Peer Education Programs Coordinator

Stanford, California, United States

Student Services

Post Date Jul 16, 2024

Requisition # 103962

Please include both a resume and cover letter with your application for this position.

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Stanford University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

Stanford University is one of the premier academic and research institutions in the world, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. Stanford is home to over 17,000 students, 15,000 staff, 2,500 post-doctoral scholars, and 2,300 faculty. Our faculty have been recipients of 34 Nobel Prizes, 33 MacArthur Fellowships, and 4 Pulitzer Prizes among many other distinguished accomplishments. Stanford is also home to one of the most successful athletic programs in the country, having won more NCAA championships than any other school.

As a major Silicon Valley employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives.

The Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Education (SHARE) Title IX Office is the University’s central resource for combating, redressing, and preventing sexual harassment and sexual violence issues. The SHARE Title IX Office is comprised of two primary teams: a Response Team and an Education Team.

We are looking for a Peer Education Programs Coordinator within the Education Team.

JOB PURPOSE:

This position will report to the Assistant Director/Education & Outreach Manager and will be responsible for managing a selection of Stanford’s sexual violence prevention programs, including the Peer Education Program and Flip the Script.

The Peer Education Programs Coordinator provides collaborative oversight of the campus-wide prevention initiative:the PEERs(Prevent, Educate, Empower & Refer). The PEERs prevent harm, educate about holistic health and well-being, empower our community, and refer students to campus resources. They are trained in the fundamentals of public health as it relates to the following topic areas: substance use, sexual citizenship, and mental health and well-being. By empowering students to make informed, intentional decisions that prevent sexual violence, reduce harm associated with high-risk substance use, and promote well-being, the Peer Education Programs Coordinator will work collaboratively and creatively with a multidisciplinary team to develop, coordinate, implement, and advocate for sustainable evidence-based interventions and environmental strategies that reduce harm and promote sexual citizenship.

In addition to PEERs management, the Peer Education Programs Coordinator will oversee theFlip the Script with EAAA™ (Enhanced Assess, Acknowledge, & Act Sexual Assault Resistance Education Program) program. The program is based on theory, research evidence, and best practices for providing young women with the knowledge and tools to defend themselves against attempts to sexually coerce or assault them.

The Peer Education Programs Coordinator will also assist in the supervision of SHARE student staff in collaboration with the Assistant Director/Education & Outreach Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Manage student education programs, including but not limited to:

• Manage the PEERs in collaboration with colleagues from the Office of Substance Use Programs, Education and Resources (SUPER)

• Train and supervise the PEERs

• Teach the academic course PEDS 116: PEER Education and Campus Culture with SUPER colleagues

• Participate in campus-wide, strategic initiatives to create positive culture change, evaluate and develop comprehensive systems, programs, and policies that build upon existing student sexual violence prevention, substance abuse, well-being efforts.

• Manage the Flip the Script with EAAA™ in collaboration with SHARE Title IX Office colleagues

• Train facilitators annually (80+ hours of training)

• Supervise between 3 and 6 facilitators

• Supervise and manage SHARE student staff in the SHARE Title IX Office

• Cultivate collaborative partnerships within the Institutional Equity, Access, & Community (IEAC) unit and across the institution to coordinate and implement culturally inclusive prevention trainings, develop environmental strategies, and improve physical social environments on campus.

• Infuse sexual violence, alcohol and other drug (AOD), and well-being content across programs including PEERs and SHARE student staff to increase safety, reduce risk, and enhance the well-being of individuals and social environments and promote culture change through ethical leadership.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Knowledge and experience with gender/sexual violence issues and effects of sexual assault on higher education populations

• Knowledge and experience with power-conscious approaches, understanding of systems of oppression, and understanding of how power operates which shapes experiences of violence

• Experience developing and/or delivering training regarding sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking

• Articulated knowledge of health and wellness issues that impact college student success

• Demonstrated application of evidence-based and evidence-informed health promotion programming and theories of Public Health.

• Experience developing culturally inclusive programs and working with and/or advocating on behalf of marginalized and minoritized people and integrating the principles of diversity and inclusion into all aspects of work

• Experience developing and/or facilitating healing-oriented programs centering holistic well-being

• Demonstrated teamwork skills to lead and to collaborate with a wide range of constituents

• Ability to coordinate and work with others; ability to effectively communicate and work consultatively with administrators at all levels within the University

• Ability to manage complex project planning, organizing, and directing a project from start to finish. Possess skills to manage the contributions of project collaborators across departments; and analyze potential risks, issues, or changes that may impact the project’s timeline and make changes accordingly

• Ability to work autonomously with, at times, little direct oversight, ability to be accountable for time, project management progress, all while using effective, consistent communication skills

• Demonstrated experience delivering health promotion and/or health education programs that achieved measurable improvements in community health with an ability to assess program effectiveness

• Proven effective and successful communication and presentation skills (oral and written)

• Strong organizational skills

Education & Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience required. Master’s degree plus 1-3 years of experience in public health, social work, education, counseling, community development, health education, higher education, student affairs, health promotion, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience with higher education sexual violence prevention and/or peer education coordination experience strongly preferred.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

• Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.

• Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

*- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional evening and weekend hours

• May work extended hours during meetings and retreats.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

• Promote Culture of Safety and Respect: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.

The expected pay range for this position is $69,100 to $87,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time

• Job Code: 7502

• Employee Status: Regular

• Grade: H

• Requisition ID: 103962

• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible