Prevention Specialist, Training

Posting Details

I. Job Overview

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University (GW) is committed to maintaining a positive climate for study and work, in which all individuals are judged solely on relevant factors, such as skill and performance, and can pursue their activities in an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and violence. The Office of Equal Opportunity supports this commitment by offering complaint resolution options, support to individuals involved in incidents, and education opportunities designed to prevent incidents and to encourage prompt reporting.

The Prevention Specialist supports the development, delivery, and evaluation of the Office of Equal Opportunity’s prevention education programming for students, faculty and staff. Reporting directly to the Senior Prevention and Response Specialist, this role assists in implementing evidence-based initiatives, coordinating required training programs, assessing program effectiveness and developing innovative educational content.

The Prevention Specialist will:

• Lead engaging, evidence-based prevention trainings for students, faculty, and staff, including but not limited to bystander intervention, sexual harassment and discrimination prevention, consent education, and related topics.
• Represent the Office of Equal Opportunity at campus outreach events and educational programs.
• Assists with social media content to increase awareness of resources, resolution options, and to engage the campus community
• Assist in the design, development, and revision of prevention training curricula and materials.
• Develop and maintain asynchronous training modules using platforms such as Articulate Rise and Storyline, Vyond, Adobe Premiere Pro, Comevo, and other instructional technologies.
• Ensure training materials reflect current legal requirements, emerging research, and best practices in higher education prevention work.
• Contribute to the expansion and continuous improvement of the Office of Equal Opportunity’s virtual training library.
• Conduct research on best practices related to campus climate surveys and assist in drafting and refining survey instruments.
• Collect training participation data, participant feedback, and evaluation surveys.
• Support the Office of Equal Opportunity’s participation in new student orientation, including logistics coordination, attendance tracking, and follow-up communications regarding mandatory training requirements.
• Assist with scheduling, communication, and coordination of campus-wide training initiatives.
• Support the implementation of strategic prevention initiatives under the guidance of the Senior Prevention and Response Specialist.
• Serve as a member of the university-wide Prevention@GW Working Group.
• Collaborate with campus partners to promote a coordinated and holistic prevention strategy.
  
  

The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC but may require travel to GW’s campuses in Mount Vernon, DC and Ashburn, VA and to surrounding areas. Performs other work duties as assigned.

The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning tasks logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to present sensitive and complex topics in an engaging and trauma-informed manner
• Experience facilitating trainings, workshops, and educational programming
• Experience utilizing the following technologies: Articulate Rise and Storyline, Vyond, Adobe Premiere Pro, Comevo, Canva
• Strong written communication skills, including drafting training materials and professional correspondence
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience using a case management system, such as Maxient
• Demonstrated ability to maintain privacy and act with discretion
• Higher education experience preferred but not required
  
  

Hiring Range $52,741.91 - $72,476.48

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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: Academic Affairs

Family Safety and Facilities

Sub-Family Community Response

Stream Individual Contributor

Level Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: M-F 8-5

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status On-campus (in person)

Telework: No

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only? Yes (University Wide)

Posting Number: S014372

Job Open Date: 08/03/2026

Job Close Date: 08/06/2026

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.