Advocacy Coordinator/Assistant Director, Advocacy

Advocacy Coordinator/Assistant Director, Advocacy

Women's Resources Center

ADVOCACY COORDINATOR

Job Summary
Serves as a leader in the delivery of survivor/victim support services. As a designated campus Confidential Advisor, 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. Serves as an Embedded Confidential Advisor and
will be cross placed two days a week at a satellite location.

Duties & Responsibilities

Advocacy and Support Service Coordination

• 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, 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).

Outreach and Partner Capacity Building

• 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).
• Design and deliver 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience providing culturally relevant programs and services, particularly those that have been historically under-served by anti-violence movements.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• 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. Successful completion of a standalone Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Training (40 hours minimum), recognized by a state domestic violence coalition.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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, group and relationship violence.
• 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.

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ADVOCACY

Job Summary

Serves as a leader in the development, implementation, and assessment of survivor/victim support services and resources. Leads coordination and delivery of training and outreach and supervises interns. As a designated campus Confidential Advisor, 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. Serves as an Embedded Confidential Advisor and will be cross placed two days a week at a satellite location.

Duties and Responsibilities

Advocacy and Support Service Coordination

• 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 Assistant Director, Advocacy, supervisor, and embedded location staff.
• Serves as an advisor for those choosing to participate in campus disciplinary processes, and appeals, when requested.
• Coordinates confidential advising appointment intake and scheduling and manages caseload distribution.
• Implements an assessment and evaluation strategy that informs a culturally responsive approach to confidential advising and support services, including data collection, analysis and reporting.
• 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).

Outreach and Partner Capacity Building

• Coordinates Women's Resources Center outreach efforts including responding to program inquiries, organizing workshops, and scheduling facilitator shifts.
• 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.
• Promotes and publicizes 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Staff Supervision, Training and Support

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience providing culturally relevant programs and services, particularly those that have been historically underserved by anti-violence movements.
• Progressively more responsible experience providing advocacy to survivors of sexual/relationship violence.
• Prior successful completion of a Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training recognized by a state sexual violence coalition.
• Experience serving as an advisor for campus disciplinary processes related to sexual misconduct.
• Experience in assessing advocacy and/or support procedures and processes.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, gender and women's students, public/community health, or a related field.

Experience:

• 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 designing and implementing programs that engage and support participants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Experience developing community and public engagement programs, and public presentations.
• Successful completion of a standalone Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Training (40 hours minimum), recognized by a state domestic violence coalition.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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 high level of productivity in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/10/2026.

• The budgeted salary range for the Advocacy Coordinator is: $48,000 - $55,000
• The budgeted salary range for the Assistant Director, Advocacy is: $56,000 - $62,000

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Monday, April 27, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please make sure to upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references when applying. Additionally, if you have your transcripts please upload those as well. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Keri Collins at [email protected] . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [email protected] .

Requisition ID : 1035348

Job Category : Professional and Administrative

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