Date Posted: August 18, 2025

Posting Deadline: September 1, 2025

Department: Student Affairs & Services

Type of Employment: Temporary (2-Years), Full-time

Salary: $75,618.00 (annually)

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Provincial Sexual Violence Prevention Education Coordinator, a provincially funded position that is hosted by Student Affairs & Services at Saint Mary's University.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined Contribution Pension plan
• Vacation
• Personal days
• Flexible Workplace
• Professional development
• Holiday closure
• Summer hour schedule

Job Information and Responsibilities

Nova Scotia university and community college presidents unanimously endorsed the implementation of the ten recommendations (pg.47-51) of the January 2017 report Changing the Culture of Acceptance: Recommendations to address sexual violence on university campuses (the Report).

Since that time, the sector has worked collaboratively on initiatives to improve our sexualized violence prevention and response. The Coordinator will work with university and NSCC representatives on the Provincial Sexual Violence Prevention Committee (PSVPC) to foster collaboration and coordination of institutional implementation of the Report's recommendations with a focus on educational opportunities, utilizing best practices and consistent approach across the sector.

The Coordinator will report regularly to three university representatives from the PVSPC. The Coordinator will become a member of the PSVPC and provide written updates to the Committee at its scheduled meetings. The Coordinator will work independently and primarily remotely but will be provided office space on campus as required.

The Provincial Sexual Violence Prevention Education Coordinator duties will include:

Programming Implementation

• Coordinate the provincial Waves of Change: Bystander Intervention Program
• Create and implement a workplan, including the co-creation of sustainable implementation plans for each post-secondary institution
• Support delivery of programs through facilitation of training and workshops
• Manage program budget and program branding, materials
• Build and strengthen relationships with each institution and community partners

Program Evaluation

• Coordinate program evaluation - create evaluation tools, track and assess data and feedback
• Update program materials based on feedback from students and community partners to ensure relevancy and accuracy
• Create progress reports and provide updates to program partners

Program Development

• Create new materials to support program implementation (i.e. coloring pages, poster campaigns, pamphlets, etc.)
• Ensure Waves of Change and any other educational programs continues to follow best practices and is survivor centered, intersectional, holistic, and trauma informed
• Support the development of bystander intervention program for an expanded audience
  • increase the program's reach to individuals before they enter the post-secondary environment
  • develop new content that targets specific audiences, which could include international students, student athletes, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, as well as male-specific audiences

Student Employment Support

• Oversee student peer-facilitators and maintain a community of practice of student educators
• Support the training of student educators and peer facilitators by developing and delivering Waves of Change training

Coordinating Provincial Work

• Travel to all post-secondary institutions to support:
  • continuous consultation with institutional reps and student groups (e.g., campus visits and ongoing support)
  • relationship building and implementation of provincial programming
• Continue to identify opportunities for institutional collaboration and coordination
• Facilitate and provide ongoing support with successful grant applications to fulfill the 10 recommendations as outlined in the Changing the Culture of Acceptance Reports on an as needed basis
• Support SVP initiatives by providing updates and inter-institutional communication and collaboration (institution specific and province wide)
• Identify new initiatives and training based on on-going sexual violence related research
• Support the organizing of SVP trainings and workshops on an as needed basis
• Update and maintain online SVP materials for institutional access
• Support the development of an inter-institutional "hub" of information sharing and knowledge dissemination
• Other duties as required

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Provincial Sexual Violence Prevention Education Coordinator you will have:

• University Degree
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in sexualized violence prevention, response, and/or education
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Appreciation for and experience working with diverse groups
• Experience working in a post-secondary environment would be considered an asset

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on "Apply Now" and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].