Violence Prevention Specialist

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

About The Position

Student Wellness with the Division of Student Affairs at Iowa State University is currently seeking applicants for a Violence Prevention Specialist. This individual plays a key role in advancing student health and wellbeing through strategic communication, data-informed storytelling, and health promotion initiatives. This position will be hired as a Wellness Program Specialist II. This position will focus on violence prevention education and outreach. This position includes work in areas such as sexual violence, stalking, and hazing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training or coursework in violence prevention, sexual assault prevention, healthy relationships, etc.
Certification in bystander intervention, violence prevention, trauma-informed practices, or similar prevention-focused approaches.
Experience facilitating workshops, presentations and health promotion training.
Experience coordinating, facilitating, and training teams; preferably focused on prevention education and outreach efforts.
Experience using tools such as Smartsheet and/or Qualtrics.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate violence prevention and health promotion programs, initiatives, and educational campaigns
Plan, facilitate, and assess trainings, workshops, presentations, and outreach efforts focused on violence prevention, consent education, bystander intervention, and student wellbeing
Coordinate and support campus-wide prevention initiatives, awareness campaigns, events, and programs that foster a safe and healthy campus community
Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with campus departments, student groups, community organizations, and external stakeholders to advance prevention efforts
Support the implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of university violence prevention strategies, programs, and strategic priorities
Recruit, train, supervise, and support peer educators and student leaders engaged in prevention education and outreach activities
Develop and disseminate educational materials, resources, digital content, and marketing strategies to increase awareness, engagement, and access to support services
Collect, analyze, and report program data and assessment outcomes to measure effectiveness, demonstrate impact, and inform continuous improvement
Serve on university and community committees, workgroups, and collaborative initiatives that support prevention, safety, and wellbeing goals