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West Virginia University (Hybrid) Prevention Specialist - Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Morgantown, West Virginia
Description West Virginia University Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is currently accepting applications for a Prevention Specialist. About the Opportunity The Prevention Specialist in this position fulfills a federal mandate for institutions of higher education to provide bystander education programs and have ongoing engagement programs. As such, this position is vital to mitigating WVU's legal risk regarding violence prevention. This position will be responsible for assisting the Assistant Director in the implementation of a bystander intervention program, leading training sessions and education sessions on and off campus. Additionally, this position will be responsible for working closely with Athletics, Greek Life and supervising the delivery of sexual assault prevention, sexual health, and alcohol education programs to students. We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including: 37.5-hour work week 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof) WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position) 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's. Wellness programs What you'll do: Assist Assistant Director with implementation of organizational mission, strategic plan, and overall functions of the department.
Teach a three-credit sexual assault advocacy service learning (SRVL) course that involves learning inside and outside of the classroom. As the lead instructor and instructor of record for this course, develop appropriate curriculum, handouts, lectures and presentations. Establish learning outcomes, choose and/or create and administer instruments to evaluate student performance, and perform frequent evaluations of the course (using SEI data and other input and metrics as available and appropriate) to improve and maximize student learning outcomes.
Establish, facilitate and maintain an interdisciplinary "Prevention Committee" at WVU consisting of faculty, staff, and students. This committee will help steer campus-wide efforts to prevent sexual assault and secure buy-in from key stakeholders throughout the WVU community.
Coordinate, develop, and manage universal and selected primary prevention programs for campus community.
Address disproportionately affected communities by developing, coordinating, and assessing prevention efforts that target risk factors, protective factors, and culturally competent responses to various marginalized communities.
Provide consultation and subject matter expertise for offices, services, and programs that serve undergraduate students and employees.
Develop and provide ongoing awareness activities with and for graduate students, professional... For full info follow application link.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.