Rural County Services Coordinator (Full Time), RVAP

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a field relevant to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.  Equivalent combinations could include Associate’s Degree with typically 2.5 years or more of relevant experience or a High School Diploma/GED with typically 4.5 years or more of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated work or lived experience (typically 6 months or more) providing counseling, advocacy, prevention education programming, and/or community organizing as a professional or volunteer.
• Working proficiency with office support software (e.g., word processing, email, presentation software, printer, Zoom and spreadsheets).
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of the communication techniques and relationship building skills that develop the ability to work with a variety of individuals, groups, and diverse backgrounds in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Commitment to and alignment with the values of the Division of Student Life, including a demonstrated commitment to excellence through anti-oppression, diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Will need to have a valid driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety requirements by applicant's start date.
• Available transportation to respond to advocacy calls.
• Ability to complete RVAP Advocate training within the first six months and complete Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault Certificate requirements within first 12 months of employment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Working proficiency and fluency in more than one language.
• Working proficiency and cultural understanding of barriers dealt with by groups other than mainstream.
• Working proficiency with electronic confidential software and confidentiality.
• Victim Counselor/Advocate Certification

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.  Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact michael-washington@uiowa.edu.