Assistant Director, Sexual Violence Prevention Education

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Work type:Officer of Administration
Location:Eugene, OR
Categories:Education, Social Science, Student Life/Services, Psychology

Department: Office of the Dean of Students
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $61,000 - $63,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA05-Fiscal Year 2023-2024
FTE: 1.0

February 12, 2024; position open until filled

A complete application must include the following:
1. A cover letter summarizing your interest and how you meet or exceed the requirements of the position.
2. Current résumé.
3. Names and contact information for three professional references, one of which is current or, if not currently working, a most recent supervisor.

The Division of Student Life supports the University’s academic mission through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success, while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four departments, the University Career Center, Office of the Dean of Students, Erb Memorial Union, and Physical Education & Recreation, and a number of key programs, including the Holden Center for Leadership and Community Engagement, Parent and Family Programs, Major Student Events (Commencement, Homecoming, University Day), Student Engagement & Success (Student Government), Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern.

The Office of the Dean of Students is here to create a welcoming, inclusive university campus for you. We encourage and advocate for our diverse communities through a variety of organizations and programs to connect you with other Ducks. We also work to maintain the integrity and accountability of our communities through policies and educational initiatives. Overall we strive to provide resources and spaces for everyone to connect to a community and be supported throughout their college experience.

The Assistant Director (AD) of Sexual Violence Prevention and Education provides primary leadership and coordination of sexual violence prevention education initiatives at the UO. The Assistant Director is expected to support the Director of Prevention Services in long-term visioning, goal setting, supervision, evaluation, and innovation of evidence-based prevention of interpersonal violence among college students. The AD is also expected to provide coordination, training, and leadership for peer-facilitated campus sexual violence prevention and education efforts including all first-year primary prevention workshops, peer-facilitated programs, and the creation and sustaining of population-specific intervention strategies.

The AD will be supporting the work of student organizations and student leaders in sexual violence prevention education on campus, working closely with student employees, interns, and other stakeholders. This role works closely with other response colleagues including the Confidential Advocacy Program, University Health Services, Athletics, Title IX, and other campus partners engaged in prevention education work. The goal of the AD's work is to ignite campus dialogue by offering educational programs that are designed to reduce unwanted sexual experiences, create and/or enhance healthy relationships, and practice bystander intervention. This position reports to the Director of Prevention Services, under the leadership of the Dean of Students.

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, public health, prevention science, family and human services, college student personnel, student affairs administration, or related field.
• Two years of direct professional or graduate-level experience in sexual violence prevention within an institution of higher education.
• Two years experience providing direct services to students in crisis.
• Experience with and/or commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment.

• Effective communication skills.
• Teaching and training skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with students and campus and community partners.
• Strong facilitation skills to motivate and encourage others towards environmental and behavioral change utilizing best practices.
• Organizational and time management skills, including setting priorities, achieving program and department goals, and performing multiple work assignments simultaneously with acute attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability in building and sustaining successful coalitions and committees that focus on sexual violence prevention efforts.
• Demonstrated experience in campus, community, or public health research in program planning and evaluation.
• Experience in selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating student staff.
• Experience with critical review of professional literature related to sexual violence prevention, especially among college-aged students.
• Experience developing and implementing environmental and policy change activities.
• Experience in grant writing and/or executing grant-funded initiatives.
• Experience providing direct services to support individuals impacted by interpersonal violence.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits .

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at [email protected] or 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination .

In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report .