Prevention Education Specialist

Saint Anselm College; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Anselm College seeks a full-time, 11-month Prevention Education Specialist to design campus-wide violence prevention education and serve as a Confidential Resource Advisor for students affected by interpersonal violence. The role collaborates with multiple campus offices and is grant-supported, with duties spanning prevention, outreach, and supportive services.

The position reports to the Director of Operations at The Harbor, within Saint Anselm College Health Services, emphasizing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, public health, criminal justice, or education.
• Two years of experience in prevention education, higher education, victim services, counseling, or related field.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
• Strong presentation, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate campus-wide violence prevention programs.
• Facilitate workshops on consent, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and related topics.
• Coordinate awareness campaigns and outreach events.
• Recruit and support peer educators.
• Assess program effectiveness and maintain participation data.
• Provide confidential resource services and safety planning as needed.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Saint Anselm College, a private, liberal arts college in Benedictine tradition, is seeking a full-time, 11-month (June off) Prevention Education Specialist. The Prevention Education Specialist develops and implements campus-wide violence prevention education while serving as one of the College's designated Confidential Resource Advisors (CRA) for students impacted by sexual misconduct, relationship violence, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual harassment.

Rooted in Saint Anselm College's Benedictine tradition, this position promotes a campus culture of hospitality, community, respect for the inherent dignity of every person, and care for the common good through evidence-informed prevention initiatives, outreach, and education.

As one of the College's designated Confidential Resource Advisors, the Prevention Education Specialist provides confidential support, information, safety planning, and referrals, but does not conduct investigations or participate in disciplinary decision-making.

The position reports to the Director of Operations at The Harbor, the violence prevention office within Saint Anselm College Health Services, and collaborates with Student Affairs, Title IX, Athletics, Residence Life, Campus Safety, Counseling, faculty, staff, and community partners. This position is supported by grant funding and is subject to the continued availability of funding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prevention Education

• Develop, implement, and evaluate campus-wide violence prevention programs that foster respect, inclusion, belonging, and personal responsibility.
• Facilitate workshops on consent, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, sexual violence, dating and domestic violence, stalking, trauma-informed practices, and related topics.
• Coordinate awareness campaigns and outreach events that strengthen community and promote student well-being.
• Recruit and support peer educators and student leaders.
• Assess program effectiveness and maintain participation data.

Confidential Resource Services

• Serve as one of the College's designated Confidential Resource Advisor for students affected by interpersonal violence.
• Provide trauma-informed support, crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource referrals in a manner that honors each individual's dignity, autonomy, and lived experience.
• Explain reporting options, supportive measures, institutional processes, and community resources while respecting student choice.
• Accompany students to meetings or appointments, as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with New Hampshire law and institutional policy.

Collaboration & Compliance

• Build collaborative relationships across campus and with community partners to advance a coordinated, compassionate response to interpersonal violence.
• Support compliance with the Clery Act, VAWA, Title IX education requirements, and applicable New Hampshire laws.
• Assist with grant-funded initiatives, assessment, and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, public health, criminal justice, education, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in prevention education, higher education, victim services, counseling, public health, or a related field.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and interpersonal violence prevention.
• Strong presentation, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of Title IX, the Clery Act, VAWA, and New Hampshire Confidential Resource Advisor laws.
• Experience with grant-funded programs and program evaluation.
• Successful candidates will be able to assist the college in advancing its Catholic identity and strategic priorities, which include institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness.

Company Culture

Welcome to the Saint Anselm College employment page. We appreciate your interest in joining the College and hope you find this information useful. From day one, our employees are “Anselmian.” Our community values compassion, respect, integrity, and kindness for all. Guided by our Catholic and Benedictine identity, we are committed to sustaining an intentionally inclusive environment that benefits every individual.