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Coordinator of Health Education and Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) - Full-time
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time |
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Location | Augusta, ME Augusta, Maine |
About this job
Coordinator of Health Education and Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) About
Founded in 1855, Bates is one of the nation's leading liberal
arts colleges, with a long history of commitments to principles of
human dignity and diversity.
Since its inception, Bates has been a coeducational,
nonsectarian, residential college with special commitments to
academic rigor and to programs and opportunities by qualified
learners of all backgrounds. Historically, Bates students and
graduates have linked education with service, leadership, and
obligations beyond themselves.
Bates has highly competitive admission, graduates over 90% of
its entering students, and over half of its alumni earn graduate
degrees. Bates has 1,700 students, 200 faculty members and 550
staff and administrative employees.
The College is proud of its strong involvements in the
Lewiston-Auburn communities, Maine's second largest urban area,
with a population of approximately 65,000. Bates is located on a
beautiful, 109-acre, traditional New England campus in Lewiston,
Maine, a lively small city enjoying an exciting economic and
cultural revitalization. With an engaged citizenry, lively arts
scene, and historic downtown, this walkable city is 35 miles north
of Portland, 140 miles north of Boston, and 340 miles north of New
York City.
The Position
The Bates College Offices of Title IX and Residence Life and
Health Education is searching for a dynamic, creative, and
personable individual to join our team as Coordinator of Health
Education and Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA). The
Coordinator of Health Education and SAVA will report to the
Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance and the Assistant
Dean of Students for Residence Life and Health Education. The
offices are committed to creating communities that celebrate and
honor difference, engage people of all backgrounds, and ensure all
students have access to community resources. This position joins a
vibrant and engaging professional and student team. The Coordinator
of Health Education and Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) is a
ten month, live-in staff member responsible for providing
confidential advocacy and also for coordinating campus wide health
education initiatives and programs.
As the primary resource for confidential advocacy for those
affected by sexual violence, the SAVA serves as a resource both to
those pursuing formal reporting processes and those who choose not
to report instances of sexual violence to the institution. This
position provides advocacy related to navigating institutional,
legal, and medical processes available to survivors and takes an
active role in connecting individuals to appropriate long term
resources for recovery. Harnessing the positive energy of Bates'
interconnected community environment, the Coordinator for Health
Education is responsible for building, facilitating, and assessing
health education and violence prevention initiatives across campus.
Frequently working with student leaders on campus, this position
has the opportunity to meaningfully impact the Bates community.
QUALIFICATIONS
This role requires a Bachelor's degree in public health, social,
psychology, higher education administration or relevant field,
Master's degree preferred.
A successful candidate for the position must have:
1-2 years of experience in residence life or higher education
(including professional or student experience in residence life,
student government, student activities, student or outdoor
leadership positions, other campus offices, etc.)
Green Dot Bystander Intervention College Facilitator
trained by Alteristic Inc./Green Dot Inc. preferred
Previous training in supporting survivors, crisis response,
legal advocacy, or equivalent relevant frameworks preferred
Experience supporting survivors of sexual violence through
reporting and/or accessing resources
Experience working in residence life, health education, or
advocacy/support at a four year, residential, institution
Experience working in collaborative and dynamic office
environments
Ability to effectively engage with diverse personalities and
manage difficult situations.
Demonstrated success in supporting students from
underrepresented groups, including students from historically
underrepresented racial and ethnic groups,
first-generation-to-college students, LGBTQ+ identified
individuals, and low-income students
Experience working within a complex office environment with
frequently shifting tasks and priorities with minimal
supervision
Excellent skills for advocacy and survivor support in within
small and interconnected communities
Excellent judgement and awareness for interpersonal
dynamics
Excellent communication (written, verbal and listening)
skills
Proficiency in basic data management systems and assessment
practices (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, WordPress
[website], Google docs, email and calendaring.)
Personal commitment to excellence and the mission of a top-tier
small liberal arts college.
Demonstrated awareness of, sensitivity and commitment to
diversity and inclusivity and to serving the needs of a culturally
and educationally diverse and inclusive community with diplomacy
and tact.
Benefits
Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits
(health, dental, 9% retirement contribution with potential for an
additional 3% match, 24 days of vacation, 12 paid holidays, free
parking, access to library and athletic facilities & more) and
a supportive, collegial environment in a drug- and smoke-free
workplace.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references. This position requires
successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until
the position is filled. (References will not be contacted without
your permission.)
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Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity
and providing an educational and work environment free from
discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis
of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability,
genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected
statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the
administration of its education policies and programs, or in the
recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres
to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and
regulations. All college faculty, staff, students,
contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for
understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.
Inquiries concerning the college's policies, compliance with
applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII,
Title IX, and ADA/Section 504), and complaints may be directed to
Gwen Lexow, Title IX Officer, 207-786-6445 or via email at
glexow@bates.edu.
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