Interpersonal Violence Prevention Education and Training Coordinator

Interpersonal Violence Prevention Education And Training Coordinator

The primary objective of this position is to provide survivor-centered, trauma-informed support services and crisis intervention for students impacted by interpersonal violence, including sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. In collaboration with campus and community partners, this role also leads prevention education, outreach initiatives, and awareness campaigns to foster a safer, more inclusive campus environment while promoting long-term healing and empowerment for survivors.

This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.

Minimum qualifications include comprehensive knowledge and awareness of evolving trends in belonging, engagement, and student well-being. Some knowledge of theoretical frameworks that focus on identity, intersectionality, and student development to increase student retention, well-being, progression, and graduation. Familiarity with the needs, resources, and strategies that foster a sense of belonging, holistic well-being, and student success. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentations.

Strong organizational planning and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships across cultures with students, faculty, staff, and community partner organizations. Demonstrated understanding and experience supporting the development of intersecting identities. Master's degree in Women's Studies, College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social work, Sociology, or Public Health. An equivalent combination of a Bachelor's degree and significant related experience may be substituted for the advanced degree.

Considerable experience in crisis intervention and advocacy work. Some supervisory and advising experience with graduate and/or undergraduate students. Some experience in interpersonal violence prevention, sexual health education, and/or student affairs programming in a higher education setting.

Additional considerations include demonstrated considerable ability to assess students' needs and make appropriate campus and/or community-based referrals. Considerable experience in advocacy and understanding of the diverse issues, needs, and concerns supporting students from an intersectional lens. Demonstrated experience or ability to assist in establishing a transformative, innovative, and contemporary women's and gender equity center. Some experience in a higher education setting or non-profit.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal opportunity employer.