"Community Engagement and Prevention Specialist"

Community Engagement and Prevention Specialist

Company:
Virginia Tech

Job Location:
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061

Category:
Extension and Outreach

Type:
Full-Time

Job Description

The Community Engagement and Prevention Specialist will work to promote a positive and inclusive community at Virginia Tech. This role involves facilitating workshops, providing resources, and creating an environment free from gender-based violence. The individual will support the development of programs and initiatives aimed at dismantling harmful norms, promoting emotional intelligence, fostering healthy relationships, and encouraging self-care amongst community members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, gender studies, or related field
• Experience in program facilitation, community engagement, or social justice work
• Strong understanding of gender-based violence, prevention and advocacy.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate educational and outreach programs
• Ability to adapt communication, programming, and outreach to meet the needs of diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, gender studies, or related field
• Experience providing sexual and gender-based prevention efforts in a complex, decentralized university setting experience with campus wide education and strategic plan implementation
• Knowledge of relevant federal laws including Title IX, VAWA, and Clery Act
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion, sensitivity and neutrality
• Computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type
Regular

Salary Information
Salary range of $50,000 - $55,000

Hours per week
40+

Review Date
3/24/2026

Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Zach LaCroix at zlacroix@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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