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

["Torres-Zickler, Alina M." <>]

Good morning all! We have a position open here at West Chester University, please note there is a quick application turn around, deadline for applications is January 11, 2018. Follow the link to apply:

Online posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wcupa

 

West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Division of Student Affairs invites applicants for the temporary position of Coordinator for Violence Prevention and Healthy Masculinity.   Working under the direction of the Director of the Center for Women and Gender Equity, this position serves as a catalyst and resource for advancing violence prevention efforts on campus that will include a focus on gender equity and social justice. The coordinator will provide programmatic guidance and assessment for the development of strategic plans, goals and measurable objectives for comprehensive sexual misconduct, advocacy, violence prevention and healthy masculinity programs and services for the university. The coordinator trains, directs, and supervises others performing tasks associated with the delivery of programs and services, including staff, students, and peer educators. The coordinator will include a focus on programs that support healthy masculinities to encourage men to think critically about the impact gender role socialization has on their personal and academic relationships. The coordinator will support student success by promoting campus leadership and involvement, effective bystander behaviors, and the emotional and physical well- being of the WCU community.

Essential Duties:

·         Maintain multidisciplinary collaboration with departments across campus (Wellness Promotion, Social Equity, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Veteran's Center, Athletics, Campus Recreation, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Alcohol tobacco and Other Drugs, etc.)  in planning and implementing programs, policies, and protocols for violence prevention.

·         Coordinate and develop comprehensive educational programming for students, faculty and staff related to power based violence (sexual misconduct, dating violence, street harassment, stalking).

·         Collaborate with Title IX Coordinator to update and review campus-wide policies, protocols, and activities related to sexual misconduct.

·         Assist the Center for Women and Gender Equity Director with gender-related programming, specifically that which focuses on healthy masculinities and sexual misconduct.

·         Develop, implement and assess trainings and other co-curricular programs that focus on healthy masculinities, men's antiviolence, and sexual assault prevention.

·         Recruit, train, coach and supervise peer educators and/or peer mentors who will serve as role models for male students around the development of healthy masculinities, male student success and violence prevention.

·         Collaborate with campus and community partners to create coordinated services for victims of sexual misconduct and violence on and off campus.

·         Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

·         Master's degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs, Women's and Gender Studies or related field (will consider candidates who will graduate in the next semester).

·         2 years experience in violence prevention and/or healthy masculinity in a higher education setting.

·         Some evenings/weekend hours required.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Strong leadership, organizational, and presentation skills

·         Knowledge of best practices of sexual misconduct education and prevention, including primary prevention and trauma-informed care

·         Experience working on sexual misconduct and gender-based violence prevention with college-age students

·         Advocate for diversity with demonstrated commitment to addressing intersection of multiple identities

·         Advanced understanding of gender role socialization, namely related to men and masculinity

·         Ability to maintain positive relationships with diverse individuals and groups

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills

 

 

 

 

Alina Torres-Zickler

Assistant Director, Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Office of Social Equity

West Chester University

Ph. 610.436.2838

Email:

 

Pronouns: She, her, hers

 

Be kind, for everyone is fighting their own quiet battle. - Cicero