Sexual, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking Advocate

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Unit: Student Affairs (Vice Provost) MBU

Department: University Counseling

Department Summary

At Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It's a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

About University Counseling Services

Survivor Support Services is a unit within University Counseling Services. The mission of University Counseling Services is to support student success by providing clinical services, advocacy, recovery support, outreach, and professional training. We provide a compassionate and welcoming atmosphere that creates spaces for healing and growth. We believe that investing in staff both personally and professionally is integral to accomplishing our mission.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Provide education/outreach to university community.
• Serve on various university committees.
• Case management services.
• Develop monthly reports for supervisor.
• Assist survivors with obtaining accommodations for coursework, and support them through university proceedings.
• May require working some evening hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field or relevant professional experience.
• 2 years of experience working as an advocate or related experience.
• Experience as an advocate for survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking.
• Provide immediate, confidential crisis intervention and ongoing advocacy for student survivors.
• Partner with key campus stakeholders (Student Conduct, Residence Life, Athletics, Counseling Services, student organizations) to integrate prevention messages across the university environment.
• Contribute to annual reports, assessment activities, and strategic planning.
• Assist students in navigating university processes and external systems.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate creative prevention education, evidence-informed outreach programming, and advocacy initiatives related to consent, bystander intervention, intimate partner violence (IPV), healthy relationships, stalking and sexual assault.
• Maintain secure, accurate, and confidential records of all student interactions and services provided.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written; interpersonal skills; ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with diverse populations.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• Preferred: Experience working specifically within a higher education setting.
• Preferred: Knowledge of federal compliance related to Title IX and the Clery Act.

Salary Range

$60,000 - $65,000

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Hours per Week

40

Restricted Position

No

ORP Eligible

No

Flexible Work Arrangement

Fully Onsite

University Job Title

21111N - Case Manager HS 1

Contact Information

Contact Name: Tameika McCoy

Contact Email: [email protected]