Hello everyone-

The Office of Judicial Affairs and the VT Women's Center are currently
searching to fill two positions that are funded through the U.S. Dept. of
Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Violence Against Women Office FY 2003
Grants to Reduce Violence Against Women on Campus Program. The position
descriptions are pasted below and are attached. The full posting is
available at www.jobs.vt.edu. Please pass on as appropriate and I apologize
for any cross postings.

-Christine Dennis


VICTIM OUTREACH SERVICES COORDINATOR, WOMEN'S CENTER
AND
VICTIM SERVICES ADJUDICATION COORDINATOR, JUDICIAL AFFAIRS

These positions are funded through the U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs, Violence Against Women Office FY 2003 Grants to Reduce
Violence Against Women on Campus Program. Please apply separately to be
considered for both.

VICTIM OUTREACH SERVICES COORDINATOR, WOMEN'S CENTER

The Victim Services Outreach Coordinator is responsible for educational and
outreach efforts aimed at raising awareness of the problem of violence
against women. One of two positions funded by a grant from the U.S.
Department of Justice, the second position is located in the Office of
Judicial Affairs. The intent of this grant-funded project is to provide
services to survivors, their families, partners and friends, and to provide
education about the problem of gender based violence. The goal of the grant
project is to increase the number of reports of violence and to increase the
number of on and off-campus adjudications of gender based violence.

The Coordinator works closely with the Women's Center Counseling and
Advocacy
Coordinator, the Office of Judicial Affairs, law enforcement, university and
community departments to provide outreach and educational programs on
gender-based violence. The coordinator provides educational programming for
1st and 2nd year students and creates and coordinates the distribution of
educational material to students and families. In addition, the coordinator
is responsible for the development, implementation, supervision and
oversight of a student peer education group. The coordinator is also
responsible for assisting the Counseling and Advocacy Coordinator in
providing direct services and advocacy to Virginia Tech students, staff and
faculty, their families, friends and significant others who have been
affected by sexual and relationship violence, stalking, harassment, cyber
harassment and all forms of gender-based violence.

Competitive candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to working with
survivors of gender-based violence including rape, sexual assault,
relationship violence, harassment and cyber harassment, stalking, and abuse.
Master's degree or equivalent experience is required. Community-based rape
crisis counseling and community outreach experience a plus. Experience in
creating and providing educational materials and programs to varied
audiences, as well as experience in counseling, student services or relevant
field is required. Technical knowledge of computers, website creation and
management a plus. Applicants will need to demonstrate their experience
working with varied units within a higher education context and diverse
individuals and populations.

Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.

Review of applications will begin May 5, 2004 and continue until the
position is filled. Apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu.



VICTIM SERVICES ADJUDICATION COORDINATOR, JUDICIAL AFFAIRS


The Victim Services Adjudication Coordinator works with the Office of
Judicial Affairs, the Women's Center at Virginia Tech, and other university
and community departments to provide coordination of the judicial process,
outreach and education efforts concerning sexual and relationship violence,
stalking, harassment, cyber harassment and all forms of gender-based
violence and related issues for Virginia Tech students, staff and faculty,
their families, friends and significant others. This position is funded by a
two-year grant from the U.S. Dept. of Justice (a VAWA grant). The purpose of
the grant is to increase the number of reports and on and off-campus
adjudications of gender-based violence. The purpose is also to increase
awareness and provide services to survivors, their families, partners and
friends, and to provide education about the problem of gender-based
violence.


The Adjudication Coordinator will serve as the primary contact and case
manager for all parties involved in on-campus adjudication of alleged
violations of the sexual misconduct policy and other alleged gender-based
violations; and coordinate ongoing training efforts for all judicial board
members. The Adjudication Coordinator also will adjudicate cases of student
misconduct as a hearing officer in the Office of Judicial Affairs. Working
closely with the Women's Center at Virginia Tech, this position will provide
educational programming for first-year and sophomore students and their
advisors; create and coordinate the distribution of educational products
(brochures, etc.) to students and their families. In addition this position
will work with the VT Sexual Violence Prevention Council on addressing
campus and community issues related to gender-based violence. In
conjunction with on and off campus departments, professional in-service
training will be provided to university personnel, law enforcement, and
others as requested. Education efforts also include the development,
implementation, supervision and oversight of student groups designed to
provide peer education and support on issues of gender based violence and
other related concerns.

Competitive candidates will have experience or excellent knowledge of
campus-based conduct codes and related disciplinary processes and exposure
to working in a college or university setting. Master's degree or equivalent
experience is required. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to women's
issues a plus. Experience in creating and providing educational materials
and programs to varied audiences. Demonstrated communication skills helpful.
Technical knowledge of computers, website creation and management a plus.
Applicants will need to demonstrate their experience working with varied
units within a higher education context and diverse individuals and
populations.

Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution

Review of applications will begin May 5, 2004 and continue until the
position is filled. Apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu.