Assistant Director, CARE

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is $61,400 - $109,200.  The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $65,000 - $73,000.

Remote/Hybrid eligibility:In-person work schedule with the flexibility of hybrid option. 
Initial applicant review will take place on or about November 13th, 2023. Posting will close upon final selection.

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and the first American research university built in the 21st century. With more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced offers an environment that combines a commitment to diversity, inclusion, collaboration and professional development. With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships, and community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

Ranked among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide educational opportunities for highly qualified students from the San Joaquin Valley and throughout California. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and supports the economic development of Merced and the region.

The Merced 2020 Project, a $1.3 billion public-private partnership unprecedented in higher education and completed in 2020, nearly doubled the physical capacity of the campus, enhancing academic distinction, student success and research excellence. UC Merced also operates the Downtown Campus Center, a $33 million, three-story administrative building located in the heart of Merced.

The university’s mission of educational excellence and rigorous inquiry is powered by three schools and numerous research institutes and centers that seek scientific and social solutions for the Valley, California and the world. In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced is preparing the way for a rigorous medical education program.

The course of UC Merced’s evolution is piloted by a long-range strategic plan. Enacted in 2021, the 10-year blueprint is guiding how the values of equity and justice influence our pathway to earning Carnegie R1 research status, growing enrollment, upholding our identity as a minority-serving institution, and operationalizing how commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion are enacted in each campus unit.

The Campus Advocacy, Resource, and Education (CARE) office envisions a UC Merced community empowered to eliminate all forms of oppression and gender-based violence – sexual assault, domestic abuse, stalking, and human trafficking – fostering a campus where all members are respected, valued, and safe. The office collaborates with UC Merced partners to develop and support an understanding of gender-based violence. Through prevention, education, and trauma-informed care advocacy using an intersectional framework. CARE promotes empathy, diversity, equity, and inclusion through its programs to staff, faculty, and students.

The Assistant Director for Prevention and Education reports directly to Campus Advocacy, Resources, & Education (CARE) Director. The Assistant Director oversees prevention, education, and intervention outreach related to ending the public health issues of interpersonal violence, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, human trafficking, and stalking. The position will tailor prevention programs to the diverse student population at UC Merced. This position is responsible for supervising, guiding, and mentoring CARE student assistants and CARE student volunteers who provide prevention programming. The position uses professional health education concepts and applies campus policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues related to ending sexual violence. This position will interact with students, staff, and faculty and works on problems of moderate complexity where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Presents primary prevention education programs on the topics of sexual assault, dating violence, human trafficking, stalking, and consent. Designs and delivers workshops on moderately complex information. Collaborates with student assistants and CARE Director to conduct prevention presentations, awareness months events and campaigns, workshops, tabling events, and outreach for intervention services. Utilizes proven prevention strategies to design, implement, and assess campaigns that promote healthy behaviors and positive social change. Such prevention strategies include creating a culture of care, changing social norms, and bystander intervention campaigns.
• Oversees the development, delivery, and assessment of prevention programs. Makes recommendations on prevention education programs to help meet the complex and varied needs of the campus. Cultural effectiveness will be prioritized. Assists with developing new courses and content information focused on intersectionality issues impacting interpersonal violence. Tailors content to the diverse student population, staff members, and faculty at UC Merced. Initiates and designs revisions to courses and program design and/or content. Facilitates opportunities for feedback, such as focus groups, to refine campaign messaging and design. Determines appropriate methods for awareness campaign implementation, including websites, social media, posters, and digital signage. Collaborates with the Director for oversight of student peer educator programs including BRAVE and T.R.U.S.T. trainings.
• Assesses programs by utilizing current survey data, incorporating survey questions into current campus surveys, and utilizing other innovative approaches to help determine program impact. Collaborates with CARE staff members to make sure that evaluations are survivor-centered, following the CARE mission and using public health approaches.
• Facilitates student-employee training for campus department orientations. Develops outreach programs with other campus departments to present CARE programming/events and updates. Represents CARE at the systemwide CARE prevention network meetings. Represents CARE on campus committees, the local community, and other relevant audiences. Participates as requested in expert panels and workshops.
• Provides supervision and mentorship to CARE Student Assistants, student volunteers, and other student organizations on related issues to the CARE mission. Assists with hiring of student staff, coordinates meetings, creates schedules, and provides guidance with program logistics. Develops projects for volunteer peer educators in consultation with CARE Director. Conducts focus groups and engages campus populations to develop initiatives, campaigns, and prevention strategies.

EDUCATION and REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in public health, psychology, sociology, or related area from an accredited institution.
• Advanced degree in public health, psychology, sociology, or related area from an accredited institution. (Preferred)
• 3 years of experience in sexual violence prevention or related field.
• 1 year of supervisory experience with volunteers, staff, or students. (Preferred)

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Ability to work in a busy, multifaceted work environment.
• Specialized knowledge of the health promotion and prevention education field and services.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and respond to campus needs through the development, implementation, and delivery of health-related programs.
• Advanced knowledge associated with the design and delivery of health promotion and prevention education programs on college campus. (Preferred)
• Experience with social media and the development of promotional materials (such as flyers, brochures, and posters).
• Requires effective interpersonal skills needed to work with diverse campus groups.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Interpersonal and diplomacy skills to identify and respond to organizational needs.
• Skills associated with both the development and delivery of diverse health education programs and services.
• Working knowledge of the prevention of sexual violence including domestic/dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking. (Preferred)

Background check and fingerprinting will be required.

How to Apply:
An online application is required for each position to apply.The University of California, Merced is aware that some web-based application processes may be cumbersome for differently abled applicants. Where appropriate, alternative accommodations will be provided. For applicants with disabilities who need additional assistance using TAM, or reasonable accommodations during the interview or search process, please contact [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected categories covered by the UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy . UC Merced intentionally promotes and maintains a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace by demonstrating it neither condones nor tolerates employment practices that discriminate against or harass any person or specific group of persons on the basis listed above. We seek candidates who will support our vision to cultivate a vibrant, equity-minded, inclusive excellence university community. When applying to UC Merced, we strongly encourage you to reflect on our Principles of Community and our 2021 strategic plan.  

Vaccination Program Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy .  All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline.  For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is 14 days after their first date of employment. 

Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy:
The University of California, Merced is a smoke and tobacco free workplace.  Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu .

E-Verify:
All employers who receive Federal contracts and grants are required to comply with E-Verify, an  Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland  Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UC Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/

This position is eligible for the UC Merced Employee Referral Program (ERP). If you were referred by a UC Merced employee, please identify that employee by name in your application as follows:

Step 5 of 7                                        Referrals                         

How did you hear about the job?     (select) “other”

Additional information?                    (select) “other”

Specific Referral Source?                (write in) first and last name of referring employee 

Referring employee MUST be named on application for eligibility.