The Office of Advocacy and Education provides several educational opportunities for campus members to learn about genderbased violence, sexual health education, consent education and overall health and wellness. Essential Duties: Plans, coordinates and facilitates Office of Advocacy and Education (OAE) outreach events, activities and group presentations. Serves as context expert and creator for topics such as: consent education, sexual health education, genderbased violence prevention, alcohol a... more details
The Office of Advocacy and Education provides several educational opportunities for campus members to learn about gender-based violence, sexual health education, consent education and overall health and wellness.
Essential Duties:
- Plans, coordinates and facilitates Office of Advocacy and Education (OAE) outreach events, activities and group presentations.
- Serves as context expert and creator for topics such as: consent education, sexual health education, gender-based violence prevention, alcohol and other drug consumption, and overall health and wellness.
- Develops and measures student learning outcomes for OAE trainings and workshops.
- Serves as a liaison for the Office of Advocacy and Education and Student Affairs at campus-wide events, and in the university community.
- Performs general website maintenance and updates.
- Promotes OAE through print and electronic advertising and marketing, including social media management.
- Collaborates with campus and community departments to provide social norming campaigns.
- Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates Peer Educators
- Designs, implements, and manages designated student programs and services.
- Serve as an After-Hours Coordinator & Advocate for OU Advocates, OU’s 24/7 confidential advocacy service for students, faculty, & staff experiencing sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and/or gender-based harassment.
- Provides information and counseling to students, facilitating support groups, and advising student organizations.
- Oversees data and record maintenance, to include but not limited to student files, inventory, personnel, and other office files.
- Assists with program planning, development, and delivery.
- May assist in the management of day-to-day operations or supervise program staff.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree, AND:
- 12 months in student programming, student services, or closely related experience.
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 60 months experience.
Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of and experience working on issues surrounding harm and/or culture change.
- Must be able to create and deliver the effective training presentations.
- Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback.
- Ability to communicate well and build rapport with students, faculty, and staff
- Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives.
Required Working Conditions:
- Sit for long periods of time.
- Occasionally walk and stand.
- Ability to bend, life, stoop and carry.
- Ability to engage in repetitive motions.
- Standard office environment.
- Periodic outside events exposed to weather conditions.
- Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.
Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.
