Gender Based Violence Prevention Education

**Classification & Regular Hours**: Hours per Week: 35 Salary Grade: 14 **About Western**: Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference. **About Us**: Student Experience fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential. Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving. Our vision is for all Mustangs to discover their personalized pathway through Western’s rich, wholistic learning environment; engage in brave conversations with our diverse community on and off campus, and develop the courage to be uncomfortable without fear of failure in order to thrive throughout their degree and after graduation. At Western, the Student Experience portfolio is organized into three inter-dependent pillars that provide the programmes and supports that inspire Western Students to discover themselves; engage with their communities and thrive as learners. These Pillars are: Wellness & Wellbeing (Wellness Education Centre, Health & Wellness Centre, and Student Support & Case Management), Sport & Recreation (Sport, Recreation, and Spirit & Tradition), and Leadership & Learning (Academic Support & Enrichment, Careers & Experience, Entrepreneurship, and the Indigenous Student Centre). Professional and student staff working across these three pillars collaborate with student organizations and academic and administrative leaders throughout campus to foster inclusive and wholistic learning environments that maximize the potential of each student. **Responsibilities**: As a key member of the Wellness & Wellbeing team, the Gender Based Violence Prevention Education Coordinator will develop strategies and support the provision of Sexual Violence Education efforts on-campus. The role will facilitate student training sessions, workshops, and awareness events to raise awareness of sexual violence in our campus community. The Educator will also coordinate education programs and training for faculty and staff groups to enhance their ability to receive disclosures of sexual violence and refer student to appropriate campus resource. The role will support the development of a Sexual Violence Education Strategy for Western University and engage with external stakeholders. **Qualifications**: **Education**: - Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology or another field related to human services, health, wellness, gender and sexual violence **Experience**: - 3 years’ experience working in youth education sectors (including secondary/postsecondary education, health care, or not-for-profit community-based organizations with a sexual violence related mandate) with specific experience in sexual violence prevention through education and awareness programs Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Current awareness and understanding of new and relevant information related to the field - Demonstrated knowledge and skill in attending skills, empathy, problem solving and evidence-based strategies in responding to disclosures of sexual violence - Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to deal with sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy - Thorough knowledge of university level academic demands, policies and procedures - Demonstrated oral and written communication skills including strong presentation skills - Ability to evaluate future implications of strategies, and consider the outcomes of situations that could develop from decisions - Strong facilitation and teaching skills with the ability to present to small and large audiences - Ability to work well under pressure with excellent time management and organizational skills - Ability to work with students with diverse life and school experiences - Proven ability to collaborate and work innovatively - Strong team skills complimented by the ability to work independently - Advanced computer skills including creative presentation design, word processing and database management **Background Checks**: Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce a current vulnerable sector record check(s) from a police service prior to commencing employment. **Western Values Diversity**: Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or pho