Assistant Director for Violence Prevention

Position Title :

Assistant Director for Violence Prevention

Position Type : Regular

Regular

Hiring Range :

$61,100 - $79,400 annually; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity.

Pay Frequency : Annual

Annual

POSITION PURPOSE

The Wellness Center plays an important role in promoting student well-being by nurturing interconnectedness and the fundamental dignity of every person through the care of the individual.

The Wellness Center utilizes evidence-based initiatives to promote a culture of holistic health that empowers students to make informed decisions and develop self-efficacy and communal care in their intellectual, spiritual, social, physical, and emotional well-being.

The Assistant Director for Violence Prevention oversees the development and implementation of culturally-contextualized, trauma-informed interpersonal violence programming and education at Santa Clara University.

They report to the Director of the Wellness Center. Providing intentional care and prioritization to people impacted by systemic and interpersonal violence, this position serves as a thought-partner and campus-leader in the visionary work of violence prevention.

Through inclusive collaboration, this position co-creates spaces of safety, witnessing, truth-telling, and healing to support the full flourishing of every student.

We seek candidates who are creative, collaborative, and want to engage the campus community in this important work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide leadership to Santa Clara University and the Division of Student Life by researching, developing, and implementing comprehensive, culturally-contextualized, trauma-informed violence prevention programs.

Ensure cultural competence and respond effectively in serving the needs of a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population;

understanding the needs of historically undeserved communities, including students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, and international students.

Partner with SCU’s Inclusive Excellence Division in social justice and anti-violence initiatives.

• Serve as a University employee who is attentive to compliance with Title IX, Violence Against Women Act, Campus Sexual Assault Victims’ Bill of Rights, Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act, the Clery Act, and other related legislation.
• Provide consultation to faculty, staff and administration regarding violence prevention, survivor advocacy resources, and policies and procedures.
• Respond to requests from campus partners for programming and training.

2. Conduct workshops, trainings, events and create conversation spaces to educate SCU students in primary and secondary prevention efforts.

Contextualize violence prevention work within the socio-economic model, honoring how harm impacts at structural, systemic, institutional, community, and individual / interpersonal levels.

Increase awareness and understanding about various forms of interpersonal harm including sexual assault, relationship and intimate partner violence, stalking, hazing, harassment, discrimination, bystander intervention, and the support resources available.

• Provide content knowledge on building comprehensive sexual health programs including embodiment, self-love, positive sexuality, and sexual health within a Jesuit, Catholic university.
• Promote student wellness and educate the campus community about current student trends and their impacts.
• Partner with the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX as needed on the conceptualization and implementation of violence prevention education.

3. Supervise and mentor the Violence Prevention Educators (VPEs), a team of dedicated students engaged in anti-violence work and peer education through meaningful education and community conversations about various forms of harm including sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and discrimination.

• Recruit, hire, onboard and train the VPE team (hired in the spring for the upcoming academic year).
• Serve as a thought-partner on concerns facing the student community and developing ideas and collaboration opportunities for primary and secondary prevention.
• Oversee the team’s programming and education process from idea generation through marketing, content development, implementation, and evaluation.

4. Develop and serve as co-chair or chairperson for a campus-wide coalition focused on violence prevention, with inter-disciplinary, multi-department involvement from across campus and the wider community including students, faculty, and staff.

Maintain partnerships with off-campus agencies.

5. Participate in strategic planning and quality improvement activities including the development and evaluation of short- and long-term program goals.

• Research and develop resources that create timely and efficient workflow.
• Prepare progress reports, inform supervisor of project status, and deviation from goals or timelines. Ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions.
• Prepare and submit reports as requested and / or required.
• Develop and implement guidelines to support the functions of the Wellness Center.

6. Remain current on strategies, programs, national trends, and theories pertaining to implementing evidence-based programs related to interpersonal violence prevention, survivor advocacy, health promotion, and alcohol and substance use education on college campuses.

Attend local and national conferences for the purpose of advancing the work of the department and professional development.

7. Collaborate on major Wellness Center programming events for Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Stalking and Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Mental Health Awareness Month.

8. Promote and participate in inter-departmental communication, cooperation, and collaboration.

Assist with Wellness Center communications, marketing, and web presence.

9. Additional Responsibilities :

• Teach Violence Prevention Education courses to interested students, including Violence Prevention Educators (VPEs)
• Provide confidential advocacy support to primary and secondary survivors of the SCU community
• Generate and submit proposals for additional funding to support innovative initiatives.
• Monitor the administration of online prevention education programs.
• Serve on University committees as appropriate.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION

Provides work direction for student peer educators and student workers.

RECEIVES WORK DIRECTION FROM

Receives work direction from the Director for the Wellness Center.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

• Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services.
• Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices.
• Maintains contact with customers and solicits feedback for improved services.
• Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives.
• Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow.
• Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions.
• Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.
• Develops and implements guidelines to support the functions of the unit.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

Knowledge

• Understanding and support of the Jesuit tradition of education and a commitment to the fundamental values of service to others, community, and diversity as well as commitment to and demonstration of skills, knowledge, and awareness to serve the unique needs of the diverse campus community of Santa Clara University.
• Understanding of Student Development Theory.

Skills

• Oral and written communication skills, including experience in delivering workshops and speaking to groups of various sizes.
• Organizational skills including time management, multitasking, and project completion. Commitment to customer service, both internal and external to the department.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and evaluate programs, specifically those focusing on violence prevention and well-being.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate collaborative interpersonal relationships with internal and external constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise student employees.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects from inception to implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to advise student organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to work beyond conventional business hours by having the flexibility to work in the evenings and on weekends when necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to independently carry out tasks of varying complexity.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Education and / or Experience

• Bachelors’ degree required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Master's degree in public health, social work, counseling, psychology, health science, student services or equivalent education in a closely related field preferred.
• 75-Hour Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Counselor Certification or agreement to obtain certification within the first year.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible work in an academic setting or related field required. Expertise in areas such as relationship violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, discrimination, justice work, and bystander intervention.

Expertise in areas of health and wellness issues and promotions in a college environment, or similar experience, such as alcohol and drug prevention / harm reduction, collegiate recovery, mental health, body image, etc. preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities.

A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
• May be needed to occasionally lift and carry boxes as well as assist in setting up / tearing down tables, chairs, and other furniture and equipment for events.
• May be required to travel to other buildings on campus for meetings and events.
• May be required to attend conferences, trainings, and meetings within the Bay area, within the State of California, or at an out-of-state location.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Indoor office environment with windows, lounge, and restrooms.
• Cubicle office space with no ceiling or private office space.
• Private conference rooms available for confidential meetings with students and colleagues.
• Frequent interruptions by students for both scheduled appointments and drop-in meetings.
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