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Job Summary

UBC has a responsibility to maintain an environment where its community members can study, work, and live free from concerns of sexual violence and sexual misconduct. The Office of Sexual Violence Prevention & Response (SVPRO) is the primary point of contact for survivors/victims of sexual misconduct, as well as for their family, friends, colleagues and supervisors. SVPRO coordinates and oversees all UBC sexual misconduct disclosure response protocols and processes, communications, resource materials, and training.

 

The Director, SVPRO is responsible for providing senior strategic leadership regarding issues related to the prevention of and response to incidents of sexual misconduct. This role will work to reduce barriers to disclosure and ensure informed decision-making about reporting, support, and resources, ensuring that those impacted by sexual misconduct receive comprehensive care and support in accessing the legal services, academic and/or employment accommodations and health and reporting processes. As a liaison to provincial and national dialogues regarding SVPRO-related topics and issues, the Director is responsible for ensuring assessment and reporting measures (including the SVPRO Annual Report) are developed and implemented to identify opportunities for improved service and education for community awareness, including effective resources. 

 

The Director, SVPRO leads, engages and empowers a front-line team of staff with the required expertise to support the community, to coordinate efforts in response to all forms of sexual misconduct, including convening and leading necessary multidisciplinary teams. They will be responsible for an emphasis on psychological safety and team wellbeing.

 

The Director provides strategic leadership in the proactive transformation and effective implementation of SC17: Sexual Misconduct Policy.  They will be responsible for leading organizational systemic change in a complex higher educational institute, and setting a vision to ensure intersectional, trauma-informed and confidential support is provided for faculty, staff, and students who have experienced sexual misconduct. This vision will include the development and implementation of education programs regarding preventing, responding to, and reporting sexual misconduct. 

Minimum Qualifications

-Graduate degree in a relevant discipline.

-At least 10 to 12 years of related professional experience, including at least 5 years of leadership experience, in a complex, diverse organization requiring knowledge and experience in project management, supervision, administration, conflict resolution, human rights / social justice work, equity and inclusion or the equivalent combination of education or relevant experience. 
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion