Youth Violence Prevention Program Administrator

JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

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

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.