Prevention Specialist

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Tuition assistance

Job summary

George Washington University is seeking a Prevention Specialist to develop prevention strategies and trauma-informed trainings within the Office of Advocacy & Support. You will deliver confidential advocacy and resources to individuals impacted by violence and work closely with campus partners including Title IX.

The role emphasizes anti-oppression work, equity, and collaboration across the GW community, with hybrid onsite work at Foggy Bottom in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or Master's degree in a relevant area.
• Experience providing support to survivors of relationship/sexual violence or stalking.
• Knowledge of DC resources and services related to safety and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement prevention strategies and trauma-informed trainings.
• Provide confidential advocacy and healing-centered support, 1:1 meetings and referrals.
• Deliver trainings in collaboration with campus partners and Title IX Office.
• Track outreach activities and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Build relationships with marginalized communities and manage resource fairs.

Skills

Anti-oppression framework

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Survivor support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The Division of Safety and Operations aims to provide a safe and secure campus for all members of the university community through best-in-class technological and physical infrastructure, proactive assessment and analysis, and a caring team of professionals dedicated to upholding the university's values with the highest degree of conscientiousness.

The Office of Advocacy & Support ( OAS ) operates from an anti-oppression framework to provide trauma-informed and healing-centered confidential support to GW students, faculty, and staff impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence, and/or stalking. OAS partners with campus offices and departments to cultivate a safer, healthier, and more informed campus community.

The Prevention Specialist reports to the Associate Director, Advocacy & Support. This position is primarily responsible for using an intersectional lens to develop and implement prevention strategies and trauma-informed and healing-centered trainings and initiatives. This position will work collaboratively with other advocates in the Office of Advocacy & Support, campus partners, and a variety of off-campus resources. This position will also deliver resources and services to persons impacted by various types of power-based violence (i.e. relationship violence, sexual violence/harassment and/or stalking) to work through their healing journey.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Integrates philosophies of anti-oppression and intersectional work into the position.
• Develops and expands new and existing programs at the request of community members such as healthy relationships, bystander intervention, addressing rape culture, trauma and more.
• Develops evidence-based interventions, curricula and materials for students, staff, and faculty with particular emphasis on culturally and linguistically relevant information designed to center and improve outreach and services for marginalized populations.
• Works collaboratively with the Title IX Office to provide training and education for the George Washington University community (e.g. mandatory first-year training, Excellence Learning Seminars).
• Builds relationships and bridges with all communities, especially those who have been marginalized.
• Attends and manages resource fairs and workshops across the university.
• Tracks and documents outreach activities.
• Regularly makes recommendations for changes, develops and implements tools to evaluate program effectiveness, and monitors goals.
• Provide confidential advocacy and healing-centered support to individuals impacted by relationship violence, sexual violence/harassment and/or stalking , including meeting with individuals 1:1, providing compassionate referrals, monitoring follow-ups for ongoing cases and advising the Advocacy & Support team of client progress and needs.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• A strong commitment to equity, anti-racism, anti-oppression advocacy. A reflective professional who recognizes the power and privilege differentials present within the helping relationship.
• Experience providing support to survivors who experience relationship violence, sexual violence/harassment and/or stalking.
• Specialized knowledge and expertise of key issues and trends in the field of interpersonal violence and healing.
• Capacity to provide conflict management in crisis situations and to persons in distress.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain successful collaborative relationships in a diverse campus community.
• Experience in an academic/higher education environment.
• Experience working with law enforcement, public and private services offered in DC, to include services offered by the DC Superior Court.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $52,741.91 - $86,971.78

GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

College/School/Department: Division of Safety and Operation

Family

Family Safety and Facilities

Sub-Family

Sub-Family Community Response

Stream

Level

Level Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule: 8:30am - 5pm Monday-Friday, or as needed.

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status

Employee Onsite Status Hybrid

Telework:

Telework: Yes

Required Background Check:

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number:

Posting Number: S014434

Job Open Date:

Job Open Date: 08/28/2026

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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