Director of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Education

5 days ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Equity and Accessibility, the Director of Prevention Education is responsible for leading the development and implementation of sexual and gender-based violence prevention education and outreach programming for the campus community. The successful candidate will serve as the inaugural director of the newly created department for sexual violence prevention education and will lead university-wide sexual and gender-based violence prevention initiatives for the VT community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate the Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative, serving as convener of the Sexual Violence Prevention Council and leading two advisory groups for students (undergraduate and graduate, respectively)
  • Advance a comprehensive sexual and gender-based violence prevention strategic plan that is evidence-based and consistent with best practices in sexual and gender-based violence prevention education
  • Lead the development of an operational plan for the newly created department that aligns sexual and gender-based violence prevention efforts into a coordinated and comprehensive university-wide sexual and gender-based violence prevention strategy
  • Lead efforts to continuously seek feedback from the campus community to ensure development and implementation of prevention programs meet the needs of the campus community at all VT campus locations
  • Develop metrics and measures to assess the effectiveness of sexual and gender-based violence prevention programs with a focus on continuous program improvement
  • Develop sexual and gender-based violence prevention education and outreach programs; ensure programs include learning objectives and student learning outcomes; assess programs to ensure outcomes and objectives are achieved
  • Provide presentations to the campus, community partners, and on sexual and gender-based violence prevention education and SVPI initiatives
  • Work collaboratively with the Title IX Coordinator to ensure the development and delivery of sexual and gender-based violence prevention education program aligns with Title IX compliance expectations and addresses identified trends in sexual and gender-based violence reports and complaints
  • Work collaboratively with campus partners including Student Conduct, Hokie Wellness, Human Resources, Faculty Affairs, Dean of Students, Women's Center, Fraternity and Sorority Life, New Student Programs, Athletics, Corps of Cadets and others who are key partners for advancing sexual and gender-based violence prevention education
  • Lead the development of a comprehensive marketing and communications plan that includes periodic reports, publications, and outreach materials to publicize sexual and gender-based violence prevention programs
  • Stay up to date on sexual and gender-based violence prevention education research, best practices, and trends in higher education to ensure best in class prevention education programs
  • Develop departmental budget; continually evaluate resource and programmatic needs
Requirements
  • Master's degree in public health, counseling, gender studies, sociology, psychology, college student development, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and assessing sexual and gender-based violence prevention programs and campaigns
  • Experience working with organizations that focus on sexual and gender-based violence prevention, sexual assault, domestic violence and/or stalking
  • Working knowledge of relevant federal laws such as Title IX, the Clery Act, and the Violence Against Women Act
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build consensus
  • Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information and act with discretion and neutrality
  • Demonstrated skill in developing trauma-informed programs and services
  • Proficiency with Microsoft office programs and case management systems
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated understanding of intersectionality, diversity, equity, and social justice and its impacts on sexual and gender-based violence
  • Experience developing and delivering sexual and gender-based violence prevention education programs in a college or university setting
  • Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in high pressure or crisis situations
  • Experience developing and managing budgets
  • Experience leading and supervising a team of sexual and gender-based violence prevention professionals
  • Experience working across a large, complex enterprise


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