Juniata College Hiring for Director of the Office for the Prevention of Interpersonal Violence at Pennsylvania, United States Full Time

Position Information

Job Title
Director of the Office for the Prevention of Interpersonal
Violence

Posting Number
20110444

Pay Rate
$53,400

Position Type
Administration

Position Summary Information

Key Responsibilities

Primary Role
This position, funded by a grant from the Department of Justice
Office on Violence Against Women, will coordinate educational,
prevention, and intervention activities among Juniata College
students, faculty, and staff, as well as coordinate educational
programs, workshops, and trainings to be provided by the external
partners in the Juniata- CEVN (Juniata- Coalition to End Violence
Now) collaboration. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean of
Health and Wellness, the coordinator will work closely with on- and
offcampus partners to develop educational and intervention
strategies that address issues of sexual assault, sexual
harassment, domestic violence, intimate partner/relationship/dating
violence, and stalking. Working closely with the Senior Associate
Dean of Health and Wellness and the Title IX staff at Juniata, the
coordinator will provide leadership for developing, implementing,
and coordinating interpersonal violence awareness and programs and
response services with both on and off campus partners. These
activities include assisting in the development of training
programs for students, faculty, and staff, and assisting in the
development, communication, and expansion of policies and
procedures that assist members of the campus community to address
these issues.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the SPoT (Safe Place tO Talk) including
student workers, office suite,
attending to drop-in students, social media, print media, and
awareness raising of
interpersonal violence prevention.
• Assist the Dean of Student Wellbeing to coordinate the work of
the Juniata- CEVN (Coalition to End Violence Now) program.
• In conjunction with the Deans and Title IX staff, participate in
an ongoing review of College policies and procedures regarding
interpersonal violence offenses.
• Work collaboratively with other departments on campus and with
off-campus partners to
develop and implement educational programs and publication
materials to increase awareness about relevant issues, college and
off-campus protocols, and available resources.
• Use technology to further educate and reach students on these
issues- not limited to
increasing visibility about the Juniata- CEVN (Coalition to End
Violence Now) program and
related efforts to address interpersonal violence on campus.
• Organize, coordinate, and conduct campus and community partner
meetings, trainings, and
workshops.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with campus and community based
agencies in an effort to
increase effectiveness and coordination of services, including
representing Juniata on area committees, task forces and social
service agencies.
• Provide direct crisis intervention and advocacy services to
students.
• Engage in outreach and specific educational programming for
underrepresented students.
• Coordinate Green Dot, a campus-wide bystander intervention
program.
• Encourage discussion about consensual sex in order to support
positive changes in campus culture.
• Provide educational counseling and support and referral services
to students individually and
in small groups.
• Attend local and national trainings to develop relevant knowledge
and skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded
and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and
supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all
members of the College community share the responsibility to
engage, sustain, and leverage an interconnected learning
environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and a
sense of belonging is explicit. Juniata’s strategic mission
promotes diversity in every expression, and amplifies the College’s
commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and access. We aim to
evolve into a more global, equitable and ethical community, where
all Juniatians live a life of inclusive belonging needed for
becoming leaders who value and embrace human interconnectedness and
dignity. Juniata invites and welcomes applicants from diverse
backgrounds and perspectives.…AA/ EOE

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with experience and training in one or more of
the following
areas: Gender Studies, Women’s Studies, Violence Prevention, Social
Work, Counseling,
Victim Advocacy or related. Three to five years professional work
experience in sexual assault advocacy on a college campus desired.
Master’s degree preferred.
• Current working knowledge of theory, practices, protocols, and
response to
victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking,
and other forms of sex and
gender-based violence.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and with diverse
individuals.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently to meet
deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in educational program design,
implementation, and assessment.
• A record of personal and professional initiative, flexibility,
integrity, and strong
communication skills, including public speaking and writing, as
well as social media and
technology proficiency.
• Ability to effectively resolve conflict and cope with crisis
situations.
• Candidates should possess values compatible with and supportive
of the mission of Juniata College.
• Ability to understand confidentiality rights and maintain
excellent records.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to meetings around the
community.
• A strong sense of collaboration, consultation, cooperation, and
professionalism when
working with diverse stake-holders toward the goals of the Juniata-
CEVN project.
• An engaging personality, relatable to students.

Supervision Required/Given

This position reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Health and
Wellness.
This position supervises work study students.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicants

To promote and sustain the health and safety of our campus
community, Juniata College has adopted a Covid-19 vaccine mandate
for all Faculty, staff and students. Exemptions to this mandate
will be considered for bona fide medical and religious reasons.
*Bivalent boosters are strongly encouraged.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date
09/23/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of 3 References

Optional Documents