Assistant Director, Haven

Colgate University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Hamilton, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Category Professional/Administrative
Position Title Assistant Director, Haven
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Division Dean of the College
Department Counseling & Psychological Services
Hiring Wage/Salary Range $58,460-$59,000 / annually
Determination
When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.
Benefits
Current Benefits
Colgate University is proud to offer in-depth, competitive benefits that support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their family. The majority of benefits are effective on the date of hire.
We pride ourselves on the scope and quality of the benefits offered to our employees. We invite candidates to visit our Benefits page to learn more about our generous benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:
Health and Wellness:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health benefits, disability and life insurance, 403 B Retirement with employer core and matching contributions.
Paid Time Off:
Vacation time (varies based on position classification), sick time, 13.5 holidays including a Winter Recess between Christmas and New Year’s and 3 floating holidays.
Paid Family Leave:
After six months of employment, employees become eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid time off up to 67% of salary to a state maximum for bonding with a newborn, adopted or foster child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition or to help after a family member has been deployed to active military duty abroad.
Continuing Education and Professional Development:
Employees and their spouse/domestic partner may take up to 2 courses per semester at Colgate, tuition free with a $20 per course registration fee.
Funding for work related courses to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree related to your current position.
After 7 years of service in an eligible position an employee’s eligible children may be awarded up to half of Colgate’s tuition to attend an accredited college, university or trade school of their choice.
Along with a generous benefits package, additional perks unique to Colgate University include but are not limited to free on campus parking, free gym membership with discounts for family members, reduced Seven Oaks Golf Course memberships, University Bookstore discount, free library access, 3 free tickets for any regular season athletic home event, access to Colgate owned Bewkes Center and Glendening Boathouse, free access to all cultural events.
Department Statement
Haven, Colgate University’s sexual assault response center, opened in October 2017. During the prior academic year, students joined with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop the plans for Haven along with the need for enhanced sexual assault response and education on campus. Haven is now the hub of clinical treatment for survivors, sexual assault education and prevention, and collaboration with others to improve our survivor-centric responses to sexual violence. The Assistant Director, Haven, will collaborate closely with Program Director, Haven and the Assistant Vice President, Counseling & Psychological Services, to provide sexual violence education, prevention, and response to the Colgate community.
Accountabilities
The Assistant Director, Haven, will work closely with the Director in the development, coordination, and implementation of campus programs targeting sexual, gender-based and intimate partner violence, sexual harassment, and stalking within the student community. This position focuses on the prevention, training and educational programming of the campus community with the goal of supporting the student population impacted by these issues and in the prevention of sexual violence on campus.
Areas of focus include responsibility for:
  • developing and conducting high-quality sexual violence support and prevention trainings and programming, with focused analysis on the impacts of power and privilege on trauma;
  • providing advocacy services to survivors of all forms of violence;
  • supporting existing student-led sexuality programming such as This Is Not a Play About Sex, Yes Means Yes Seminar, and One Love;
  • coordinating the Haven Ambassador program, a peer advocacy program to assist the Haven team with outreach and prevention trainings, workshops, and peer support;
  • supporting and referring students in accessing on-and off-campus trauma-informed services and resources in response to experiences involving sexual, gender-based and intimate partner violence, and sexual harassment;
  • supporting a collaborative approach to campus sexual assault support and prevention, including effective communication with a broad range of community members including students, Title IX coordinators, staff and faculty members;
  • effectively supporting the administrative needs of the department, including maintenance of website information, inventory, communications (Haven email and social media); and programming budget projections;
  • effectively managing logistics for event and programs including accurate capture, maintenance, and analysis of records and program data;
  • generating ideas for program execution and collaborations;
  • ensuring that all programming and educational initiatives consider issues of equity and social justice;
  • serving as a confidential resource to students seeking support and advice;
  • providing crisis intervention when necessary;
  • engaging in institutional, divisional, and departmental meetings and activities addressing campus sexual/intimate partner violence;
  • and, maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

Technical Competencies


Name Higher Education Sexual Violence Support and Prevention
Description
Knowledge sufficient to effectively engage students on issues surrounding sexual violence support and prevention within the context of a small, private, residential, rural liberal arts college. Demonstrated ability to be supportive to students who have experienced trauma. Proven ability to work with diverse populations including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class, and spiritual backgrounds. Familiarity with Title IX, Campus SaVE Act, Clery guidance and regulations, national/state laws and other relevant laws and regulations, especially as they pertain to prevention education and interpersonal and sexual violence on a college.
Name Student Group Advising
Description
Demonstrated expertise in student affairs and ability to mentor students in making good decisions and working with groups and individuals. Demonstrated ability to develop and work within student leadership structure. Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing student leadership opportunities for student leaders. Skills to train both students and staff in effective practices.
Name Event Management
Description
Demonstrated expertise in event planning and implementation sufficient to ensure events meet University goals, and are held in compliance with University policies and procedures. Expertise in risk management sufficient to avoid material consequences to the University.
Name Program Management
Description
Demonstrated expertise in program delivery, consistent with broader organizational guidelines and within the context of a small, private, residential, rural liberal arts college. Implements and troubleshoot on-site logistics. Ability to apply techniques of assessment to measure programmatic effectiveness. Connects intended outcomes, priorities and goals to divisional and institutional outcomes, priorities and goals.
Name Administrative
Description
Demonstrated ability to effectively and consistently apply time management, problem solving, and planning skills in the implementation of processes or programs. Demonstrated ability to effectively use technical solutions to assist in the collection/maintenance of key data and records and within university, division and department guidelines. Demonstrated ability to consistently meet functional accountabilities while staying within assigned budget constraints.

Behavioral Competencies


Name Personal Accountability for Results
Description
Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.
Name Effective Communication
Description
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.
Name Problem Solving and Decision Making
Description
Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.
Name Change Management
Description
Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.
Name Leadership and Teamwork
Description
Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.
Name Creativity and Innovation
Description
Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.
Name Diversity and Inclusion
Description
Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.
Name Sustainability
Description
Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university’s commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the university’s sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.
Name Multicultural Knowledge / Intersectional Identities
Description
Knowledge sufficient to effectively engage students on issues of diversity. Demonstrated ability to be a strong advocate for diversity with proven ability to work with diverse populations. Competent in conceptualization of intersectional identities within and outside of clinical work, to support students in the goals of identity development and thriving within the context of a small, private, residential, rural liberal arts college.

Requirements


Professional Experience/ Qualifications
  • Experience delivering outreach programs
  • Experience working closely with young adults, adolescents, or college populations
Preferred Qualifications
  • Commitment to social justice advocacy and diversity work
  • Interest in working closely with student interns and leading team of outreach programmers
  • Experience in providing community education/training on trauma and sexual violence
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with outreach partners and multidisciplinary teams
  • Evidence of ability to coordinate initiatives/programs on a team
Education
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, in field such as health education, health promotion, public health, sociology, mental health counseling, social work, clinical/counseling psychology is required.
A Master’s degree is preferred.
Certifications
Physical Requirements
Other Information

Posting Detail Information


Requisition Number 2023S078Posting
Temporary No
Work Schedule
Job Open Date 10/30/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Clery Act
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at [email protected] .

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