Job Description
Job Overview
Under the supervision of the Associate Director, Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS), the Violence Prevention Educator and Advocate (VPEA) is responsible for leading and coordinating prevention education, outreach and early intervention efforts related to gender-based violence in a higher education setting. This includes, but is not limited to, topics of affirmative consent, sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, men and masculinity and bystander intervention. The VPEA will implement evidence-based primary prevention strategies in partnership with campus and community partners, utilizing an intersectional social justice and public health approach. This position develops curriculum, content and materials for the campus community, through the development of presentations, educational seminars, strategic programs, and initiatives aimed to promote affirmative consent, healthy relationships and lower incidents of violence. The VPEA will additionally serve in the role of a confidential advocate who plays an important role in providing effective and sustained support and resources to students and employees who are sexual violence victims/survivors/complainants. The VPEA will play an active role in assisting, coordinating and collaborating with the Title IX Coordinator, or personnel designated by the Title IX Coordinator, in developing and providing campus-wide awareness and outreach activities, including prevention activities. The CSU seeks to create a comprehensive coordinated response that (1) is victim/survivor centered and trauma informed; (2) enhances safety (regardless if reported to law enforcement, the campus Title IX Coordinator, or other investigatory bodies); (3) provides confidential services to sexual violence victims/survivors/complainants; (4) holds offenders accountable; (5) includes campus-wide prevention and awareness programs and activities; (6) tracks and assesses data relevant to services and advocacy provided while maintaining confidentiality.
Position Summary
Violence Prevention Educator and Advocate (Student Services Professional IV)
This is a full-time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.
For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.
Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $6,320 - $7,032 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,019 - $8,585 per month
Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.
This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal . The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.
This position is required to work in person on campus.
California State University San Marcos
A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and diversity. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.
California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.
Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.
Application Process
This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on January 12, 2025.
Application requires answers to supplemental questions.
Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750-4418 or e-mail: hr@csusm.edu .
Supplemental Information
Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
Services provided by CSU student health centers include, but are not limited to, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, and sexual health education and support (including provision of medication abortion services).
California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at https://www.csusm.edu/clery/annualreports.html .
Pursuant to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, as of January 1, 2022, the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).
Advertised: Dec 18 2024 Pacific Standard Time
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