University of Iowa

Violence Prevention Program Coordinator

University of Iowa Iowa City, IA

Position Summary

Research, design, implement, coordinate and assess primary interpersonal violence (IPV) prevention and gender equity programming and initiatives informed by current research, expert consensus, promising practices in the field, and aligned with the Center’s mission, vision, and values. Create, implement, and evaluate campus outreach and communications initiatives to complement in-person educational trainings.

Specific Job Duties And Tasks

  • Create, implement and evaluate campus outreach and communications initiatives to complement in-person educational trainings.
  • Interpret and apply relevant policies, protocols and legal requirements in response to questions, requests for assistance, or other inquiries related to interpersonal violence.
  • Develop and refine training methods and content informed by current research and practice in the field of anti-violence work, relevant academic disciplines, and professional organizations; conduct literature reviews and analyze theoretical models from appropriate academic disciplines.
  • Conduct assessment of educational needs for specific populations and develop curricula and pedagogical strategies which are relevant and responsive to their needs.
  • Provide consultation and guidance to other campus professionals on development, implementation and evaluation of IPV prevention education and programming.
  • Assist volunteer recruitment, training and deployment. Participate in developing strategies to enhance, improve and strengthen training curricula and practices; research and develop new volunteer opportunities to respond to emerging needs and opportunities.
  • Develop and prepare, funding proposals and oversee all aspects of implementation, including budget management, of awards.
  • Develop and coordinate activities of Violence Prevention team including assessment planning, assignment of responsibilities for specific initiatives, tracking and reporting training activities.


For a detailed job description, please email Alaysia McAtee at [email protected]

About Women’s Resource & Action Center (WRAC)

WRAC works to create greater equity for individuals and communities of all identities, with a particular focus on women, through activism, social justice initiatives, leadership training, advocacy, service, and personal and professional development.

About The Division Of Student Life

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience (typically three to five years) with related program development and evaluation.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience to co-creating a positive work environment for all.
  • Extensive experience (typically one to three years) in designing, creating and implementing effective community-specific outreach and educational communications initiatives.
  • Demonstrated working ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
  • Experience training, mentoring and supervising student peer educators.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and online training platforms (Skype, Zoom).
  • Working knowledge of and ability to utilize various methods to deliver learning solutions for desired training outcomes as a trainer and/or teacher for college populations.
  • Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
  • Training and/or certification in bystander intervention and other violence prevention education modalities.


Desirable Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Higher Education/Student Development Gender/Women’s Studies or other related field.
  • Professional work experience (typically one to three years) in interpersonal violence services and/or prevention, and/or gender equity.
  • Formal training and/or certification as a Sexual Assault or Domestic Violence Advocate.
  • Linguistic and cultural fluency in more than one culture / language.


Application Details

  • In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.


Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected]

Additional Information

  • Classification Title: Sr Behavioral Hlth Consultant
  • Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Work Modality Options: On Campus


Compensation

  • Pay Level: 4A
  • Starting Salary Minimum: 45,540
  • Starting Salary Maximum: 48,500


Contact Information

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    Higher Education

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