Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

WashU's Division of Student Success seeks a health education professional for the position of Prevention Specialist for the Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention Center (RSVP). The Division of Student Success advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success.

The Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist will play a key role in increasing and strengthening University-wide education and outreach to undergraduate students, with a primary focus on issues related to sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking and dating and domestic violence, and the multiple intersections of violence. This position will be responsible for the development and implementation of evidence based, audience specific educational programs, and for overseeing the directives of the Jeanne Cleary and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) related to education. The role will commit to inclusive relationship and sexual violence reeducation and outreach, focusing on programming that promotes anti-racism and anti-oppression. The role will also advise graduate practicum students.

Job Description

• Develop and implement evidence based, audience specific educational programs that are inclusive and address intersections of violence; develop and manage a comprehensive program calendar, including orientation programs for graduate students. Maintain evaluation and assessment of the impact of current programs and modify accordingly.
• Play a lead role in researching the most efficacious or promising practices in prevention education.
• Educate, advise, support and maintain peer education groups to include LIVE.
• Create educational and promotional materials, including web resources.

• Recruit, train and supervise at least 2-4 graduate practicum students.

• Cultivate working relationships with campus partners offering co-programming at least once per year.
• Develop and manage a budget for prevention efforts.

• Other duties as assigned. 

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment:

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Health Education (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Requirements:

• Masters degree in psychology, social work, public health, women and gender studies or related field.
• 3 or more years of violence prevention education experience.
• Experience with adolescents or college aged students.
• Interest and knowledge of issues related to sexual and relationship violence.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Violence Prevention Education (3 Years)

Skills:

Adolescent Health, Communication, Confidentiality, Detail-Oriented, Facilitation, Gender Studies, Group Presentations, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Personal Initiative, Professional Judgement, Psychology, Public Health, Sexual Violence Education, Social Work, Supervision, Time Management, Violence Prevention, Web Software, Women's Studies

Grade

G10

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.