Education Specialist

Company:
Liberty University

Job Location:
Lynchburg, 24502

Category:
Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance

Type:
Full-Time

Job Number: R0009028

Reporting to the Director of Education, the Education Specialist supports the important mission of the Office of Ethics and Compliance by assisting the Director of Education in overseeing sexual misconduct prevention curriculums/programs, coordinating awareness events, and providing trainings to the campus community on Ethics and Compliance policies and procedures. The Education Specialist will assist the Director of Education to ensure that all Ethics and Compliance staff receive required trainings, as well as ensure overall compliance with Title IV, VI, VII, IX, the Jeanne Clery Act (Clery Act), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and FERPA as it relates to prevention, awareness, and training requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to effectively communicate and provide in-person and online presentations as needed to faculty, staff, and students regarding sexual misconduct prevention, and trainings on Office of Ethics and Compliance policies and procedures.
• Ability to learn all aspects of the Office of Ethics and Compliance to manage prevention and training programs that comply with Title IX, the Clery Act, and VAWA.
• Assist the Director of Education in coordinating, presenting, and tracking the completion of in-person comprehensive, evidence-based, trauma-informed education curriculum that address sexual misconduct prevention and awareness as defined by the Clery Act, Title IX, and VAWA, including consent, bystander intervention, risk reduction, healthy relationships, communication, etc.
• Present, coordinate and track the completion of in-person trainings for students, employees, faculty, and others concerning Ethics and Compliance policies and procedures and reporting requirements for Responsible Employees and Campus Security Authority (CSA), as needed.
• Coordinate and manage awareness events and campaigns centered on sexual misconduct prevention and Ethics and Compliance policies and procedures, as well as for specific awareness months, including Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April), Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October), Stalking Awareness Month (January), and Dating Violence Awareness Month (February).
• Assist in maintaining up-to-date research and information on best practices for prevention education, awareness campaigns, and training.
• Create and maintain content for Learning Management Systems.
• Ensure that all Office of Ethics and Compliance staff receive required annual trainings as well as tracking information related to personnel completed trainings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications Tier I:

• A bachelor's degree and one or more years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
• Superior ability to organize and maintain goals and deadlines to meet strategic objectives.
• Ability to present professionally and dynamically in various venues: one-on-one, small group, large group, major public gathering, etc.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point for presentations in small and large gatherings.
• Excellent communication skills - written and oral communication
• Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan.
• Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i))

Preferred Qualifications Tier I:

• A master's degree with a concentration in higher education, criminal justice, education / teaching, student development, or counseling.
• Two or more years of experience providing counseling, support, and/or training in a trauma-related field.
• Self-starter, goal-oriented professional who is personable and able to foster working relationships with partners and colleagues.
• Ability to work and communicate with a dynamic range of people, personalities, and interests.
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment where teamwork is essential to accomplishing organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications Tier II:

• A bachelor's degree and two or more years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
• Superior ability to organize and maintain goals and deadlines to meet strategic objectives.
• Ability to present professionally and dynamically in various venues: one-on-one, small group, large group, major public gathering, etc.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point for presentations in small and large gatherings.
• Excellent communication skills - written and oral communication
• Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan.
• Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i))

Preferred Qualifications Tier II:

• A master's degree with a concentration in higher education, criminal justice, education / teaching, student development, or counseling.
• Three to five years of experience providing counseling, support, and/or training in a trauma-related field.
• Self-starter, goal-oriented professional who is personable and able to foster working relationships with partners and colleagues.
• Ability to work and communicate with a dynamic range of people, personalities, and interests.
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment where teamwork is essential to accomplishing organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications Tier III:

• A bachelor's degree and three to five years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
• Superior ability to organize and maintain goals and deadlines to meet strategic objectives.
• Ability to present professionally and dynamically in various venues: one-on-one, small group, large group, major public gathering, etc.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point for presentations in small and large gatherings.
• Excellent communication skills - written and oral communication
• Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan.
• Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i))

Preferred Qualifications Tier III:

• A master's degree with a concentration in higher education, criminal justice, education / teaching, student development, or counseling.
• Five or more years of experience providing counseling, support, and/or training in a trauma-related field.
• Self-starter, goal-oriented professional who is personable and able to foster working relationships with partners and colleagues.
• Ability to work and communicate with a dynamic range of people, personalities, and interests.
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment where teamwork is essential to accomplishing organizational goals.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

None

Time Type
Full time

Location
Onsite

*The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.*