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Assistant Director for Violence Prevention and Response

Employer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Salary
mid $60k - low $70k
Date posted
Apr 24, 2023

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Position Type
Administrative, Student Affairs
Employment Type
Full Time

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Assistant Director for Violence Prevention and Response

 

The MIT Office of Student Wellbeing (OSW) seeks an assistant director for violence prevention and response.  Will assist with the leadership and oversight of the office, throughout the Institute, and in the greater community to address the needs of students who have experienced sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and/or sexual harassment.  Will co-lead the peer student group, PLEASURE, along with the assistant director in the OSW; coordinate the execution, implementation, and assessment of violence prevention and response advocacy programming; work in close collaboration with student life staff, undergraduate and graduate student support deans, mental health clinicians, health care providers, and other support resources on and off campus; help to assess the needs of the community and participate in the development of long- and short-range program goals; collaborate on program development, maintenance, marketing, and evaluation; and conduct trainings and help develop educational materials. 

A full description is available here.  

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree, preferably in education, social work, or related field Two years’ experience in higher education or closely related setting
  • Demonstrated knowledge of interpersonal violence and victim advocacy
  • Excellent organizational, time-management, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills
  • Success compiling, managing, and communicating highly confidential information Ability to work independently Flexible and adaptable approach to responsibilities
  • Ability to take initiative, plan, develop, organize and follow through on projects and plans while working in a dynamic, high-pressure environment
  • Ability to answer immediate client demands and deal with frequent interruptions
  • Demonstrated computer proficiency
  • Experience working with diverse populations Familiarity with gender-based violence terminology Knowledge and understanding of Title IX 

 

This position has the potential to work from home one to two days per week, based on the needs of the office.

Interested candidates may apply online at https://hr.mit.edu/careers.  Please reference job number 22636.

 

MIT is an equal-opportunity employer.  We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.  MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here.

 

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