Discussion List for campus-based and allied personnel working to end gender-based violence on campus.

[Amy Kiger <>]

The University of Central Missouri is seeking applicants for a Violence Prevention Specialist in the Office of Violence and Substance Abuse Prevention (VSAP). The VSAP office works closely with campus and community partners to assess student needs and create, implement, and evaluate best practice initiatives to address gender violence and high risk and underage alcohol use, tobacco use, and other drug use, and to increase the capacity of our community to address these issues. 

Currently, our major violence prevention initiative is the Green Dot bystander intervention strategy. This Violence Prevention Specialist will assist in the coordination of this program and serve as the primary trainer for Green Dot at UCM. This person will serve as the primary leader of the Green Dot team and serve a member of the VSAP team. In the future, as Green Dot becomes more institutionalized at UCM, this individual will begin to develop and implement training to address additional needs of students, in collaboration with campus offices and community resources.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree required in college student personnel, health education, public health, counseling, communications or related field. Master's degree preferred
• Certified Green Dot facilitator preferred, Certified Reciprocal Prevention Specialist (CRPS) or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred
• Six (6) months experience in presentation skills and bystander intervention skills training required (volunteer, practicum, internship accepted).

Review of application materials will begin on 03/10/16 and continue until the position is filled. Preferred start date is May 16, 2016.

To apply, visit: https://jobs.ucmo.edu/postings/13841 

About the University of Central Missouri

At UCM, our students experience Learning to a Greater Degree through engaged learning opportunities, future-focused academics, a culture of service, and a worldly perspective. Enrollment at UCM has grown consistently over the past 4 years. UCM's 1,561-acre campus is located in Warrensburg, a town of about 19,000 residents located 50 miles southeast of Kansas City. 

Approximately 14,000 students from 42 states and 61 countries are enrolled in classes at UCM. Fifty-three percent are female, 47 percent male, 88 percent are Missouri residents. Central Missouri has 486 full-time faculty members, 70 percent of whom hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in their field. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16 to 1. UCM offers 150 programs of study leading to a certificate, bachelor's degree, master's degree, education specialist degree, or cooperative doctorate. These include 10 pre-professional programs, 27 areas of teacher certification, and 37 graduate programs. Through our International Center, students can study in almost every country in the world. Student life is varied and vibrant. With more than 200 student organizations, 58 intramural and nine club sports, 22 Greek organizations, and even a bowling alley. An NCAA Division II school and member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association, Central Missouri fields 17 varsity teams. Known as the Mules and Jennies, our teams have one of the strongest winning traditions at the conference, regional, and national levels. 

About the Office of Violence and Substance Abuse Prevention (VSAP):

We believe in providing a safe and secure environment in which to live and learn, and enjoy strong support from university leadership for our VSAP initiatives. Under the leadership of VSAP, our community has experienced a 34% decrease in underage drinking since 2008. The VSAP office has been recognized by groups such as the US Department of Education, Outside the Classroom (now Everfi), the US Department of Justice, the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisers, and most recently the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors as a department dedicated to both innovation and evidenced-based practice. We collaborate closely with campus, local, state, and national partners, and empower students through peer engagement and internship opportunities. Our staff is caring, dedicated to diversity, friendly, and fun!

Amy Kiger

Director, Office of Violence and Substance Abuse Prevention

University of Central Missouri

Administration Building 102

Warrensburg, MO 64093

660-543-8338

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