Advocacy Coordinator / Assistant Director, Advocacy

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves as a leader in the delivery of survivor/victim support services. As a designated campus Confidential Advisor, the role serves students, faculty, and staff who have experienced sexual misconduct (sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking, and/or dating/domestic violence), as required by Illinois state law. The role also serves as an Embedded Confidential Advisor and will be cross-placed two days a week at a satellite location. The Assistant Director role specifically leads coordination and delivery of training and outreach and supervises interns. The Coordinator role focuses on providing and coordinating trauma-informed case management, crisis intervention, and survivor-centered advocacy, while the Assistant Director role coordinates these efforts and implements assessment and evaluation strategies. Both roles involve developing collaborative partnerships, designing and delivering trainings, creating educational materials, and serving on relevant committees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in intervention/advocacy with survivors of sexual/relationship violence, or in sexual/relationship violence prevention, crisis intervention, or a related human services field. (Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
Demonstrated experience providing outreach and services to individuals with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and needs, particularly those that have been historically under-served by anti-violence movements (i.e. Black, Asian, Latina/o/x or Hispanic populations, first-generation students, international students, etc.).
Successful completion of an Illinois Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training (40 hours minimum) prior to, or within 90 days after (the unit will cover the cost of the training), the employment start date.
A total of two (2) years (24 months) in education, training and/or work experience in intervention/advocacy with survivors of sexual/relationship violence, or in sexual/relationship violence prevention, crisis intervention, or a related human services field. (Note: Master’sDegree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
Progressively more responsible experience providing advocacy to survivors of sexual/relationship violence.
Experience working with Title IX and Clery guidance and regulations.
Ability to make independent judgments, apply discretion, maintain confidentiality, and consult when appropriate in complex and difficult situations that require highly individualized planning.
Broad knowledge of the dynamics of power, privilege, and oppression, gendered violence, and sexual and relationship violence.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, including conflict management, assertiveness, consensus/team building, and group facilitation.
Organizational and planning skills to achieve progress on multiple, simultaneous projects, to meet deadlines and to maintain a high level of productivity in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience integrating theories of intersectionality and cultural relevance in trauma response services.
Broad knowledge of student development theories and experience working with college students and/or in a college setting.
Experience developing services and programs to an array of sexual assault survivors.
Experience developing community and public engagement programs, and public presentations.
Prior successful completion of a standalone Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Training (40 hours minimum), recognized by a state domestic violence coalition.
Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, gender and women’s students, public/community health, or a related field.
Experience working with Title IX and Clery guidance and regulations, specifically as they pertain to victim rights and campus disciplinary processes
Experience assessing advocacy and/or support procedures and processes.
Prior successful completion of a Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training recognized by a state sexual violence coalition.

Responsibilities

Provides and coordinates trauma-informed case management, crisis intervention, and survivor-centered advocacy for student, staff, and faculty survivors of sexual misconduct with regards to all of the legal and administrative options, rights, resources, and referrals for survivors/victims of these forms of harm.
Provides and navigates survivor rights and options with systems of the University (ex: Office of Student Conflict Resolution, Office of Access and Equity, Residence Life, financial aid, Title IX, Disability Resources and Educational Services, McKinley Health Center, Counseling Center, etc.) and community partners.
Provides on-site confidential advising services at embedded services locations (i.e. Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC), La Casa Cultural Latina, or other partner locations) according to schedule determined by Advocacy and Wellness Coordinator/Assistant Director, supervisor, and embedded location staff.
Serves as an advisor for those choosing to participate in campus disciplinary processes and appeals, when requested.
Collects summary data to identify trends to better inform sexual misconduct outreach and response efforts.
Prepares and delivers presentations and written reports, correspondence, proposals, program assessments and updates, email, and other materials for a variety of audiences ensuring compliance with departmental and university guidelines, practices, and principles.
Completes a minimum of 6 hours of ongoing education training annually on issues related to sexual violence to remain a confidential advisor (110 ILCS 155/1/Sec. 20c).
Develops collaborative working partnerships with students and staff at embedded locations, including supporting student development, attending embedded location staff/student staff meetings as requested, and serving on event specific committees (i.e. cultural history months, Black and Latinx Summit, and congratulatory ceremonies).
Designs and delivers trainings, products/resources, and healing services for faculty, staff, and students across campus.
Assist other staff with publicizing the services, programs, and events of the Women’s Resources Center through written and electronic means.
Serves on relevant committees, task forces, and development groups on campus and in the community.
Consults on the development of current campus policies and procedures related to sexual misconduct in accordance with VAWA, Title IX, Clery Act, and other federal and state guidelines under the direction of the Associate Director, Advocacy.
Creates educational materials and messaging campaigns (electronic, print, and video) related to sexual misconduct and response, including during notable campus time periods (i.e. Welcome Week, Homecoming, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, etc.) in collaboration with other campus units.
Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, supervising, and evaluating WRC interns and student staff.
Coordinates confidential advising appointment intake and scheduling and manages caseload distribution.
Implements an assessment and evaluation strategy thatனுடைய culturally responsive approach to confidential advising and support services, including data collection, analysis and reporting.
Coordinates Women’s Resources Center outreach efforts including responding to program inquiries, organizing workshops, and scheduling facilitator shifts.
Promotes and publicizes the activities and services of the Women’s Resources Center on campus, with an emphasis on reaching students who may have had fewer opportunities for engagement, to encourage their participation in center programs and events.
Evaluates outreach efforts and makes recommendations for improving effectiveness and reach of sexual misconduct response and prevention outreach initiatives.
Supervises student staff (outreach assistants and advocacy interns).
Manages student staff recruitment, hiring, training, development, payroll, and evaluation.
Assists with the design and facilitation of student staff orientation and professional development.