Job Title:

Prevention Educator, Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services

Physical Location:

 Kent Campus- Kent, OH

Salary:

 $41,731 - $45,000

Basic Function:

Assists in the implementation of sexual and relationship violence prevention education programs, awareness and training through the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS). Reports to the Director, Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 None. 

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Assist with the coordination and implementation of sexual and relationship violence prevention education and awareness programming for incoming (first-year, transfer, international and graduate) students before starting at Kent State, during orientation programming, Welcome Weekend and through their first semester at Kent State.

Assist in the implementation of a university-wide online prevention education module for students including coordinating timeline, follow-up for completion and data collection.

Design, deliver, and evaluate the effectiveness of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention education programs for all students, faculty, and staff.

Assist with implementing a peer education model to provide peer to peer leadership in the awareness and education of sexual and relationship violence and bystander action.

Provide assistance with the Kent State Stands Up messaging campaign to increase knowledge of power-based personal violence, instill a Culture of Care, and promote shared responsibility.

Coordinate an evidence-based & data-driven bystander engagement curriculum that aligns with the Kent State Stands Up movement.

Provide leadership for a team of volunteers who assist with bystander workshops, campaign talks and events for the Kent State Stands Up movement.

Serve as a university and community expert for sexual and relationship violence prevention programming; encourage sensitivity and responsiveness to issues related to power-based personal violence and to underreported populations.

Supervise student staff to include student employees, graduate assistants, and student interns as needed.

Build and maintain relationships and collaborate with schools, departments, colleges, and faculty members regarding education and university-recognized awareness programs.

Serve on various department, division, and University committees as a representative of SRVSS.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 None. 

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree is required in a relevant field. Two years’ experience in community outreach, health education, public health, project planning, or related experience in higher education, counseling, social services, or a comparable field. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. Must be able to occasionally travel to regional campuses.

License/Certification:

Not applicable. 

Knowledge Of:

Power-based personal violence (sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking), warning signs, risk factors, and consent *

Bystander skills training and community building *

Demonstrated awareness of intercultural relations and global perspectives *

Personal computer applications (i.e. MS Office Suite) *

Skill In:

Written and interpersonal communication *

Development and implementation of strategic planning initiatives *

Public speaking and group facilitation

Ability To:

Assist in providing vision, leadership and direction to the community around violence prevention *

Organize and prioritize work with a high degree of initiative and independence *

Work collaboratively with university departments and academic units*

Work with constituents from diverse cultural backgrounds *

Possess considerable attention to detail and a high level of quality control*

Maintain a high customer focus with contacts

Multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments to meet deadlines within budget *

Demonstrated ability to manage concurrent projects with ability to promote diversity *

Work as an effective change agent*

Communicate effectively with all components of the university (faculty, staff and students) and external constituents *

Work a flexible schedule and occasionally travel out of state and overnight*

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Master’s degree in a relevant field. Experience with volunteer management and working with student and community organizations.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None. 

Working Schedule:

 Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5PM or otherwise discussed with your supervisor. 

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.