Director, Sexual Violence Support & Prevention

Union/Affiliation:

Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

Pay range:

$125,106 to $149,294 annually

SFU Department Descr:

Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office

Position Grade:

15

# of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

72

About the Role

The Director, Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office (SVSPO) provides senior strategic leadership on issues related to sexualized violence prevention, education and response to incidents of sexual assault, and sexualized violence. The role is responsible for ensuring comprehensive support for faculty, staff, and students who have experienced sexualized violence and for ensuring that those impacted can receive care and support for accessing the services and resources of their choice, such as legal information, academic concessions or accommodations, workplace accommodations, health services and/or reporting processes they may choose. The role is responsible for ensuring reporting and assessment measures are developed and implemented in alignment with the provincial Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy Act; identifying opportunities for strengthening services, prevention and education for the university community in alignment with legislative requirements, emerging issues and evolving best practices. The Director provides university leadership for the ongoing review, development and oversight of the Sexualized Violence policy (GP44) in collaboration with key institutional partners such as: Faculty Relations, People, Equity and Inclusion, Office of the General Counsel, and Student Services. Leading a multidisciplinary team, the role fosters an inclusive, trauma-informed culture grounded in psychological safety and well-being.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Master's degree in a relevant discipline and seven years of related experience in areas such as social justice, equity and inclusion, anti-violence, sexual violence, social work, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of anti-oppressive, survivor-centred, and trauma-informed professional practice of care in the anti-sexual violence field.
• Excellent knowledge of risk and threat assessment in community, family and post-secondary settings.
• Excellent understanding of intersectional, feminist, anti-oppressive and anti-racist practices relating to sexual, intimate and family violence.
• Excellent knowledge of prevention, education and response strategies for diverse populations and issues including gender identity and expression, ancestry, race, sexual orientation, religion, faith, ability, national and ethnic origin, and socio-economic status.
• Knowledge of relevant BC legislation including the University Act, Human Rights Code, and Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy Act.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks' vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more! View our benefits brochure

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

This position will require a Criminal Records check as the position will require the individual to work with minors.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.