Director of Sexual Violence Prevention and Education

Director of Sexual Violence Prevention and Education

Salary

$62,400.00 Annually

Location

St. Bonaventure, NY

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

202200622

Division

Student Affairs

Department

Student Life

Opening Date

07/14/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

This is a DOJ grant funded position. Title and duties comply with grant requirements.

The Director of Sexual Violence Prevention and Education creates, executes, and evaluates the universitys efforts to create a safe and more supportive campus community and prevent sexual violence. Leads the Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT) and oversees outreach and education efforts for students. Understands, completes, and reports on requirements of the Department of Justice grant funding this position

Examples of Duties

Develop, implement, market and evaluate meaningful and evidence-based educational resources and opportunities for students with a violence prevention/ healthy interpersonal relationship focus. Interventions will be targeted to all students and employees, but also will specifically target all incoming students, student athletes, student leaders, engaging men and historically marginalized populations, e.g., students of color, international students, LGBTQ students, and students living with disabilities.

35%Serve as the lead coordinator of the CCRT to expand and enhance mandatory and on-going prevention and education programming to create a safer and more supportive campus community. Evaluates the efforts of the CCRT though surveys, assessment data, and other means to identify and address gaps in sexual violence prevention and education.20%Creates and implement plans to proactively engage more students in prevention efforts and overall culture change. Oversees, evaluates and continually improves peer education program, including recruitment, training and support of peer educators. Facilitate student peer education groups, trainings, workshops, special events, and presentations specific to SADDVS15%Collaboration with community partners, and the coordination of services provided by them such as Bystander Intervention programs, etc. Manage online prevention education programs for students, and coordinate with various offices to track participation/compliance and measure effectiveness. Oversees, evaluates and looks for ways to increase effectiveness of mandatory education programming for incoming first year and transfer students.10%Participate in training from The Safe Zone Project to increase cultural awareness and sensitivity to LGBTQI specific concerns. Assist with the facilitation of wellness related programming in collaboration with the Student Wellness Center e.g. topics such as the relationship between alcohol/other substances and consent, etc. 10%Attend required DOJ orientation, trainings (travel required) and webinars to stay current with best practices in sexual violence prevention and education.5%In consultation with the Vice President for student Affairs, manage a budget and submit of all DOJ required documentation and reports in consultation with the Vice President for Student Affairs or their designee. Assist with the development and implementation of Title IX campus climate surveys, assessments, and program evaluations pertaining to SADDVS5%

Supplemental Functions:

• Participate and assist with University events and serve on University-wide committees as requested.
• Other projects and duties as assigned and in compliance with grant guidelines/restrictions.
• Collaborates with other members of the Student Affairs division to advance goals and initiatives of the division.

Typical Qualifications

BA/BS in public health, health education, higher education, or related field; a master's degree in a related field such as higher education, public health, or human services is preferred.

Minimum of 2 years full time experience in the field of victim services (including the development and implementation of SADDVS prevention and education) and understanding of SADDVS and related issues on a college campus. Demonstrated past experience working with student populations. Experience in a college of university setting highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of principles, research, and best practices as they relate to primary prevention, specifically in a college setting.
• Cultural competence and ability to work sensitively with a diverse student body.
• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Proven strong facilitation and training skills.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and assess sexual violence prevention strategies and education.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and establish collaborative partnerships with a diverse set of colleagues, students, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership and time management skills.
• Enthusiasm for working with undergraduate students as an educator and mentor in a residential college setting.
• Demonstrated self-starter who has the ability to work independently and collaboratively to generate positive change.
• Develop and demonstrate a multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive, diverse and respectful University community.
• Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the University.
• Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled Benefits

Abundance of Time off

Tuition Remission

• 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents
• 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
• 50% for spouse (ground programs only)

Full Benefit package

• 403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
• Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card
• Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Life insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Other Perks

• Free access to campus fitness center
• 2 free Division 1 Men's Basketball Season tickets
• Golf course membership discount
• Other National and Local discounts available

St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, St. Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.

The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports.

St. Bonaventure University is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits program designed to attract and retain high-quality Faculty and Staff. To view an overview of the benefits offered at SBU for full time employees, click the link below:

Benefits Overview for Full-Time Employees

Employer St. Bonaventure University (NY)

Address 3261 West State Road

St. Bonaventure, New York, 14778

Website http://www.sbu.edu