Interpersonal Violence Prevention Education and Training Coordinator

Title: Interpersonal Violence Prevention Education and Training Coordinator Agency: VP STUDENT ENROLLMENT, ENGAGEMENT & SERVICES Location: Norfolk, VA FLSA: Exempt Hiring Range: Full Time or Part Time: Job Description:The primary objective of this position is to provide survivor-centered, trauma-informed support services and crisis intervention for students impacted by interpersonal violence, including sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. In collaboration with campus and community partners, this role also leads prevention education, outreach initiatives, and awareness campaigns to foster a safer, more inclusive campus environment while promoting long-term healing and empowerment for survivors.Survivor-Focused Care and Services: Act as a non-confidential resource in absence of the Confidential Victim Advocate who will meet with, assess, and provide crisis intervention services, emotional support, resources, reporting options, referrals, safety planning, assistance with accommodations, and support services for students who have experienced a range of issues related to, but not limited to, rape, sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. Represent the Women's and Gender Equity Center as an active participant on committees and task forces to help ODU address issues related to effective sexual violence prevention and response, including the ODU Sexual Assault Response Team and other local and regional agencies. Develop and execute post-support services to promote long-term recovery and healing, stability, and empowerment for student survivors in collaboration with the Assistant Director Outreach and Community Engagement: Collaborate with campus partners such as the Title IX Office, Counseling Services, Health Promotion, Residence Life, ODU PD/Campus Safety, Student Health Services, and student organizations to implement coordinated prevention strategies. Serve as the lead staff member alongside the Assistant Director for SAFE programming, including managing annual campaigns (e.g., Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Red Flag Campaign, Denim Day, etc.). Design, coordinate, and evaluate comprehensive prevention and awareness programs addressing sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. Support the Assistant Director in planning and executing outreach opportunities targeted to various student populations across campus and the community, including tabling at events and fairs and hosting monthly drop-in hours. Facilitate workshops, presentations, and dialogues on consent, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, trauma-informed practices, and intersectional approaches to violence prevention. Coordinate and support survivor-focused initiatives, healing spaces, and empowerment programs. Support peer education programs related to healthy relationships, consent culture, and bystander engagement. Training and Professional Development: Create educational resources, toolkits, and outreach materials related to interpersonal violence prevention and survivor support. Support the Assistant Director and Victim Advocate with educational opportunities for campus constituent groups, included but not limited to, Orientation Leaders, University Ambassadors, Housing staff, and colleges/departments. Facilitate workshops, presentations, and dialogues on consent, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, trauma-informed practices, and intersectional approaches to violence prevention. Assist in the onboarding, mentorship, and professional development of student staff, volunteers, and interns, especially those working in response services. Represent the Women’s and Gender Equity Center on university committees and at community or regional coalitions related to violence prevention. Administrative Responsibilities: Maintain comprehensive documentation and accurate records of all reported incidents. Stay current on best practices, research, and legal guidance related to interpersonal violence, trauma-informed education, and Title IX developments. File all required mandatory reports, including Title IX and Clery reports. Analyze trends and reporting on IPV on campus, utilization of services, referrals received, and resources provided. Assist with assessment, strategic planning, and execution of Women's and Gender Equity Center activities and programs, including tracking event attendance and collecting program evaluations as well as survivor satisfaction surveys. This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Women’s Studies, College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social work, Sociology, or Public Health. Comprehensive knowledge and awareness of evolving trends in belonging, engagement, and student well-being.  Some knowledge of theoretical frameworks that focus on identity, intersectionality, and student development to increase student retention, well-being, progression, and graduation.  Familiarity with the needs, resources, and strategies that foster a sense of belonging, holistic well-being, and student success.  Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentations.  Strong organizational planning and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships across cultures with students, faculty, staff, and community partner organizations.  Demonstrated understanding and experience supporting the development of intersecting identities. Considerable experience in crisis intervention and advocacy work.  Some supervisory and advising experience with graduate and/or undergraduate students.  Some experience in interpersonal violence prevention, sexual health education, and/or student affairs programming in a higher education setting. Additional Considerations: Demonstrated considerable ability to assess students’ needs and make appropriate campus and/or community-based referrals.  Considerable experience in advocacy and understanding of the diverse issues, needs, and concerns supporting students from an intersectional lens.  Demonstrated experience or ability to assist in establishing a transformative, innovative, and contemporary women’s and gender equity center.  Some experience in a higher education setting or non-profit.