Prevention Educator

Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Official Title: Student Services Professional
Working Title: Prevention Educator
FTE: Full-time
Salary Range: $54,452 - $56,500
Position #00740529- Requisition #38362
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Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

This position will be supervised by the Violence Prevention Education Program Manager of the Phoenix Center at Auraria. The Prevention Educator will assist the VPEPM with trainings and programming for the Violence Prevention Education program. The Prevention Educator facilitates and prepares prevention education training, workshops, and other programming provided by the Phoenix Center at Auraria (PCA).

The PCA is an Auraria Campus program founded in 2008 to:

1. Provide victim services related to interpersonal violence (IPV) on the Auraria campus, specifically relationship violence, sexual assault, and stalking;
2. Strengthen awareness and collaboration efforts on campus and in the community to support students, faculty and staff impacted by IPV; and,
3. Increase education and awareness regarding interpersonal violence to the campus community.

Prevention Coordinator:
What you will do:

• Assist with the education and prevention efforts facilitated by the Phoenix Center at Auraria in collaboration with the Violence Prevention Education Program Manager (VPEPM)
• Coordinate and facilitate educational activities related to IPV, including scheduling, preparing and creating curriculum for classroom presentations, trainings, workshops, resource fairs, and new student and staff orientations.
• Provide campus-wide educational opportunities for effective intervention and prevention of IPV, including Bystander Intervention, IPV general, Media Literacy, and more.
• Assist with data collection related to outcome measures for educational activities on campus.
• Coordinate prevention activities and events with academic departments, student life organizations, student groups, student support services, and other campus entities.
• Develop and maintain education and training materials including web-based material, PCA brochures, power point slides, and hard-copy handouts.
• Assist with social media marketing and podcast content creation.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• A bachelor's degree in student affairs, public affairs, public health, psychology, social work, gender and women's studies, human services, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 1 (one) year of experience facilitating education and training programs.

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

• Masters in health education, health promotion, counseling, social work, public health, gender and women's studies, psychology, higher education or related field.
• Experience working on a college campus.
• Experience working with issues related to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and/or stalking.
• Experience with event planning.
• Experience in with social media marketing.
• Experience developing education and/or programs specifically to address needs of historically disadvantaged groups.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of issues related to sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking.
• Demonstrated knowledge of dynamics of interpersonal violence.
• The ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of individuals and audiences.
• A commitment to diversity and culturally humble education, outreach and care.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of using computers in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to be flexible, innovative, and handle multiple-tasks
• Able to identify and respond to shifting priorities.
• A self-starter that can work within a team environment and handle a variety of projects/tasks with urgent deadlines.

Conditions of Employment

• Grant Funded - This position is currently funded through December 31, 2026, continued employment for this position after December 31, 2026 will be dependent upon securing future funding.
• Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
• This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements

• The ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse, and have good near vision for computer work; often requiring minimal lifting, but may involve bending or reaching to retrieve items from shelves or drawers.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.

Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $54,452 - $56,500
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
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Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by Dec 12, 2025, 11:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

• A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
• A current CV/resume
• List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Questions should be directed to Katherine Miller, katherine.miller@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.