Confidential Victim Advocate — Student Safety & Support

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

Generous paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a Confidential Victim Advocate to provide essential support and advocacy for students affected by sexual, physical, or other misconduct. The CVA serves as a central point of contact, helping students navigate university policies, access resources, and ensure their safety and wellbeing through direct services and collaboration with campus partners.

The role involves outreach, prevention program participation, and maintaining confidential case records with

Qualifications

• Proficient in communication skills.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct services and acts as central point of contact for students who have experienced sexual, physical or other misconduct.
• Conducts situational analysis and provides assistance and counseling to improve clients' social and psychological conditions
• Assess safety concerns, provides an overview of campus resources, and provides immediate and ongoing assistance to students in need.
• Helps guide students through procedures for various issues (requesting grade changes, withdrawing from classes, housing concerns, etc.) and providing assistance to ensure that students receive interim measures.
• Identifies and connects students to campus and community resources (direct or indirect referrals); accompanies students to informal or formal meetings with instructors or administrators as needed/requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Priority setting

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling or social work

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a Confidential Victim Advocate to provide essential support and advocacy for students affected by sexual, physical, or other misconduct. The CVA serves as a central point of contact, helping students navigate university policies, access resources, and ensure their safety and wellbeing through direct services and collaboration with campus partners.

The role involves outreach, prevention program participation, and maintaining confidential case records with