Job Summary
The Prevention Programming Specialist will assist with planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating theory- and evidence-informed violence prevention strategies and programs. Assist the Director and prevention programming team in developing objectives and activities based on departmental goals, including both short- and long-range education and outreach plans. As part of the prevention programming team, assist in overseeing University-wide outreach efforts and prevention program. Co-lead the unit's Educational Ambassador Program. Provide confidential support, resources and advocacy for students impacted by interpersonal violence (stalking, relationship violence, sexual exploitation, and sexual violence). Provide crisis response and individual and community based intervention services to the University and provide advocacy through the criminal justice system and judicial process on campus.
**What We’re Looking For: **
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field (e.g., social work, health education, public health, psychology, criminal justice).
- 2 to 3 years of prior experience developing and implementing violence prevention and education programs targeting young adults, and engaging men as bystanders and allies.
- Experience working with survivors of interpersonal violence
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and work effectively with students, faculty, and administrative constituencies.
- Effective rapport building and strong interpersonal skills including excellent written, oral and presentation skills, including one-on-one sessions, small and large group presentations, workshops, and trainings.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in analyzing and resolving confidential and sensitive situations, and consult when appropriate.
- Must be student-service focused, with good listening skills.
- Evidence of strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to complete multiple tasks in a busy environment.
- Must have the ability to take initiative, problem solve, collaborate and work as a team player.
- Ability to grasp knowledge of policies and procedures related to different aspects of student services. Sensitivity to cultural, political, and geographical differences, with the ability to work well with a diverse student body.
- Ability to work evenings/weekends.
- Ability to serve on-call after hours and have access to transportation in order to respond to campus crises in a timely manner.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Power Point, Access, Excel, and Outlook.
- Working knowledge of current literature and best practices regarding sexual assault and interpersonal violence, including federal regulations (Title IX, and Campus Security Act).
- Must have a valid driver’s license, fully insured, and a reliable vehicle to transport students to appointments as needed.
What is helpful:
- Experience working in a college/university setting
- Preferred: Masters or advanced degree. Experience applying issues of diversity and social justice to a prevention practice
Additional Information:
- To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary
- https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately
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