Campus Advocate

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

University of New Mexico is seeking a crisis response professional to provide confidential support, advocacy, and referrals to survivors of violence. The role involves assessing high‑risk situations, navigating university resources, and accompanying individuals to court, medical, and investigative procedures as needed.

The position emphasizes collaboration with campus partners, ensuring compliance with laws, and maintaining strict confidentiality of clients and records.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: a bachelor’s degree in a directly related field and at least three years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Degrees above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a point of contact for survivors of violent crimes seeking confidential support, crisis response, advocacy services, referrals, or information.
• Independently assesses high-risk situations, evaluating a survivor’s physical and emotional state and assisting in crisis.
• Assists individuals with navigating university resources and systems, identifying reporting options, medical attention, and other support services.
• Accompanies individuals to court, medical/investigative procedures, on-campus administrative proceedings, meetings with law enforcement, and other related processes as requested.
• Provides referrals to on- and off-campus resources; assists individuals in obtaining emergency support, including housing, food, clothing, transportation, substance abuse treatment, and counseling.
• Fosters collaboration with internal and external constituencies to raise awareness about intersectional approaches to understanding and responding to interpersonal violence; develops and maintains rapport with partners in the community and across campus.
• Makes recommendations on the implementation of short‑ and long-range program goals and objectives; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness.
• Serves on various department and campus committees and task forces, and participates in initiatives and projects as appropriate to overall position objectives.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable university, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Mantains strict confidentiality of clients and records.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis response

Advocacy

Confidential support

Education

Bachelor's degree in a directly related field

Job description

Overview

Provides professional and confidential crisis response, advocacy, accompaniment, and referral services to survivors of all forms of violence, including sexual assault, intimate partner violence, hate crimes, stalking, sexual harassment, and other crimes to facilitate and promote individual recovery and success. Empowers individuals by providing clear and timely information and access to resources so they may make informed decisions that reflect their unique needs. Responsible for complying with federal and state regulations, such as the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Title IX, and the Clery Act.

Responsibilities

1. Serves as a point of contact for survivors of violent crimes seeking confidential support, crisis response, advocacy services, referrals, or information.
2. Independently assesses high-risk situations, evaluating a survivor’s physical and emotional state and assisting in crisis.
3. Assists individuals with navigating university resources and systems, identifying reporting options, medical attention, and other support services.
4. Accompanies individuals to court, medical/investigative procedures, on-campus administrative proceedings, meetings with law enforcement, and other related processes as requested.
5. Provides referrals to on- and off-campus resources; assists individuals in obtaining emergency support, including housing, food, clothing, transportation, substance abuse treatment, and counseling.
6. Fosters collaboration with internal and external constituencies to raise awareness about intersectional approaches to understanding and responding to interpersonal violence; develops and maintains rapport with partners in the community and across campus.
7. Makes recommendations on the implementation of short‑ and long-range program goals and objectives; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness.
8. Serves on various department and campus committees and task forces, and participates in initiatives and projects as appropriate to overall position objectives.
9. Ensures compliance with all applicable university, state, and federal laws and regulations.
10. Maintains strict confidentiality of clients and records.
11. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: a bachelor’s degree in a directly related field and at least three years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Degrees above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

Benefits

This is a benefits‑eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition remission, and dependent education programs.

Background Check

The University requires all regular staff positions to pass a pre‑employment background check that may include a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.