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Job Title Interpersonal Violence Prevention Education and Training Coordinator Department WOMEN'S CENTER Position Number FP002A Location Norfolk, VA Job Summary
The primary objective of this position is to provide survivor-centered, trauma-informed support services and crisis intervention for students impacted by interpersonal violence, including sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. In collaboration with campus and community partners, this role also leads prevention education, outreach initiatives, and awareness campaigns to foster a safer, more inclusive campus environment while promoting long-term healing and empowerment for survivors.
This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.
Position Type FullTime Type of Recruitment General Public Minimum Qualifications
Comprehensive knowledge and awareness of evolving trends in belonging, engagement, and student well-being. Some knowledge of theoretical frameworks that focus on identity, intersectionality, and student development to increase student retention, well-being, progression, and graduation. Familiarity with the needs, resources, and strategies that foster a sense of belonging, holistic well-being, and student success. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentations. Strong organizational planning and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships across cultures with students, faculty, staff, and community partner organizations. Demonstrated understanding and experience supporting the development of intersecting identities.
Masters degree in Womens Studies, College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social work, Sociology, or Public Health. An equivalent combination of a Bachelors degree and significant related experience may be substituted for the advanced degree.
Considerable experience in crisis intervention and advocacy work. Some supervisory and advising experience with graduate and/or undergraduate students. Some experience in interpersonal violence prevention, sexual health education, and/or student affairs programming in a higher education setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated considerable ability to assess students needs and make appropriate campus and/or community-based referrals. Considerable experience in advocacy and understanding of the diverse issues, needs, and concerns supporting students from an intersectional lens. Demonstrated experience or ability to assist in establishing a transformative, innovative, and contemporary womens and gender equity center. Some experience in a higher education setting or non-profit.
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date 05/11/2026 Open Until Filled No Application Review Date Job Close Date 06/30/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check. Department Information Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractors legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginias forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginias economy.
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