.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. If you have a limitation or disability that requires an accommodation during the application process, please let us know by emailing Recruitment Email.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Are you willing to accept a salary between $43,500-$61,150?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your current salary?

03

Do you have a Bachelors degree or higher in the below areas?

• Social Work
• Public Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Public Health
• Education
• Human Services
• Other Related Fields (Explain in question 4)
• None of the above

04

If you have a bachelors degree or higher, please provide your degree field and date of completion. Note: "Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application not being referred."

05

How many years of experience are directly related to the non-profit sector, prevention education, grant coordination, victim advocacy, community partnerships, or project management?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• 1-2 Years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

06

Please explain in detail your experience in the non-profit sector, prevention education, grant coordination, victim advocacy, community partnerships, or project management. Note: "Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application not being referred."

07

I acknowledge that I may be required to complete a SparkHire One-Way Virtual interview as part of the hiring process if the Hiring Manager desires an interview.

• Yes
• No

08

• Please read in its entirety* I acknowledge that a resume may be attached but not substituted for completing the employment applications salary, work history, education, and reference sections. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Is your application complete?
• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Attorney Generals Office Address 1000 Assembly Street, Dennis Bldg.

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-734-3970

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.