Assistant Director / Education & Outreach Manager

🔍 Stanford, California, United States

📁: Student Services

📅   : Jul 16, 2024 Post Date

📅   : 103964 Requisition #

Please include both a resume and cover letter with your application for this position.
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Stanford University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

Stanford University is one of the premier academic and research institutions in the world, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. Stanford is home to over 17,000 students, 15,000 staff, 2,500 post-doctoral scholars, and 2,300 faculty. Our faculty have been recipients of 34 Nobel Prizes, 33 MacArthur Fellowships, and 4 Pulitzer Prizes among many other distinguished accomplishments. Stanford is also home to one of the most successful athletic programs in the country, having won more NCAA championships than any other school.

As a major Silicon Valley employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives.

The Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Education (SHARE) Title IX Office is the University’s central resource for combating, redressing, and preventing sexual harassment and sexual violence issues. The SHARE Title IX office is comprised of two primary teams: a Response Team and an Education Team.

We are looking for an Assistant Director/Education & Outreach Manager within the Education Team.

JOB PURPOSE:

This position will report to the Director of Prevention Education for Students and will be responsible for managing the strategic educational approach of student-focused education while supervising the Peer Education Programs Coordinator and a team of student staff.

The Assistant Director/Education & Outreach Manager is responsible for managing and developing outreach, prevention education, and training programs related to sexual and relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment. This role includes overseeing the Violence Intervention & Prevention (VIP) program in collaboration with Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL), Upstander Education, and Awareness Month initiatives.

In addition to managing the educational approach of student-focused education, the Education & Outreach Manager will oversee 3 to 4 student staff members in collaboration with the Peer Education Programs Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Program Management and Strategic Planning:
- Engage in strategic planning and critical analysis of student-focused programs to assess eligibility and effectiveness.
- Facilitate and assess student-focused educational programs, including but not limited to:
  - the Violence Intervention & Prevention (VIP) program in collaboration with Fraternity and Sorority Life,
  - the Upstander Education initiative, promoting bystander intervention in various situations, and
  - Awareness Month initiatives, including Dating/Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October), Stalking Awareness Month (January), Healthy Relationships Month (February), and Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April).
Collaboration and Training:
- Cultivate collaborative partnerships within the Institutional Equity, Access, & Community (IEAC) unit and across the institution to coordinate and implement culturally inclusive prevention trainings, develop environmental strategies, and improve physical social environments on campus.
- Develop and implement training programs for various campus departments, including Centers for Equity, Leadership, and Community (ELC), Residential Education, Graduate Life Office, and Summer Programs, for example.
  - Make final decisions on training content and logistics in collaboration with campus partners.
- Serve as a point of contact for external inquiries regarding educational practices, institutional policies, and key trends.
  - Manage outreach efforts to external organizations such as the YWCA, Asian Women’s Home, and local universities to build relationships and exchange best practices.
- Generate regular education and outreach program tracking reports and assist with data collection for Clery reporting in collaboration with the Stanford University Department of Public Safety.
- Represent the SHARE Title IX Office Education team in place of the Director of Prevention Education for Students when necessary.
Supervision:
- Supervise student and professional staff, including performance reviews and leadership development planning.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

Knowledge and experience with gender/sexual violence issues and effects of sexual assault on higher education populations
Knowledge and experience with power-conscious approaches, understanding of systems of oppression, and understanding of how power operates which shapes experiences of violence
Experience developing and/or delivering training regarding sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking
Demonstrated application of evidence-based and evidence-informed health promotion programming and theories of Public Health, Higher Education, or other related field.
Experience developing culturally inclusive programs and working with and/or advocating on behalf of marginalized and minoritized people and integrating the principles of diversity and inclusion into all aspects of work
Experience developing and/or facilitating healing-oriented programs centering holistic well-being
Demonstrated teamwork skills to lead and to collaborate with a wide range of constituents
Ability to coordinate and work with others; ability to effectively communicate and work consultatively with administrators at all levels within the University
Ability to manage complex project planning, organizing, and directing a project from start to finish. Possess skills to manage the contributions of project collaborators across departments; and analyze potential risks, issues, or changes that may impact the project’s timeline and make changes accordingly
Ability to work autonomously with, at times, little direct oversight, ability to be accountable for time, project management progress, all while using effective, consistent communication skills
Demonstrated experience delivering primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention programs with an ability to assess program effectiveness
Proven effective and successful communication and presentation skills (oral and written)
Strong organizational skills

Education & Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience required. Master’s degree plus 1-3 years of experience in public health, social work, education, counseling, community development, health education, higher education, student affairs, health promotion, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience with higher education sexual violence prevention experience strongly preferred.

Certifications and Licenses:
None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.
- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional evening and weekend hours
May work extended hours during meetings and retreats.

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety and Respect: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.

The expected pay range for this position is $91,000 to $100,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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