Director of Sexual Violence Prevention and Education

St. Bonaventure University•St. Bonaventure, NY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a DOJ grant funded position. Title and duties comply with grant requirements. The Director of Sexual Violence Prevention and Education creates, executes, and evaluates the university's efforts to create a safe and more supportive campus community and prevent sexual violence. Leads the Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT) and oversees outreach and education efforts for students. Understands, completes, and reports on requirements of the Department of Justice grant funding this position.

Requirements

BA/BS in public health, health education, higher education, or related field
Minimum of 2 years full time experience in the field of victim services ( including the development and implementation of SADDVS prevention and education ) and understanding of SADDVS and related issues on a college campus.
Demonstrated past experience working with student populations.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

a master’s degree in a related field such as higher education, public health, or human services is preferred.
Experience in a college of university setting highly preferred.
Strong knowledge of principles, research, and best practices as they relate to primary prevention, specifically in a college setting.
Cultural competence and ability to work sensitively with a diverse student body.
Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills.
Proven strong facilitation and training skills.
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and assess sexual violence prevention strategies and education.
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and establish collaborative partnerships with a diverse set of colleagues, students, and community stakeholders.
Excellent leadership and time management skills.
Enthusiasm for working with undergraduate students as an educator and mentor in a residential college setting.
Demonstrated self-starter who has the ability to work independently and collaboratively to generate positive change.
Develop and demonstrate a multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive, diverse and respectful University community.
Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the University.
Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, market and evaluate meaningful and evidence-based educational resources and opportunities for students with a violence prevention/ healthy interpersonal relationship focus. Interventions will be targeted to all students and employees, but also will specifically target all incoming students, student athletes, student leaders, engaging men and historically marginalized populations, e.g., students of color, international students, LGBTQ students, and students living with disabilities.
Serve as the lead coordinator of the CCRT to expand and enhance mandatory and on-going prevention and education programming to create a safer and more supportive campus community. Evaluates the efforts of the CCRT though surveys, assessment data, and other means to identify and address gaps in sexual violence prevention and education.
Creates and implement plans to proactively engage more students in prevention efforts and overall culture change. Oversees, evaluates and continually improves peer education program, including recruitment, training and support of peer educators. Facilitate student peer education groups, trainings, workshops, special events, and presentations specific to SADDVS
Collaboration with community partners, and the coordination of services provided by them such as Bystander Intervention programs, etc.
Manage online prevention education programs for students, and coordinate with various offices to track participation/compliance and measure effectiveness. Oversees, evaluates and looks for ways to increase effectiveness of mandatory education programming for incoming first year and transfer students.
Participate in training from The Safe Zone Project to increase cultural awareness and sensitivity to LGBTQI specific concerns. Assist with the facilitation of wellness related programming in collaboration with the Student Wellness Center e.g. topics such as the relationship between alcohol/other substances and consent, etc.
Attend required DOJ orientation, trainings (travel required) and webinars to stay current with best practices in sexual violence prevention and education.
In consultation with the Vice President for student Affairs, manage a budget and submit of all DOJ required documentation and reports in consultation with the Vice President for Student Affairs or their designee. Assist with the development and implementation of Title IX campus climate surveys, assessments, and program evaluations pertaining to SADDVS
Participate and assist with University events and serve on University-wide committees as requested. Other projects and duties as assigned and in compliance with grant guidelines/restrictions. Collaborates with other members of the Student Affairs division to advance goals and initiatives of the division.

Benefits

Abundance of Time off
Tuition Remission 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents
80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
50% for spouse (ground programs only)
Full Benefit package
403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card
Dental Insurance
Employer Paid Life insurance
Short-term Disability
Employer Paid Long-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Free access to campus fitness center
2 free Division 1 Men’s Basketball Season tickets
Golf course membership discount
Other National and Local discounts available