Open Position
Survivor Advocate
FTE: Full-time
Salary Range: $55,497 - $59,572
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers : https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=40231&lang=en
Job Description
The Phoenix Center at Auraria (PCA) serves students, staff, and faculty associated with University of Colorado Denver, Community College of Denver, and Metropolitan State University Denver. The PCA provides free and confidential resources and assistance to survivors of interpersonal violence (relationship violence, sexual violence, and stalking), as well as their friends, families, and concerned others. The PCA support services include academic advocacy, assistance reporting to the school and/or law enforcement at the survivor’s request, safety planning, court accompaniment, emotional support, and more. The PCA also provides campus education and training, awareness raising events, and campus policy guidance.
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 Assistant Director of Advocacy Services for 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).
What you will do:
• 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/survivors of interpersonal violence
• Provide assistance to victims/survivors 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 Assistant Director of Advocacy Services with training for and serve on the 24/7 helpline
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• 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.
• 1 year of demonstrated experience providing advocacy support, case management, and/or crisis intervention to survivors of interpersonal violence or trauma
Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)
• 40+ hours of interpersonal violence victim advocacy training
• Demonstrated experience integrating theories of intersectionality and cultural competence in trauma response services
• Experience with training volunteers
• Bilingual (Spanish) fluency
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• 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.
• Demonstrate an exceptional understanding of access and engagement with a commitment to developing equitable practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to cause of supporting survivors and ending interpersonal violence
Conditions of Employment
• 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.
• Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
• This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.
Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements
• The ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse, and have good near vision for computer work; often requiring minimal lifting, but may involve bending or reaching to retrieve items from shelves or drawers.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu .
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by June 25, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
• A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
• A current CV/resume
• List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)
Questions should be directed to Katherine Miller, katherine.miller@ucdenver.edu
More information: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=40231&lang=en