Title: Weekend Violence Responder

Position Type: Temporary

Days Per Week: Friday 5:00pm to Monday 8:00am

Hours Per Week: Other

VP Area: Student Life

Department: Gender and LGBTQIA Center

Position Summary

The violence responder will provide immediate response for all reported acts of gender-based violence (including sexual assault, rape, and intimate partner violence) and identity-based bias. They will make referrals for long term advocacy and support as needed. Position requires availability for in-person response Friday 5:00 pm to Monday 8:00 am.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required. Experience and/or coursework in Public Health, Counseling, Higher Education, Social Work, Student development or related field strongly preferred. Must have training and experience in sexual assault response and advocacy, including completed training to serve as an advocate in NC.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required. Experience and/or coursework in Public Health, Counseling, Higher Education, Student development or related field strongly preferred. Must have training and experience in sexual assault response and advocacy, including completed training to serve as an advocate in NC.

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Successful candidates must have training and experience in sexual assault response and advocacy, including completed training to serve as an advocate in NC.

Job Duties

• Serve in the on-call rotation from Friday at 5:00 pm to Monday at 8:00 am. Follow university procedures for response to gender-based violence and identity-based bias, and the violence response system. Follow up with the Assistant Director for the GLC - Violence Response to develop comprehensive plans for after-care support for survivors of sexual and relationship violence.