Assistant Director of Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response (Student Life Specialist)

STUDENT LIFE (IN-STLI-IUINA) MISSION The mission of the Division of Student Affairs is to intentionally build an engaged, inclusive, and healthy campus community through hands-on learning experiences and holistic student support. VISION To support, empower, and prepare every student for success. VALUES Student Centered - We center what is best for students in our decision-making.Collaborative - We understand that working together is what is best for students.Data Informed - We use national and Indiana University (IU) research and data to improve and evolve. Being informed communicates our credibility and our impact.Committed - We are all in. We aim to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences for students. Department-Specific Responsibilities Performs strategic planning and implementation of education/prevention efforts related to interpersonal violence prevention and response. Develops and implements a strategic plan to address education/prevention needs on the IU Indianapolis Campus. Oversees development and implementation of a multifaceted sexual and relationship violence prevention curriculum. Oversees student, staff, and faculty engagement in prevention/education efforts. Seeks external funding to support education/prevention efforts related to Interpersonal Violence Prevention (IPV). Provides direct supervision of 2 Confidential Survivor Advocates. Provides direct advocacy services during periods of high volume, staff absences, and/or complex case scenarios. Continuously refines the advocacy protocol, including providing support for victims navigating campus and community legislative processes (e.g., conduct hearings, protection order (PO) hearings). Serves as the initial reviewer for student requests for supportive measures. Coordinates university response measures through close collaboration with campus partners. Serves as point of contact and consultant for faculty, staff, and students assisting individuals that have been the target of sexual or relationship violence. Builds and strengthens collaborative relationships with campus stakeholders to support sexual and relationship violence prevention and intervention efforts. Coordinates with various campus constituencies to effectively reach targeted populations in education and awareness activities. Collaborates with campus partners in the development and delivery of training for faculty, staff, and student employees in supporting victims of sexual and relationship violence. Collaborates with and contributes to university-wide efforts to address sexual and relationship violence prevention and responses. Attends regular meetings with intersected core campus/system stakeholders (e.g., Office of Office of Civil Rights Compliance (OCRC), Title IX Coordinators, IU Bloomington IPV Team, Health and Wellness Promotion (HWP). Housing and Residence Life (HRL)). Maintains and expands relationships with student government and student organizations to enhance engagement in IPV efforts. Identifies the needs of the institution through environmental assessments, ongoing review of current legislation, and comparison to best practices. Oversees evaluation of educational programming based on learning outcomes, including data obtained from online educational programs. Maintains data relevant to compliance with federal legislation related to sexual assault and relationship violence education, prevention, and response. Prepares and submits reports to university administration and compliance officers. Builds and strengthens collaborative relationships with community partners to support sexual and relationship violence prevention and intervention efforts. Sustains, expands, and utilizes a resource and referral network for individuals needing assistance after experiencing sexual and relationship violence. Serves as campus liaison to various community-based violence prevention agencies (e.g., Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault (ICESA), Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV)). Responsibly manages a small programming budget. Explores partnerships and opportunities to gain additional financial support. Engages in professional development and continuing education. Serves on department, division, and university committees. General Responsibilities Develops and implements programs and initiatives geared at improving student engagement and involvement outcomes at the program, department/division, or campus level. Interfaces directly with students, attending student life events and programs and gathering satisfaction feedback from student participants to implement into future student life initiatives and objectives. Collaborates with staff in own department and other departments, as well as student organization leaders, on shared student life goals, often coordinating funding to sponsor student life initiatives. Measures and evaluates effectiveness of student life initiatives against projected outcomes; regularly prepares reports and presents to stakeholders on effectiveness and to secure funding for initiatives moving forward. Provides guidance to student organizations regarding operations, budget, leadership, activities, recruitment, registration, policies, and compliance. Promotes leadership and student development through advising of individual student leaders and volunteers. Contributes to formation, interpretation, and implementation of student organization policies. Plans and coordinates communications and targeted outreach for student life initiatives to ensure student participation and inclusion. May provide guidance to other Student Life Specialists; makes process recommendations to manager for improved delivery of service. May serve on various campus or cross-functional committees to share student life best practices. Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. EDUCATION Required Bachelor's degree in public affairs, public health, counseling, social work, education, business, or a related field Preferred Master's degree in higher education student affairs or a related field Required WORK EXPERIENCE 5 years in student services, higher education, or a related field Preferred Experience in a university settingExperience providing direct service to individuals that have experienced sexual assault and relationship violenceExperience working with individuals from a variety of backgroundsExperience delivering successful educational outreach and programs Experience with strategic planning and program evaluation Skills Required Proficient communication skillsMaintains a high degree of professionalismDemonstrates time management and priority setting skillsDemonstrates a high commitment to qualityPossesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentSeeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialtyHighly thorough and dependableDemonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressurePossesses a high degree of initiativeAbility to influence internal and/or external constituentsDemonstrates ability to maintain confidential informationDemonstrates customer service skillsAbility to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments Preferred Application of principles of primary prevention work in sexual assault and relationship violenceWorking knowledge of the psychological impact of trauma and implications for advocacyKnowledge of prevention research and best practices related to the college campus settingDemonstrated commitment to working with people from varying backgroundsKnowledge of federal and state legislation, as well as university specific policies, related to sexual assault and relationship violence prevention and responseStrong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications, including public speakingMust be organized and detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize competing expectationsSkilled in collaboration and consensus-building This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. IU Indianapolis Indianapolis, Indiana $63,000.00 - 65,000.00 annually For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental insuranceHealth savings account with generous IU contributionsHealthcare and dependent care flexible spending accountsBasic group life insurance paid by IUVoluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insuranceBase retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vestingVoluntary supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each yearGenerous paid time off plansPaid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer eventsEmployee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure. Career Level: Advanced FLSA: Exempt Job Function: Student Services Job Family: Student Life Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework. This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments. Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. 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