Position Title:

Prevention Educator

Position Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Categories:

Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Prevention Educator is to provide outreach, education, awareness, and prevention work throughout the Bucknell Community. This position will build relationships, facilitate trainings and programs, participate in campus events to raise awareness about Interpersonal Violence Prevention & Advocacy (IVPA) Office services, and manage projects to increase community understanding of interpersonal violence as well as knowledge about the IVPA Office as a confidential resource.

Additionally, the Prevention Educator will provide confidential case management, support, and advocacy to students who are impacted by sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and stalking. Regular meetings and reporting to the direct Supervisor to ensure comprehensive support for students is expected. This position will provide support within the IVPA Office in the Division of Student Affairs. The Prevention Educator will work collaboratively with fellow staff in the Division and other related campus offices. This individual is a confidential employee under Title. IX.

Job Duties:

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to the Director, Interpersonal Violence Prevention & Advocacy.

Work Schedule:

• This is a 6 month appointment with an expected end date of May 20, 2027. Renewal is subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
• Up to 20 hours per week, hours are variable.
• May work after hours and on weekends.

Work Setting:

• On Campus, student facing role.

What You Will Do:

• Plan, create, and implement prevention programs, awareness campaigns, and education efforts to the campus community on issues of sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and stalking.
• Identify, build, and maintain partnerships with campus and community stakeholders. 
• Work collaboratively with individuals, groups, and communities to strengthen knowledge and skills related to interpersonal violence. Assist director in building relationships across Bucknell campus and Lewisburg.
• Provide confidential case management, support, and advocacy to students who are impacted by interpersonal violence.
• The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. 

What You will Bring:

Required:

• High School Diploma
• 1-2 years of experience in a related field
• Knowledge Areas and Skills: Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of working with college students; Experience in public speaking; Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups of individuals; Additionally, must be able to work independently, communicate effectively; High level of confidentiality.

Preferred, but not required:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Public Health, Social Work or other related professional field.
• 2-4 years of experience in a related field.
• State or Nationally recognized training in Victim Advocacy.
• Knowledge Areas and Skills: Knowledgeable of Clery Act and  Title IX, particularly as it relates to services for victim-survivors; Familiarity with local and national resources for victim-survivors of interpersonal violence.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environment demands.

Job Exempt:

No

Salary Range:

22.00-22.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy. 

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

If this position is approved for hybrid/remote work this position is open to candidates located in Pennsylvania (PA) only. Candidates must be physically located and authorized to work in PA by the start date of employment and throughout employment.

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email [email protected].