Class Code:
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0783
Position #(PSA)
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Developed by:
CS
Reviewed by:
.SG
Approved by:
.LK
Date:
05/05
THE UNIVERSITY OF
Position
Description
TITLE: Assistant Director, Student Life/Violence
Prevention &
Advocacy
Services
DIVISION: Student
Affairs
REPORTS TO: Dean, Students
GRADE: 12
SUPERVISES: Coordinator, Violence Prevention &
Advocacy Services
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Organize,
develop and administer a comprehensive, University-wide, violence prevention
and advocacy program, including direct services, educational training, and a
comprehensive peer advocacy program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide crisis intervention services to victims of
sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual harassment, including
all necessary information and referrals.
Plan, organize, and implement crisis intervention and
advocacy services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking,
and sexual harassment for students, faculty, and staff.
Teach course(s) for credit for Peer Education Training
and make classroom presentations as requested.
Supervise the Peer Advocates in the implementation of
classroom presentations and in providing initial consultation with
victims.
Plan, manage and organize the flow of assignments and
evaluation of undergraduate and graduate students for academic credit.
Assist the Vice President for Student Affairs and the
Dean of Students in developing, maintaining and enhancing the appropriate
reporting protocol.
Ensure University compliance with regulations,
standards, and protocol, including serving as the clearinghouse for mandated reporting of crimes of sexual violence as
per the Cleary Act.
Serve as the chief liaison on campus for the Campus
Police, the
Collaborate with Health Services and
Implement a comprehensive training program at all
summer Orientation sessions.
Develop and maintain outreach strategies and effective
public relations by promoting collaboration and increasing program visibility.
Research and develop grant and contract proposals to
support violence prevention and advocacy services programs.
OTHER DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct fundraising projects to supplement a budget
for the violence prevention and advocacy services program.
Create and maintain computerized resource files of all
trainings, confidential client logs, and evaluation of Peer Advocates.
Evaluate the efficacy of trainings, outreach to
clients, and Peer Advocate programs.
Provide broad support and outreach to the URI
Providence and Narragansett Bay Campuses on violence prevention issues.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
LICENSES,
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers and printers; word processing,
database management and spreadsheet software, including Excel, Microsoft Word
and PowerPoint.
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS:
This
position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree in psychology, counseling, social
science, student affairs, or related areas required. The following are also
required: a minimum of three years
experience in developing, organizing, providing educational training, and managing a sexual violence prevention
program on a college campus; demonstrated strong writing and speaking skills;
and proven managerial skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks
and projects concurrently in a team-oriented environment. Previous supervisory experience is also
required. Past experience working with
volunteers, volunteer groups, faculty, staff and senior management is
preferred.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE
SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH
DISABILITIES.