Victim Advocate, Student Care and Advocacy Job at University of Tampa
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Position Details
The department of Student Care and Advocacy at The University of Tampa has a position available for a Victim Advocate. Reporting to the director of Student Care and Advocacy, the Victim Advocate (VA) contributes to the work of Operations and Planning by outreach and support to students who have been the victim of a crime of violence. This position also works collaboratively across the UT campus and in the Tampa community to educate and work towards prevention of interpersonal violence.
This position is designated as an essential employee and may be required to report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather or other conditions.
Responsibilities
1. Provide confidential support and resources to students who have been the victim of sexual and interpersonal violence
2. Coordination of communication as necessary to other University offices and local, state and federal agencies on behalf of the student
3. Collaborate with and educate other strategic campus offices (Title IX, Student Conduct, Residence Life, Student Accessibility Services, Advising, Campus Safety) on issues relating to trauma-informed victim services
4. Conduct programs and other educational student outreaches on the topics of sexual and interpersonal violence, bystander intervention programming, and trauma-informed care
5. Perform on call duties as assigned for victim advocacy
6. Identify emerging concerns, trends, and issues for current students and provide relevant education, programming, and outreach campus wide including Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Take Back the Night events
7. Cross training required to assist with non-clinical case management
8. Assist in planning projects for student peer educators
9. Design and maintain data relating to program usage and overall campus climate towards interpersonal violence
10. Create and execute an assessment schedule that provides for continuous improvement towards prevention efforts
11. Maintain an up to date working knowledge of all related technical applications, software, and programs
12. To anonymously report all campus crimes, as defined by the federal Jeanne Clery Act, as a Campus Security Authority
2. Coordination of communication as necessary to other University offices and local, state and federal agencies on behalf of the student
3. Collaborate with and educate other strategic campus offices (Title IX, Student Conduct, Residence Life, Student Accessibility Services, Advising, Campus Safety) on issues relating to trauma-informed victim services
4. Conduct programs and other educational student outreaches on the topics of sexual and interpersonal violence, bystander intervention programming, and trauma-informed care
5. Perform on call duties as assigned for victim advocacy
6. Identify emerging concerns, trends, and issues for current students and provide relevant education, programming, and outreach campus wide including Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Take Back the Night events
7. Cross training required to assist with non-clinical case management
8. Assist in planning projects for student peer educators
9. Design and maintain data relating to program usage and overall campus climate towards interpersonal violence
10. Create and execute an assessment schedule that provides for continuous improvement towards prevention efforts
11. Maintain an up to date working knowledge of all related technical applications, software, and programs
12. To anonymously report all campus crimes, as defined by the federal Jeanne Clery Act, as a Campus Security Authority
13. Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds
Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in counseling, sociology, education, or related field required, Masters preferred
2. Experience working in higher education in at least two of the following areas: emergency response, crisis management, residence life, counseling, case management, student conduct, meditation, victim advocacy, gender-based violence
3. Background in working with data in order to improve prevention programming
4. Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff members as well as collaborative community partners
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills
6. Demonstrated ability to mediate and problem solve
7. Commitment to the education and development of the whole student
8. Willingness to work a flexible schedule
9. Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly The University of Tampa software programs such as Workday, Advocate, and Microsoft Office.
10. Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices
2. Experience working in higher education in at least two of the following areas: emergency response, crisis management, residence life, counseling, case management, student conduct, meditation, victim advocacy, gender-based violence
3. Background in working with data in order to improve prevention programming
4. Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff members as well as collaborative community partners
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills
6. Demonstrated ability to mediate and problem solve
7. Commitment to the education and development of the whole student
8. Willingness to work a flexible schedule
9. Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly The University of Tampa software programs such as Workday, Advocate, and Microsoft Office.
10. Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices
Required Attachments
Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
The University of Tampa offers great benefits to include:
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FREE Tuition
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Generous paid leave
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Wellness initiatives
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100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
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100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
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100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
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Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
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FREE On-Campus Parking
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FREE Access to Campus Amenities (pool, library, campus events and more)
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Fitness Center
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Pet Insurance
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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And more!
Submission Guidelines
To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
Background Check Requirements
Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.
Additional Information
This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.
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