Job Summary The role of this position is to provide leadership in identifying goals for and developing prevention programs for the campus that address long- and short-term campus prevention education needs. Incumbents coordinate, plan, design, implement, and evaluate prevention efforts with the goal of improving knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors at Cal Poly and lowering incidents of violence.
Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Safer, the Prevention Specialist for Gender-Based Violence Initiatives is responsible for leading and coordinating prevention education, outreach, and early intervention efforts related to gender-based violence in a higher education setting. This includes topics of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, sex trafficking, and bystander intervention. The Prevention Specialist will implement evidence-based prevention strategies in partnership with campus and community partners, utilizing an intersectional social justice and public health approach. This position develops curriculum, content, and materials for the campus community, through the development of presentations, educational seminars, strategic programs, and initiatives aimed at promoting healthy relationships and lower incidents of violence.
The Prevention Specialist will also oversee operational aspects of the Safer program including, but not limited to, supervising undergraduate and graduate student interns and student assistants, leading research and assessment efforts, providing input on university policies and protocols related to gender-based violence, represent Safer on various campus and community committees, budget management, training students, faculty and staff on prevention education and resources, and building strong collaborative connections with on- and off-campus constituencies.
This role’s responsibilities may include universal prevention and/or indicated prevention.
Department Summary The purpose of Campus Health & Wellbeing is to help students achieve and maintain academic success and lifelong health and wellbeing by providing timely and appropriate primary and acute health care, disease and injury prevention education, professional mental health, outreach, educational services and campus consultations. Safer is a program that resides within Campus Health & Wellbeing and is the on-campus resource responsible for providing prevention education and crisis advocacy services related to gender-based violence.
Key Qualifications - Thorough knowledge of health education theories, research, and program assessment.
- Thorough knowledge of planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of college-aged student health education programs.
- Ability to assess needs and establish or recommend program priorities and goals and develop plans to achieve goals.
- Ability to collect, compile, chart, and analyze data pertinent to health education program planning.
- Ability to plan, organize, conduct or oversee a variety of health education program and activities including discussion groups and workshops.
- Ability to develop educational materials and media such as pamphlets, audio and video materials, and electronic media.
- Demonstrated skill in training/instructing others on new skills and procedures and ability to provide lead work direction.
- Familiarity with gender-based violence prevention education, advocacy and consultation techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to work well with college students, one-on-one and in groups.
- Knowledge of social determinants of health, social justice intersections to overall wellbeing, identity development, societal and cultural roots of violence, intersectionality, and systems of oppression.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing. Ability to draft and compose correspondence and professional reports.
- Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Excellent public speaking ability to both small and large audiences.
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
- Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
Education and Experience - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an approved program in health education or a related health field. Equivalent to two years of progressively responsible health education experience or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Salary and Benefits Anticipated Hiring Range: $70,000 - $80,000 Per Year
Classification Range: $54,732 - $105,648 Per Year
Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.
Cal Poly Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu .
Diversity Statement At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer.
Supplemental Information Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).
Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Advertised: Jul 18 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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