Survivor Advocate

University of Colorado Denver

Dean of Students – The Phoenix Center at Auraria

Survivor Advocate

Position # 00757896 Requisition # 27926

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The Phoenix Center at Auraria has an opening for a full-time University Staff (Unclassified) Survivor Advocate

In-person work is required; however hybrid options may be available depending on the office needs.

The University of Colorado Denver seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

As Colorado’s public urban research university, the University of Colorado Denver educates a diverse student body through quality academics, ambitious research, creative work, and civic engagement in the city we call home. CU Denver graduates gain the powerful combination of immersive classroom and real-world experience that are in demand today. The city benefits from well-educated, top talent and a new generation of knowledge that fuels the future of Denver and our region. We are CU in the City.

CU Denver offers more than 100 degree programs, from the bachelor’s to the doctoral level, in the heart of downtown. Here, more than 15,000 students pursue academic programs that range from global energy management to music industry studies to criminal justice. As part of the state’s largest public university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with nearly 2,500 employees and annual economic impact of $800 million.  Read CU Denver Quick Facts here . 

CU Denver Chancellor since July 2020, Michelle A. Marks is an innovator dedicated to making higher education equitable for the good of society. She spent her first 100 days on the job listening to the CU Denver community. Over six months, Chancellor Marks charged the university to collaboratively generate thousands of ideas to develop a radically new plan for CU Denver, designed not only to reset the playing field, but to change the game, increase access to an excellent education, and tackle some of the grandest challenges facing our society, all in service of the idea that CU Denver should work for all.

“CU Denver is the essential institution to meet this moment. We’re a pioneer of inclusive learning. We’re young and innovative, embodying the curiosity, kindness, and ambition of the Rocky Mountain spirit. And we believe that redefining the urban public research university is the most important thing we can do for higher education and for the future of America.”

~ Chancellor Michelle Marks, PhD

In her first year, the Chancellor created a robust campus strategic plan. The Strategic Plan was created with the help of a steering committee and vision teams made up of campus faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, and Denver community members. The vision and five goals laid out in this strategic plan are inspirational, aspirational, and ambitious. They are also achievable. Having painted the vision for our future, we now turn our attention toward how we will deliver on this promise https://www.ucdenver.edu/2030/purpose-vision-values .

Position Emphasis:

This position addresses the needs of students, faculty, and staff on the Auraria campus who have experienced sexual violence, stalking, and relationship violence, through providing confidential advocacy services, crisis intervention, and referrals. The position reports to the Director of the Phoenix Center at Auraria (PCA). The Survivor Advocate is responsible for providing, direct victim advocacy services in-person and via Zoom, on the helpline, and during on-scene response (responding to university offices and facilities during business hours) to any and all survivors of interpersonal violence (relationship violence, sexual violence, and stalking).

Duties:

• Provide advocacy, resources, safety planning, emergency assistance, case management, and support to victims/survivors of interpersonal violence
• Provide resources and referral information regarding judicial, legal, medical, law enforcement, therapeutic, and academic services available to victims of interpersonal violence
• Provide assistance to victims of interpersonal violence including navigating and negotiating campus service areas such as academic and student affairs units, academic accommodations, escort and safety services, law enforcement investigations, Title IX/student conduct, discipline processes, and other related university policies
• Provide education and information regarding the dynamics of relationship violence, sexual violence, and stalking
• Assess immediate needs and provide appropriate referrals and warm handoffs
• Complete all necessary documentation up to and including inputting data into the case management system
• Assist the Advocacy Services Program Manager with training for and serve on the 24/7 helpline
• Other duties as assigned

Conditions of Employment:

• This position is grant-contingent. 
• Required to have a driver’s license and valid insurance (per our DVP grant) in case the advocate needs to attend court or accompaniment of any kind.
• Position requires rotating after-hours on call shifts for the 24/7 helpline, and some attendance at after-hours events for advocacy support.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology, social science, student affairs, social work, gender and women’s studies, public health, human services, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. Substitution : A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
• 1 year of professional level experience providing intersectional education to a variety of audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of demonstrated experience providing advocacy support to survivors of interpersonal violence or trauma
• 40+ hours of interpersonal violence victim advocacy training
• Demonstrated experience integrating theories of intersectionality and cultural competence in trauma response services
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated commitment to cause of supporting survivors and ending interpersonal violence

Salary and Benefits:

The hiring range/salary for this position has been established at $48,000- $51,500 and is commensurate with skills and experience.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package.  Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at https://www.cu.edu/employee-services .

The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Questions should be directed to: Racheal Reed, Racheal.Reed@ucdenver.edu

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 8th, 2022. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.