Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity for a Violence Prevention Specialist & Survivor Advocate. If you are looking for an opportunity to work at a beautiful university campus with lots of perks including free parking and access to a top of the line athletic facility, look no further! At Brandeis we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances.  We also offer a generous paid time off benefit including 15+ holidays.  If you hope to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition benefits for employees, dependents and spouses.  Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.

As the Prevention Specialist & Survivor Advocate you will assist with the coordination of sexual violence and relationship violence prevention efforts across the campus community. You will provide in-depth training for a team of approximately 10-12 violence prevention educator student employees and will supervise student-led programming efforts, including workshops, events, and campaigns. You will also offer confidential support for Brandeis undergraduate and graduate students who have been impacted by sexual violence, dating & domestic violence, and stalking.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume/CV. This is a part time position, and can be completed at 28 hours a week for the full year or 35 hours a week working only during the academic year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and facilitate ongoing professional development to a team of approximately a dozen undergraduate and graduate violence prevention peer educators.
• Provide immediate, confidential short-term support for students who have been impacted by sexual assault, dating & domestic violence, and stalking to address concerns related to emotional well-being, physical safety, and academic performance.
• Assess the quality, accuracy, and appropriateness of proposed student-led prevention programs and content in materials created for distribution.
• Assist with programming designed to raise awareness about the dynamics of sexual violence, dating & domestic violence, and stalking, as well resources available to students.
• Establish successful working relationships with campus partners, including but not limited to: the Office of Equal Opportunity, the Brandeis Counseling Center, Academic Services, the Dean of Students, and peer-led support resources.
• Assist with the collection, evaluation and communication of data related to prevention programming and campaigns.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and skill-building.

Educations & Work Experience:

Bachelorâ™s degree required, Masterâ™s degree preferred.

3-5 years related work experience required

What you need to succeed:

Current certification as a rape crisis counselor in Massachusetts preferred, or willingness to attend equivalent training in Massachusetts within 6 months of hire date.

Multilingual proficiency preferred.

Additional Information:

Some evening and weekend availability may be needed.

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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