Violence Prevention and Advocacy Specialist

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

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Violence Prevention and Advocacy Specialist

Position Details

Position Details Job Title Violence Prevention and Advocacy Speciaist Position Number 8101534 Work Modality Fully In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name WELLNESS CENTER Location Code WELLNESS CTR LSC (03830A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

• Assesses campus-wide needs for health education specific to sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking response and prevention, and sexual health 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 a working relationship with community organizations, volunteers, faculty, and classes for support and assistance in program planning.
• Serves as coordinator for the sexual assault advocacy program, including the management of student sexual assault advocate volunteers for the University. Rotates the staffing of hotline during business hours. Serves as back-up to student volunteers over weekends during the academic year.
• Provides advocacy, non-clinical crisis support, information, and referrals to students affected by gender-based violence, and to others in the Loyola community. Organizes relevant in-service training programs for volunteers and/or personnel.
• Co-advises a student group whose mission is to create inclusive and critical spaces to challenge norms, further prevention, and empower survivors of gender-based violence.
• Trains students employed by the University, staff, and faculty on campus resources and services around gender-based violence, and how to best respond to students who have experienced or have been affected by these issues as requested or needed. Provides consultation to staff and faculty as needed.
• Formulates appropriate and measurable objectives, designs and implements programs consistent with objectives, modifying as necessary to ensure effectiveness.
• Develops and conducts a comprehensive evaluation to ensure effectiveness. Interprets results to modify and redesign future program plans.
• Selects, develops, and maintains educational resources on assigned program topics for dissemination, electronically and/or printed. Maintains related website and social network pages.
• Creates dynamic and relevant content for social media outlets and websites.
• Assists with University health promotion initiatives including but not limited to motivational interviewing, Orientation seminars, and Active Bystander Training.
• Incorporates multicultural diversity and social justice concepts and principles into prevention and advocacy services.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Master’s degree in related field and 3 to 5 years of work experience in the development, planning, or coordination of health and wellness related activities, preferably in a college health setting. Sexual Assault and/or Domestic Violence Advocate certifications preferred. Certification as a Health Education Specialist ( CHES ) is a plus.

Qualifications Demonstrated understanding of best practices in violence prevention and responding to survivors of violence using a trauma-informed approach. Excellent communication, presentation, networking, teamwork, and leadership skills. Strong writing skills and public speaking skills. Ability to work beyond traditional business hours with some nights and weekends required. Ability to prepare and conduct outreach and trainings on a variety of health topics, including mental health preferred.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses Computer Skills Microsoft proficiency required. Familiarity with social media platforms.

Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Open Date 09/30/2026 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $63,000/ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $56,000/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.

Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35858

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes -including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences- Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

Supplemental Questions

* Do you have a master’s degree in related field and 3 to 5 years of work experience?

• Yes
• No

* Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

(Open Ended Question)

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Public Job Posting
• Internal Job Posting
• Agency Referral
• Advertisement/Publication
• Personal Referral
• Website
• Other

* How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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