Associate Director, Sexual Violence Prevention and Education

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The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Associate Director, Sexual Violence Prevention and Education

Job Profile Title

Associate Director B

Job Description Summary

The Associate Director of the Office of Sexual Violence Prevention and Education will be a key member of the University of Pennsylvania’s effort to provide prevention and education programs for the students, faculty, and staff about sexual violence, domestic/dating violence, and stalking. The Associate Director will assist the Director to inform the Penn community about information and resources focused on relevant state and federal laws around sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment as well as the educating the campus community about Penn’s expectations and regulations including but not limited to the Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence and Stalking Policy, Sexual Harassment Policy. The Associate Director, in consultation with the Director, will be responsible for working with existing Penn Violence Prevention programming efforts and initiatives to identify root causes and environmental factors and partner with various resources to address them. The Associate Director will work with campus partners to reimagine, promote, and refine educational programming around sexual violence, domestic/dating violence, and stalking, to be administered through throughout the academic year for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, domestic and international.

Job Description

Specific Responsibilites/Duties include:

• Assist the Director to expand and implement comprehensive campus-wide trainings for students, staff and faculty on sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, and harassment
• Plan, implement, and evaluate sustainable educational programs designed to meet the needs of Penn’s diverse student body with specific focus on engaging underrepresented communities
• Collaborate with key campus partners, including the Penn Women’s Center, Division of Public Safety, Office of Fraternity & Sorority, College Houses and Academic Services, the Title IX Officer, cultural resource centers, and the four undergraduate schools
• Oversee and develop educational initiatives for incoming students including the Thrive at Penn module, New Student Orientation, and ongoing programming for all four undergraduate classes
• Represent and promote the office at various outreach events, including building relationships with student organizations such as the Undergraduate Assembly, 6B, and Greek-letter organizations
• Assist in the planning and facilitation of annual programming, including New Student Orientation, RA/GA training, the Anti-Violence Advocate Training for faculty/staff and the Supporting Survivors training for students
• Supervise graduate assistants, interns, and student workers as needed
• Assist with creation and dissemination of informational resources, website content, and educational media campaigns
• Provide advocacy, support, and referrals for students impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking

Qualifications:
MA/MS required, preferably in education, counseling, social work, gender studies, public health, or other related fields plus 1-2 years of experience in violence prevention and education and response or related field, preferably in a campus setting or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated understanding of the complex issues surrounding sexual violence education and engagement, support and response for college-age populations. Experience providing trauma-informed and culturally relevant presentations to diverse constituencies. Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and to use sound judgment in responding to crisis situations. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with student, faculty and administrative partners. Strong oral, written and technological skills. Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Resume and cover letter required.

Job Location – City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Student Services

Pay Range

$42,953.00 – $77,315.00

Affirmative Action Statement

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Tuition : Take advantage of Penn’s exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with familywhatever your personal needs may be.

Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitementand you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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