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["Viento, Wanda L" <>]

Hi All,

We have an open position for a Violence Awareness and Response Coordinator on our campus. Please pass along.

Wanda

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Violence Awareness & Response Coordinator 

Women’s Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato

 

This position serves the MSU, Mankato campus population. Provides direct services to primary and secondary gender violence survivors, serving as a first point of care for referral and advocacy.  Designs and implements violence awareness education and prevention/risk reduction measures for the MSU community including but not limited to working with students to coordinate educational programs and coordinating campus-wide trainings about gender violence prevention, risk reduction, services, referrals and response protocol. This is a fixed-term position for one year and may be renewed if funding is secured. Range C payscale and benefits provided.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

 

Required:

 

• Master’s degree in student affairs/higher education, social work, community counseling, women’s studies, or other related field;
• Knowledge of and experience with sexual and relationship violence-related issues, including support services and prevention/risk-reduction initiatives;
• Training in professional listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention skills;
• Knowledge of needs of college students and student development theory;
• Minimum of one year in student affairs and/or gender violence services.

 

Other Considerations:

 

• Experience in Student Affairs on a college or university campus;
• Feminist perspective regarding the intersection of violence and gender;
• Event planning experience and ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, faculty and other university constituents;
• Experience in a campus gender violence program;
• Knowledge of contemporary women’s and gender issues;
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including speaking/presenting;
• Ability to represent the institution, the Women’s Center, and the needs of students;
• Proven ability to multi-task and fulfill deadlines under pressure;
• Ability to supervise student staff and volunteers;
• Demonstrated commitment to understanding the intersection of gender, race, economic status, sexual orientation, and other significant aspects of individual or cultural identity.

 

 

Please apply online by July 30, 2010 at  http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mankato/default.cfm.

 

Dr. Wanda Viento

Women’s Center

218 CSU
Minnesota State University, Mankato

Mankato, MN 56001

507-389-6146

 

 

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Wanda L.E. Viento, M.S.W., Ph.D.

Director, Women's Center

Minnesota State University, Mankato

218 Centennial Student Union

Mankato, MN 56001

507-389-6146

 

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