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Job Title Interpersonal Violence Prevention Education and Training Coordinator

Department WOMEN'S CENTER

Position Number FP002A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The primary objective of this position is to provide survivor-centered, trauma-informed support services and crisis intervention for students impacted by interpersonal violence, including sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. In collaboration with campus and community partners, this role also leads prevention education, outreach initiatives, and awareness campaigns to foster a safer, more inclusive campus environment while promoting long-term healing and empowerment for survivors.

Survivor-Focused Care and Services:

+ Act as a non-confidential resource in absence of the Confidential Victim Advocate who will meet with, assess, and provide crisis intervention services, emotional support, resources, reporting options, referrals, safety planning, assistance with accommodations, and support services for students who have experienced a range of issues related to, but not limited to, rape, sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking.

+ Represent the Women’s and Gender Equity Center as an active participant on committees and task forces to help ODU address issues related to effective sexual violence prevention and response, including the ODU Sexual Assault Response Team and other local and regional agencies.

+ Develop and execute post-support services to promote long-term recovery and healing, stability, and empowerment for student survivors in collaboration with the Assistant Director

Outreach and Community Engagement:

+ Collaborate with campus partners such as the Title IX Office, Counseling Services, Health Promotion, Residence Life, ODU PD/Campus Safety, Student Health Services, and student organizations to implement coordinated prevention strategies.

+ Serve as the lead staff member alongside the Assistant Director for SAFE programming, including managing annual campaigns (e.g., Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Red Flag Campaign, Denim Day, etc.).

+ Design, coordinate, and evaluate comprehensive prevention and awareness programs addressing sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.

+ Support the Assistant Director in planning and executing outreach opportunities targeted to various student populations across campus and the community, including tabling at events and fairs and hosting monthly drop-in hours.

+ Facilitate workshops, presentations, and dialogues on consent, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, trauma-informed practices, and intersectional approaches to violence prevention.

+ Coordinate and support survivor-focused initiatives, healing spaces, and empowerment programs.

+ Support peer education programs related to healthy relationships, consent culture, and bystander engagement.

Training and Professional Development:

+ Create educational resources, toolkits, and outreach materials related to interpersonal violence prevention and survivor support.

+ Support the Assistant Director and Victim Advocate with educational opportunities for campus constituent groups, included but not limited to, Orientation Leaders, University Ambassadors, Housing staff, and colleges/departments.

+ Facilitate workshops, presentations, and dialogues on consent, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, trauma-informed practices, and intersectional approaches to violence prevention.

+ Assist in the onboarding, mentorship, and professional development of student staff, volunteers, and interns, especially those working in response services.

+ Represent the Women’s and Gender Equity Center on university committees and at community or regional coalitions related to violence prevention.

Administrative Responsibilities:

+ Maintain comprehensive documentation and accurate records of all reported incidents.

+ Stay current on best practices, research, and legal guidance related to interpersonal violence, trauma-informed education, and Title IX developments.

+ File all required mandatory reports, including Title IX and Clery reports.

+ Analyze trends and reporting on IPV on campus, utilization of services, referrals received, and resources provided.

+ Assist with assessment, strategic planning, and execution of Women’s and Gender Equity Center activities and programs, including tracking event attendance and collecting program evaluations as well as survivor satisfaction surveys.

This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in Women’s Studies, College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social work, Sociology, or Public Health.

+ Comprehensive knowledge and awareness of evolving trends in belonging, engagement, and student well-being.

+ Some knowledge of theoretical frameworks that focus on identity, intersectionality, and student development to increase student retention, well-being, progression, and graduation.

+ Familiarity with the needs, resources, and strategies that foster a sense of belonging, holistic well-being, and student success.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentations.

+ Strong organizational planning and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships across cultures with students, faculty, staff, and community partner organizations.

+ Demonstrated understanding and experience supporting the development of intersecting identities.

+ Considerable experience in crisis intervention and advocacy work.

+ Some supervisory and advising experience with graduate and/or undergraduate students.

+ Some experience in interpersonal violence prevention, sexual health education, and/or student affairs programming in a higher education setting.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Demonstrated considerable ability to assess students’ needs and make appropriate campus and/or community-based referrals.

+ Considerable experience in advocacy and understanding of the diverse issues, needs, and concerns supporting students from an intersectional lens.

+ Demonstrated experience or ability to assist in establishing a transformative, innovative, and contemporary women’s and gender equity center.

+ Some experience in a higher education setting or non-profit.

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date 10/15/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date 11/14/2025

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

The Women’s & Gender Equity Center offers programs and services designed to educate, activate, and inform, as well as to promote gender equity, empowerment, and leadership while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by and afforded to students of marginalized genders and those who’ve historically faced systemic oppression. Recognizing the critical and valuable role that people of all identities across the gender, race, ethnicity, class, ability, and age spectrum play in promoting a safe and inclusive environment free of gender bias and inequity, the Center’s programs, services, and outreach are designed to encourage students to be agents of change, advocates, and allies so all students may achieve their personal, academic, and professional potential.

The core values, which guide the work we do, are outlined below.

Advocacy

We are committed to advocating for the voices, needs, and experiences of students by providing responsive services and fostering inclusive environments where every student feels seen and supported. In partnership with faculty and staff, we champion policies, programs, and practices that remove barriers, affirm students lived experiences, and promote equity across campus.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of collective impact. By working hand-in-hand with campus partners, including faculty, staff, and community partners, we co-create programs and services that reflect the needs of our student body. Through shared ownership and open dialogue, we strengthen a campus culture where all students can thrive and feel a true sense of community.

Leadership Development

Our office cultivates student leadership grounded in identity, integrity, and purpose. We design intentional programs that support personal growth and empower students to lead with authenticity.

Collective Wellbeing

We prioritize the holistic wellbeing of students by offering supportive spaces, healing-centered programs, and resources that foster emotional, mental, and social health. In collaboration with campus departments and wellness practitioners, we promote a culture of care that centers student voices.

Cultural Humility

Our work is rooted in a commitment to cultural humility, recognizing that learning about others experiences is a lifelong journey. Through educational workshops, reflection spaces, and collaborative initiatives with faculty and staff, we create opportunities for cross-cultural understanding and mutual respect, enhancing a climate where all students feel valued.

Innovative Practices

We embrace creativity and bold thinking in the design of student services and engagement strategies. By co-developing programs with faculty, staff, and students, we implement forward-thinking approaches that respond to emerging needs, reimagine traditional support systems, and enhance student belonging in meaningful, future-focused ways.

Stewardship

We are dedicated to responsible stewardship of our time, resources, and relationships in service to students. By fostering trust, accountability, and transparency in our work, we ensure our services are accessible and impactful.

Intentionality

We approach our work with purpose and precision, ensuring that each program, partnership, and service is aligned with our mission to support student belonging and success.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Teaching Philosophy

+ Contact Information for Professional References

Supplemental Questions

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