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/Attention applicants: Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website. Your application will not be received. / To apply, follow the link belowto the Attorney General’s Office direct application page.* * https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASP/ / Director of Victim Compensation Executive Bureau Victim Compensation & Assistance Division Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell seeks a highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as the Director of the Victim Compensation & Assistance Division in the Executive Bureau. The Director of the Victim Compensation & Assistance Division is the Attorney General’s designee, pursuant to G.L. c. 12, § 11K, to administer the provisions of the Compensation of Victims of Violent Crimes Act, G.L. c. 258C. The Director of the Victim Compensation & Assistance Division supervises a staff that annually receives approximately 3,000 applications for compensation under the Compensation of Victims of Violent Crimes Act. The Director is responsible for reviewing and approving decisions to claimants regarding their claims for compensation, appeals of those decisions, and oversight and management of federal and state grant funds. Primary Duties: The Director will be responsible for: (1) administering the provisions of the Victims of Violent Crime Compensation Act and its accompanying regulations; (2) supervising the Division’s staff, including claims advocates and support personnel, and ensuring that staff receive appropriate training; (3) overseeing the processing of approximately 3,000 claims per year; (4) reviewing and approving compensation award and denial decisions; (5) reviewing and issuing decisions of claims appeals and working with Assistant Attorneys General on judicial appeals; (6) formulating and implementing policies and procedures relative to processing claims; (7) engaging in outreach and providing trainings to victim service providers across the Commonwealth; (8) assisting the Attorney General’s staff in policy and legislative matters pertinent to survivors of violent crime; (9) collaborating with external victim compensation agencies and non-profits to establish a support network for survivors; (10) applying for and administering federal and state grants for victim compensation; and (11) performing any other responsibilities assigned by the Attorney General or their designees. Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt Salary: $110,020 to $118,503, commensurate with experience and qualifications _To apply for this position_: *Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at: https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASPand apply directly. *Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is July 16, 2024. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2041. Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option to apply for this position. Applications submitted via this MassCareers website are not received by our Office. __ Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to: Pamela Spang, Recruitment & Hiring Coordinator Human Resources Division (617) 963-2041_ _Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree. Juris Doctor preferred. Candidates must have effective organizational, management, analytical, and written and oral communication skills, as well as excellent computer skills. Candidates with experience in claims processing and/or case-tracking systems is preferred. In lieu of claims processing and/or case tracking systems experience, candidates with extensive experience working with or in support of crime survivors will be considered. Candidates should have a background in grant management, with a preference for candidates with experience in managing federally funded grant programs. Fluency in a second language, both speaking and writing, is also preferred. The successful candidate will be able to develop and implement victim and survivor-centered systems and processes that increase equity and access for survivors of crime. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to serving survivors of crime and able to support a respectful and inclusive work environment. /The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General’s Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions./ Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option. Any automated message generated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassCareers website does not apply to posted positions at the Attorney General’s Office. You must apply directly at: *www.mass.gov/ago/employment.* *Job: Unclassified *Organization: Office of the Attorney General *Title: *DIRECTOR OF VICTIM COMPENSATION Location: Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place Requisition ID: 240006BE