Associate Director of Gender Violence Prevention Sexuality, Women, and Gender Center

Associate Director of Gender Violence Prevention and the Sexuality, Women, and Gender Center

The Associate Director of Gender Violence Prevention and SWAG will be responsible for designing and implementing campus programs and events related to sexual and relationship violence prevention, consent, bystander intervention, and healthy relationships. This position is also responsible for overseeing the Peer Educator program and supporting the group's work focused on sexual health education and relationship violence prevention. Embedded within the Sexuality, Women and Gender Center, this position will work closely with student leaders and student workers to support the center's initiatives, programs, and campus engagement efforts.

The Associate Director will need to skillfully engage in conversations about sexual violence, relationship violence, and consent while referring individuals to appropriate offices and resources. Close collaboration with the Title IX Office and confidential campus resources is essential to success.

• Sexual & relationship violence prevention program design:
  Ability to design, implement, and assess campus-wide prevention education and events focused on consent, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and survivor support.
• Training and facilitation expertise:
  Skilled at developing and delivering student trainings (including orientation programming) on sexual violence prevention, consent education, and bystander intervention using trauma-informed, inclusive practices.
• Peer educator leadership and supervision:
  Experience recruiting, training, supervising, and developing peer educators/student staff to deliver prevention and sexual health education with strong coaching, feedback, and accountability practices.
• Cross‑campus collaboration & Title IX partnership:
  Demonstrated ability to partner closely with a Title IX Office and confidential resources to support coordinated prevention education, training initiatives, and effective resource navigation for students.
• Sensitive communication and resource referral:
  Ability to engage skillfully in complex conversations about sexual and relationship violence and consent, while making appropriate referrals and maintaining clear boundaries aligned with role and campus protocols.

• A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• Generous Retirement Plan – 401(a) and 403(b)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time
• Paid Holidays and Special Days Off
• Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
• Household access to many of the College's facilities including the gym and pool
• Free fitness and wellness classes
• And more

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. Degree in gender studies, or related field preferred.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and administrative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to produce clear and concise reports, correspondences, and emails.
• The ability to build trust and work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners.

• 1‑3 years related experience required, 4‑6 years preferred. Experience working in higher education, preferably in a small, liberal arts setting, plus a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Sensitivity to and a thorough understanding of the many experiences and expressions of trauma caused by sexual violence and harassment.
• Knowledge of college health issues and specifically alcohol and other drug content.
• Proven track record of support for students and an ability and desire to work collaboratively with them.
• An understanding of the importance of listening compassionately and a history of working with confidential and sensitive information.

Standard administrative hours are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. This is a full‑time position working 40 hours/43 weeks per year (0.83 FTE) with occasional evening or weekend work as required. Exempt positions require the time commitment necessary to complete the essential duties of the position.

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

Is driving a Bowdoin vehicle an essential function of this job?:
No
Is a pre‑placement physical required for this position?:
No