Violence Prevention Specialist

Iowa State University - College of Design; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WorkFlex options

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking a Violence Prevention Specialist within Student Wellness in the Division of Student Affairs. The role focuses on education, outreach, and health promotion to support student wellbeing and safety on campus.

The position emphasizes collaboration with campus partners, development of prevention campaigns, and data-informed program evaluation. Weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in violence prevention or health promotion programs.
• Ability to plan trainings and outreach activities.
• Strong collaboration with campus partners.
• Experience collecting and reporting program data.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate violence prevention programs and campaigns.
• Plan, facilitate trainings and outreach on consent education, bystander intervention, and student 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.
• Support the implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of university violence prevention strategies.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support peer educators and student leaders.
• Develop and disseminate educational materials, resources, digital content, and marketing strategies.
• Collect, analyze, and report program data and assessment outcomes to measure effectiveness.
• Serve on university and community committees and workgroups that support prevention goals.
• Occasional weekend/evening hours will be involved in this role.

Skills

Violence prevention

Training & facilitation

Health promotion

Data analysis

Collaboration

Public outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3 years related experience

Tools

Smartsheet

Qualtrics

Job description

Position Title

Violence Prevention Specialist

Job Group

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience

Job 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 campaigns
• Plan, facilitate, and assess trainings, workshops, presentations, and outreach efforts focused on violence prevention, consent education, bystander intervention, and student wellbeing
• Coordinate and support campus-wide prevention initiatives, awareness campaigns, events, and programs that foster a safe and healthy campus community
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with campus departments, student groups, community organizations, and external stakeholders to advance prevention efforts
• Support the implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of university violence prevention strategies, programs, and strategic priorities
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support peer educators and student leaders engaged in prevention education and outreach activities
• Develop and disseminate educational materials, resources, digital content, and marketing strategies to increase awareness, engagement, and access to support services
• Collect, analyze, and report program data and assessment outcomes to measure effectiveness, demonstrate impact, and inform continuous improvement
• Serve on university and community committees, workgroups, and collaborative initiatives that support prevention, safety, and wellbeing goals
• Occasional 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.

Recruitment and Eligibility

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 Timeline

This posting will be open until filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications need to be submitted before October 23rd, 2026.

Why 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 plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Iowa 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.

Equity and Inclusion

Iowa 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].

Compensation Information

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.

Current employees (excluding temporary, student and graduate assistants) must apply through the Workday Internal Careers Hub.

Employment Details

Appointment Type: Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12

Work Period Time Type: Full time

Pay Grade: PS807

Original Posting Date: October 9, 2026

Posting Close Date: Job Requisition Number: R20032

Reasoning for Diversity

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa 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].

Additional Information

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa 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. 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. All offers or employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff.