Campus Violence Prevention & Advocacy Leader

LRES Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Violence Prevention and Advocacy Specialist to coordinate prevention programs and responder services at the WELLNESS CENTER on the Rogers Park-LSC campus. The role emphasizes collaboration with students and campus partners to reduce gender-based violence and promote healthy relationships.

Responsibilities include data-driven health education, program planning, crisis advocacy, hotline rotation, and training for staff and volunteers, with a trauma-informed

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field and 3 to 5 years of work experience in health and wellness activities.
• Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Advocate certifications preferred.
• Certification as a Health Education Specialist (CHES) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assesses campus-wide needs for health education specific to sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking response and prevention by collecting and analyzing relevant data.
• Plans, markets, and conducts effective health education interventions to assist students in making healthy decisions regarding sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking prevention; sexual health; stress management; healthy relationships; mental health and other health topics as needed.
• Chairs the Coordinated Community Coalition on Gender-based Violence to help the University shape a comprehensive response to sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking; recruits and maintains relationships with community organizations, volunteers, faculty, and classes for support and planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Teamwork

Writing skills

Networking

Education

Master’s degree in related field

CHES certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media familiarity

Job description

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Violence Prevention and Advocacy Specialist to coordinate prevention programs and responder services at the WELLNESS CENTER on the Rogers Park-LSC campus. The role emphasizes collaboration with students and campus partners to reduce gender-based violence and promote healthy relationships.

Responsibilities include data-driven health education, program planning, crisis advocacy, hotline rotation, and training for staff and volunteers, with a trauma-informed