Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Safer, the Prevention Specialist for Gender-Based Violence Initiatives is responsible for leading and coordinating prevention education, outreach, and early intervention efforts related to gender-based violence in a higher education setting. This includes topics of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, sex trafficking, and bystander intervention. The Prevention Specialist will implement evidence-based prevention strategies in partnership with campus and community partners, utilizing an intersectional social justice and public health approach. This position develops curriculum, content, and materials for the campus community, through the development of presentations, educational seminars, strategic programs, and initiatives aimed at promoting healthy relationships and lower incidents of violence.

The Prevention Specialist will also oversee operational aspects of the Safer program including, but not limited to, supervising undergraduate and graduate student interns and student assistants, leading research and assessment efforts, providing input on university policies and protocols related to gender-based violence, represent Safer on various campus and community committees, budget management, training students, faculty and staff on prevention education and resources, and building strong collaborative connections with on- and off-campus constituencies.

Department Summary

The purpose of Campus Health & Wellbeing is to help students achieve and maintain academic success and lifelong health and wellbeing by providing timely and appropriate primary and acute health care, disease and injury prevention education, professional mental health, outreach, educational services and campus consultations. Safer is a program that resides within Campus Health & Wellbeing and is the on-campus resource responsible for providing prevention education and crisis advocacy services related to gender-based violence.

Key Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of health education theories, research, and program assessment.
• Thorough knowledge of planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of college-aged student health education programs.
• Ability to assess needs and establish or recommend program priorities and goals and develop plans to achieve goals.
• Ability to collect, compile, chart, and analyze data pertinent to health education program planning.
• Ability to plan, organize, conduct or oversee a variety of health education program and activities including discussion groups and workshops.
• Ability to develop educational materials and media such as pamphlets, audio and video materials, and electronic media.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an approved program in health education or a related health field.  Equivalent to two years of progressively responsible health education experience or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES, CREDENTIALS:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or will obtain certification within first six (6) months of employment.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $73,500 - $84,000 Per Year

Classification Range: $57,468 - $110,928 Per Year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.