Application Restrictions
Open to both Internal and external
Job Type
Administrative/Management
Posting In effect from
13/9/2024
Closing Application Date
26/9/2024
Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may
continue until the position is filled.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Admin Type
Ongoing
Anticipated Start Date
7/10/2024
Position End Date (If Applicable)
DUTIES
Thompson Rivers University is seeking an exceptional professional with
specialized skills in the area of violence against women/gender-based violence
to fill the role of Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Manager (the
Manager). Housed within the Office of the Dean of Students, the Manager is
charged with the following primary responsibilities:
Coordinating a comprehensive, survivor-led university response upon receiving disclosures of sexual and gender-based violence (including but not limited to sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic and family violence) from members of the university community. A coordinated response may include arranging academic and living accommodations.
Drafting safety plans for survivors of sexual violence and providing support and information regarding university resources and complaint resolution procedures.
Working closely with relevant stakeholders, reflecting campus diversity, to initiate and implement campus-wide sexual violence prevention programming.
Acting as a centralized data collection hub for gathering information on incidences of sexual violence and gender-based violence specific to the TRU community.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Guided by all relevant University policies and protocols, the Manager will
undertake the following duties:
Sexual, Intimate and Family Violence Response Coordination
Ensure timely and appropriate support to all disclosures of gender-based
violence.
Liaise with various university offices, administrative, and teaching
staff, to coordinate appropriate workplace, residence, and academic
accommodations for survivors of violence.
Provide support, advocacy and information to survivors contemplating or
engaged in informal or formal University complaints resolution processes
or external investigations and criminal processes.
Collaborate with community-based women's anti-violence organizations to
develop campus safety plans for survivors.
Facilitate referrals to community agencies and university resources.
Remain current on sexual and gender-based violence prevention research and
legislation, and national trends.
Initiate and promote educational and training opportunities that advance a
feminist/anti-oppressive response to individual and systemic incidents of
violence against women/gender-based violence.
Establish, maintain, and promote effective relationships with individuals,
campus offices, alumni, related organizations, and external agencies.
Review and update the Sexual Violence Response Protocol every two years.
Data Collection
Design and implement comprehensive data collection methods to record
disclosures of gender-based violence on campus and reported incidents of
sexual violence and gender-based violence experienced by the university
community off-campus.
Develop and implement strict confidentiality guidelines governing the
maintenance, release and sharing of data collected by the Manager.
Ensure that record-keeping for such confidential disclosures is up-to-
date.
Prepare an annual report based on data related to violence against sexual
violence and gender-based violence. The report will be presented to the
Board of Governors, the President, Vice-Presidents, Deans, and to the
broader university community.
Training Coordination
Coordinate annual Sexual Violence Response Protocol training targeted
toward a variety of populations, including but not limited to, student
leaders, faculty, and staff likely to receive disclosures of sexual
violence and gender-based violence, faculty and staff with supervisory
responsibilities, and those whose day-to-day responsibilities involve
working closely with students.
Coordinate orientation week anti-violence programming for all new
students, in partnership with the Residences, the Director of Student
Affairs, and community-based women's anti-violence organizations (KSACC,
etc.).
In partnership with the Wellness Centre, Human Resources, and relevant
staff, faculty and student associations, coordinate violence against
sexual violence and gender-based violence prevention training activities
including: bystander intervention training, sexual health education, what
is consent? training, training on violence against women/gender-based
violence and skills development related to providing survivor support.
Education and Awareness Campaign Advising and Development
In partnership with the Wellness Centre, Human Resources, and relevant
staff, faculty and student associations, provide consultation in the
development and implementation of an annual awareness campaign addressing
sexual violence and gender-based violence and consent.
Provide consultation in the development, implementation and assessment of
events, programs and awareness on issues related to gender-based, sexual,
intimate and family violence occurring on campus.
Work collaboratively with other departments and student organizations to
address continuing and emerging campus needs on issues related to sexual
violence and gender-based violence
Campus Collaborations and Consultation
Provide consultation and information to faculty and staff on student
issues related to anti-violence practices as requested.
Participate in various campus committees as required.
External Relations
Maintain ongoing relationships with community agencies on sexual, intimate
and family violence prevention with a specific focus on agencies working
with equity-seeking groups including persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+
communities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons and members of
racialized communities.
Other duties as assigned.
REPORTS TO
Dean of Students
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Advanced degree in related field (e.g. Social Work, Critical Race and/or
Disabilities Studies, Adult Education, Gender Studies/Feminist Research,
Law, Public Policy and Administration).
3 years of relevant experience, preferably at a post-secondary
institution.
Previous experience providing advocacy and/or counselling to survivors of
sexual, domestic and family violence, and other forms of gender-based
violence.
A strong intersectional, feminist, anti-oppressive and anti-racist
analysis of sexual, intimate and family violence.
Experience and demonstrated capacity to work effectively with equity-
seeking groups on campus.
Particular knowledge of First Nations, Métis and Inuit/Indigenous, race
and disability-related issues and their intersections with other
identities including gender identity/gender expression, religion, sexual
orientation, etc.
Adult education experience, preferably at a University, with highly
developed skills for designing and implementing educational programs for
adult learners in an educational setting.
Demonstrated understanding of the differential impacts of trauma caused by
sexual, intimate, and family violence on diverse community members.
Demonstrated analytical skills to interpret relevant policy and
legislation and develop recommendations for a wide-range of violence
prevention initiatives.
Knowledge of local community based resources.
Proven ability to build relationships, work collaboratively with students,
faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners and to balance the
multiple interests of diverse stakeholders.
Exceptional oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills with
a keen ability to engage with various stakeholders and members of the
University community, and build rapport with diverse staff, student and
faculty groups
Demonstrated planning and project management skills.
Proven ability to prepare and present detailed reports and assessments.
Ability to coordinate and facilitate large-scale training and campaign
development.
Excellent judgment and ability to work independently, as well as in a
team.
Proficiency in MS Office software applications including word processing,
spreadsheets, database and presentation software applications as well as
highly-developed research capabilities.
Ability to work outside of regular business hours.
Pay Band
$87,001.00 - $99,151.00 ( Admin Pay Band BH )
Location
Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)
# of Hires Needed
1
Organizational Unit
Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Student Development -> Student
Affairs
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:
Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with
a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome
those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our
faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous,
Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any
sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops
or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited
to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the
interview.
