Confidential Sexual Assault Victim's Advocate Coordinator (Student Services Professional IV)

 

 

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Friday, October 6.

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

Job Summary

Reporting to and under general supervision of the Senior Director of Counseling and Psychological Services and Director of the Student Health Center, the Confidential Sexual Assault Victim's Advocate Coordinator performs highly complex professional Student Services work and serves as the main point of contact with primary responsibility to render advice and assistance to victims of Sexual Misconduct. The incumbent provides critical high-level emergency and ongoing support services in order to ensure the well-being and safety of victims of sexual misconduct. Services include confidential support and advocacy on behalf of the victims of sexual violence, Sexual Assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and hate crimes; and to provide strategic high-level outreach, consultation, and education to parents, family, and the campus community regarding responding to and preventing sexual and other forms of violence, harassment or discrimination.

Key Qualifications

This position requires the equivalent of graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related. An advanced degree, in Counseling, Student Affairs, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or any related field, is preferred. The incumbent must have a minimum of four years progressively responsible related work experience. The Advocate must also have received a certificate evidencing completion of a training program in the counseling of Sexual Assault victims or has 40 hours of training as described below and must be supervised by an individual who qualifies as a psychotherapist or counselor. The training, supervised by a person qualified, shall include but not be limited to the following areas: law, medicine, societal attitudes, crisis intervention and counseling techniques, role playing, referral services and sexuality. Previous work experience in a university setting providing services to students preferred. Previous experience as a confidential advocate on a college campus preferred. Experience with event promotion and planning preferred. Intermediate with computers and Microsoft Office required. Knowledge of Google Suite, Titanium, Dreamweaver, and PeopleSoft preferred. Bilingual or multilingual Spanish speaking preferred.

Additionally, the incumbent must have demonstrated ability to interact with and guide students in an empathetic and supportive manner during crisis situations and be committed to social justice issues, multicultural competency/awareness, and experience working with diverse populations. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation skills and experience as well as the ability to actively engage an audience. Must have excellent organizational skills. Must demonstrate ability to think critically, problem solve and actively advocate for students. The incumbent must be able to collaborate with the Title IX Coordinator and others to assist with the development and implementation of comprehensive student and faculty trainings. Ability to work collaboratively with campus and community law enforcement agencies, district attorney offices, and other entities of the criminal justice system is required.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and will not exceed $5,732 a month. This is a full time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

Supplemental Information

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community. 

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all faculty, staff, administrators, and students who are accessing campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to continue to help us protect and maintain a healthy Seawolf Community. More information related to campus level requirements can be found here: https://risk.sonoma.edu/covid-compliance-and-monitoring-office.

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

For questions related to the application process, please reach out to hr@sonoma.edu. The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccommodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

Sonoma State University's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, Sexual Assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person by emailing the Clery Compliance and Safety Office at clery@sonoma.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available for viewing at https://housing.sonoma.edu/resources/fire-safety. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within Sonoma State University student housing facilities for three years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Residential Education and Campus Housing at housing@sonoma.edu.