Victim-Survivor Advocate

Job Profile:

Student Support Specialist 2

Job Family:

Student Support Services

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$59,550.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Connects students to a variety of academic, professional, and personal support services to overcome academic and non-academic barriers and enhance their skills to increase persistence and graduation rates.

Job Description:

Position Salary Range: $55,000 to $59,500 per year; DOE

The Victim-Survivor Advocate will coordinate services for ASU community members who are victims of crime by providing resources, referrals, case management, and follow-up support. The Victim-Survivor Advocate works strategically with ASU Health and Counseling to design, implement, and evaluate culturally responsive and trauma-informed advocacy and support services with a specific focus on victims and survivors of interpersonal violence.

What’s in it for you:

Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable benefits to enhance staff total compensation. This package includes: (Click here to explore options)

Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.

Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.

Paid time for volunteer and professional development.

10 Paid Holidays and competitive Vacation and Sick accruals each Pay Period.

Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.

Disability and leave program for income protection.

Employee assistance with free, confidential behavioral health services.

ASU Discounts to sports/events, along with discounts from ASU partnerships.

Currently hiring for the following shift:

Essential Duties:

• Provide campus and community resources to victims and survivors of sexual and relationship violence, stalking, harassment.

• Assist victims and survivors with the development of individual and workplace safety plans.

• Collaborate with ASU Police to ensure victims of crimes receive notification about their rights as well as options available for victim’s compensation and restitution.

• Provide guidance with the criminal justice system, including criminal prosecution assistance and accompaniment and filing for orders of protection and injunctions against harassment. Inform students of their rights, court procedures, case status, eligibility for crime victim programs and community resources.

• Organize the confidential case management system and keep accurate and detailed records.

• Prepare victims for participation in the criminal justice system and provide support during testimony at all phases of the trial process.

• Build and maintain relationships with on and off- campus direct service providers to assist students with

• access to needed services.

• Provide direct supervision to victim advocates, graduate assistants, student employees, and interns.

• Develop and deliver educational presentations designed to increase awareness of campus and community resources and enhance someone’s ability to provide a trauma-informed response to victims and survivors.

• Collaborate with campus and community partners to ensure a coordinated response to interpersonal violence on campus.

• Develop new partnerships with local and national resources for victims and survivors

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of a Graduate degree in social services, human services, criminal justice, or related field AND two years of experience working with crime victims in an advocacy field or within the legal system.

• Experience serving as a confidential victim advocate on a college campus.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Crime Victim Rights and the criminal justice system.

• Evidence of completing a victim advocacy certification program for both sexual and domestic violence.

• Evidence of completing college-based interpersonal violence and Title IX training, such as the NOVA Campus Training for victim advocates.

• Experience in providing sexual violence prevention and education to a population of college students including fraternity and sorority members, student athletes, international students, residential students, graduate students and more.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Title IX, Clery Act, Violence Against Women Act, Campus SAVE Act, and FERPA.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.

• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.

• Regularly performs tasks in the field within across university campuses.

• Requires evenings and occasional weekends.

Department Statement:

Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) is committed to enrolling all qualified students at Arizona State University and assisting them in their academic success. EOSS provides a broad range of services and support to students and prospective students ranging from outreach efforts with K-12 schools, orientation programs for new freshman, bridge programs to assist the transition to a university environment, and a wide variety of services, programs and activities for enrolled students. EOSS has direct responsibility for multiple departments across four campuses, some of which include the Dean of Students, University Housing, Health Services, Counseling Services, Disability Resources, the Memorial Union, TRIO programs, Sun Devil Fitness, Student Government, Student Media, Career Services, Access ASU and others.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$24052.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter

• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.