Prevention Education And Outreach Coordinator, Uchicago CARES (the Center For Awareness, Resolution, Education And Support)

Prevention Education And Outreach Coordinator

The Prevention Education and Outreach Coordinator is a full-time staff position reporting to the Associate Director of UChicago CARES. The Coordinator provides professional support for developing, delivering, and evaluating prevention education and outreach programs related to harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct, with a focus on undergraduate students. Working with moderate guidance, the Coordinator assists in designing training offerings, coordinating educational events, and supporting program implementation across campus. The role also helps assess the effectiveness of current programs and maintains records of education and outreach efforts, contributing to the University's ongoing efforts to foster a safe and inclusive community. The Coordinator also works closely with colleagues within EOP to create and maintain a holistic approach to prevention, education, support, and response in support of all members of the campus community, consistent with the University's compliance efforts related to non-discrimination and UChicago CARES core values.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the implementation of prevention education and outreach programming related to harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct for the campus community, specifically undergraduate students.
• Assisting in the delivery and coordination of mandatory sexual misconduct prevention training, including student orientation sessions and resource fairs.
• Collaborating with UChicago CARES leadership and campus partners to tailor educational materials and resources to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
• Participating in the development of print and digital resources (such as pamphlets, posters, newsletters, and website content) to promote awareness of prevention initiatives and University resources.
• Facilitating presentations, workshops, and training sessions on topics including consent, healthy relationships, and campus policies.
• Responding to referrals and providing targeted educational sessions for individuals or small groups, as needed.
• Assisting with evaluating feedback on training programs and education efforts, helping to identify areas for improvement.
• Administering participant evaluations and maintaining records of training and outreach activities.
• Contributing data and summaries for annual reports and participating in regular meetings to discuss program effectiveness.
• Staying informed about best practices in prevention education through training, professional development, and campus committee participation.

Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field and 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in a related field, experience leading trainings related to harassment, discrimination, and/or sexual misconduct, and experience providing evidence-based prevention trainings to university students, particularly undergraduate students.