Violence Prevention Specialist

Iowa State University - College of Design; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

WorkFlex options

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Student Wellness division seeks a Violence Prevention Specialist to advance student health and wellbeing through strategic communication and data-informed storytelling. The role focuses on violence prevention education around sexual violence, stalking, and hazing, working with campus partners to promote safe, healthy communities.

The successful candidate will develop programs, train peer educators, and assess impact to continually improve prevention strategies.

Qualifications

• Specialized training or coursework in violence prevention, sexual assault prevention, healthy relationships, etc.
• Certification in bystander intervention, violence prevention, trauma-informed practices, or similar prevention-focused approaches.
• Experience facilitating workshops, presentations and health promotion training.
• Experience coordinating, facilitating, and training teams; preferably focused on prevention education and outreach efforts.
• Experience using tools such as Smartsheet and/or Qualtrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate violence prevention and health promotion programs, initiatives, and educational campaigns.
• Plan, facilitate, and assess trainings, workshops, presentations, and outreach focused on violence prevention, consent education, bystander intervention, and wellbeing.
• Coordinate campus-wide prevention initiatives, awareness campaigns, events, and programs.
• Build and maintain partnerships with campus departments, student groups, community organizations, and external stakeholders.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support peer educators and student leaders engaged in prevention education and outreach.

Skills

Workshop facilitation

Team coordination

Health promotion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Qualtrics

Job description

Position Title:Violence Prevention SpecialistJob Group:Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experienceJob Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:Are you passionate about creating a holistic student experience that supports mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing? Are you interested in an opportunity where you get to engage with students and help them reach their full potential—academically and beyond?If so, Student Wellness with the Division of Student Affairs at Iowa State University is currently seeking applicants for a Violence Prevention Specialist. This individual plays a key role in advancing student health and wellbeing through strategic communication, data-informed storytelling, and health promotion initiatives. This position will be hired as a Wellness Program Specialist II.This position will focus on violence prevention education and outreach. This position includes work in areas such as sexual violence, stalking, and hazing.What You’ll Do:Develop, implement, and evaluate violence prevention and health promotion programs, initiatives, and educational campaignsPlan, facilitate, and assess trainings, workshops, presentations, and outreach efforts focused on violence prevention, consent education, bystander intervention, and student wellbeingCoordinate and support campus-wide prevention initiatives, awareness campaigns, events, and programs that foster a safe and healthy campus communityBuild and maintain collaborative partnerships with campus departments, student groups, community organizations, and external stakeholders to advance prevention effortsSupport the implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of university violence prevention strategies, programs, and strategic prioritiesRecruit, train, supervise, and support peer educators and student leaders engaged in prevention education and outreach activitiesDevelop and disseminate educational materials, resources, digital content, and marketing strategies to increase awareness, engagement, and access to support servicesCollect, analyze, and report program data and assessment outcomes to measure effectiveness, demonstrate impact, and inform continuous improvementServe on university and community committees, workgroups, and collaborative initiatives that support prevention, safety, and wellbeing goalsOccasional weekend/evening hours will be involved in this role.Preferred Qualifications:Specialized training or coursework in violence prevention, sexual assault prevention, healthy relationships, etc.Certification in bystander intervention, violence prevention, trauma-informed practices, or similar prevention-focused approaches.Experience facilitating workshops, presentations and health promotion training.Experience coordinating, facilitating, and training teams; preferably focused on prevention education and outreach efforts.Experience using tools such as Smartsheet and/or Qualtrics.Department Description:Student Wellness at Iowa State University provides leadership in university strategy for health promotion and provides support programs aimed at creating a campus culture of wellbeing so that all students can thrive. Student Wellness plans, implements, and evaluates health education and prevention strategies that focus on health and wellness issues that directly affect student success, higher learning, and personal development such as: violence prevention, suicide, mental health, substance use, and more. To learn more, please visit Student Wellness .This posting will be open until filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications need to be submitted before October 23rd, 2026.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:Resume/Curriculum VitaeLetter of Application/Cover LetterWhy Choose Iowa State University?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plansGenerous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plansOnsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)Life insurance and long-term disabilityFlexible Spending AccountsVarious voluntary benefits and discountsEmployee Assistance ProgramWellbeing programIowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [e-mail], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Appointment Type:RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full timePay Grade:PS807Original Posting Date:October 9, 2026Posting Close Date:Job Requisition Number:R20032Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. [phone], email [e-mail] .General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.