Prevention and Education Coordinator (Student Services Professional IV)

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Monday, October 28th.

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

Job Summary

Reporting to and under general supervision of the Associate Vice President for the Office of the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (AVP), the Prevention and Education Coordinator performs highly complex professional Student Services work and is responsible for all aspects of the design, coordination, evaluation, advisement, and implementation of the University's comprehensive programming, initiatives, strategies, and campaigns intended to raise awareness and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual misconduct / sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and stalking before they occur through the promotion of behaviors that foster healthy relationships, encourage safe bystander intervention, and establish social norms that support health and safety.

This includes both community-wide or audience-specific programming, initiatives, and strategies that increase audience knowledge and share information and resources to prevent violence, reduce perpetration, promote safety and a culture of respect.

The incumbent oversees all aspects of program development and event planning and also helps supervise and advise student assistants and student leaders in their programmatic and operational duties.

Key Qualifications

This position requires the equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related.

A master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or a jobrelated field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling, guidance or a jobrelated field may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional, personal or career counseling.

Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent to four years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience which includes experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems.

Experience with project management is highly preferred. Experience in higher education and working with student personnel is highly preferred.

Advanced proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and Google Suite required. Knowledge of databases, student information systems, and PeopleSoft preferred.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and will note exceed $6,019 a month. This is a full time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave.

In addition, 14 paid h olidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

Supplemental Information

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity.

We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect.

We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.

The University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Mandated Reporting : This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all faculty, staff, administrators, and students who are accessing campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.

S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to continue to help us protect and maintain a healthy Seawolf Community.

More information related to campus level requirements can be found here : https : / / risk.sonoma.edu / covid-

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office .

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As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

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edu ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

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A paper copy of the report may be requested in person by emailing the Clery Compliance and Safety Office at [email protected] .

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A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Residential Education and Campus Housing at [email protected] .