Violence Prevention Educator and Advocate (Student Services Professional III)

Company: San Diego State University
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 8, 2025

Job Description:

Violence Prevention Educator and Advocate (Student Services Professional III)Apply Now Job no: 545778Work type: StaffLocation: San DiegoCategories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)Position SummaryJoin Our Team as a Violence Prevention Educator and Advocate!Are you passionate about creating a safer and more inclusive campus environment? As a Violence Prevention Educator and Advocate (Student Services Professional III), you'll lead and coordinate efforts to prevent gender-based violence and support survivors.Key Responsibilities:

• Prevention Education & Outreach: Lead education and outreach efforts on topics such as affirmative consent, sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and bystander intervention.
• Curriculum Development: Create and implement evidence-based prevention strategies, presentations, seminars, and programs in collaboration with campus and community partners.
• Support & Advocacy: Serve as a confidential advocate, providing sustained support and resources to students and employees who are victims/survivors of sexual violence.
• Intersectional Approach: Utilize an intersectional social justice and public health approach to address and prevent violence.What We Offer:
  • Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference by promoting affirmative consent, healthy relationships, and reducing incidents of violence.
  • Professional Growth: Develop your skills in prevention education, advocacy, and program development.
  • Supportive Community: Be part of a team dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive campus environment.Position Information
    • This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible permanent/probationary position.
    • This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
    • Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional nights and weekend work but may vary based on operational needs.
    • The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.Education and ExperienceEducation: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related.Experience: Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required. A master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.Key Qualifications
      • Completion, or commitment to complete within six months of hire, a training program in the counseling of sexual assault victims, issued by a counseling center or rape crisis center that meets the criteria outlined in Section 13837 of the California Penal Code. The training program must provide at least 40 hours of training under the supervision of an individual qualified as a psychotherapist or counselor.
      • 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.
      • One year of counseling or advocacy experience, at least six months of which is in rape crisis counseling is preferred.
      • Master's degree in social work, public health, counseling or related field is not required, but is preferred.Compensation and BenefitsStarting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,540 per month.Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation.Diversity and Community at SDSUAt SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.Supplemental InformationInitial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on March 4, 2025. To receive full consideration, apply by March 3, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.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.San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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