Training And Education Specialist Jobs in Virginia

Job Title Interpersonal Violence Prevention Education and Training Coordinator

Department WOMEN'S CENTER

Position Number FP002A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The primary objective of this position is to provide survivor-centered, trauma-informed support services and crisis intervention for students impacted by interpersonal violence, including sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. In collaboration with campus and community partners, this role also leads prevention education, outreach initiatives, and awareness campaigns to foster a safer, more inclusive campus environment while promoting long-term healing and empowerment for survivors.

This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

- Comprehensive knowledge and awareness of evolving trends in belonging, engagement, and student well-being.
- Some knowledge of theoretical frameworks that focus on identity, intersectionality, and student development to increase student retention, well-being, progression, and graduation.
- Familiarity with the needs, resources, and strategies that foster a sense of belonging, holistic well-being, and student success.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentations.
- Strong organizational planning and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships across cultures with students, faculty, staff, and community partner organizations.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience supporting the development of intersecting identities.

Master’s degree in Women’s Studies, College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, or Public Health. An equivalent combination of a Bachelor’s degree and significant related experience may be substituted for the advanced degree.

Considerable experience in crisis intervention and advocacy work. Some supervisory and advising experience with graduate and/or undergraduate students. Some experience in interpersonal violence prevention, sexual health education, and/or student affairs programming in a higher education setting.

Preferred Qualifications

- Demonstrated considerable ability to assess students’ needs and make appropriate campus and/or community-based referrals.
- Considerable experience in advocacy and understanding of the diverse issues, needs, and concerns supporting students from an intersectional lens.
- Demonstrated experience or ability to assist in establishing a transformative, innovative, and contemporary women’s and gender equity center.
- Some experience in a higher education setting or non-profit.

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date 05/11/2026

Open Until Filled No

Job Close Date 06/30/2026

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

Required Documents

- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents