What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement and Prevention Specialist position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
The Community Engagement and Prevention Specialist will work to promote a positive and inclusive understanding of masculinity at Virginia Tech. This role involves facilitating workshops, providing resources, and creating an environment where diverse forms of masculinity are embraced. The individual will support the development of programs and initiatives aimed at dismantling harmful gender norms, promoting emotional intelligence, fostering healthy relationships, and encouraging self-care among men and masculine identifying folks on campus.
Required Qualifications
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience up to $55,000 per year
Review Date
February 26, 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Marisela Garza at garza87@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
The Community Engagement and Prevention Specialist will work to promote a positive and inclusive understanding of masculinity at Virginia Tech. This role involves facilitating workshops, providing resources, and creating an environment where diverse forms of masculinity are embraced. The individual will support the development of programs and initiatives aimed at dismantling harmful gender norms, promoting emotional intelligence, fostering healthy relationships, and encouraging self-care among men and masculine identifying folks on campus.
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 theory, masculinity studies, and intersectionality.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate educational and outreach programs.
- Empathy and cultural competency when engaging with diverse populations.
- 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.
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience up to $55,000 per year
Review Date
February 26, 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Marisela Garza at garza87@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Salary : $55,000
