Interpersonal Violence (IPV) Advocate

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

15 vacation days

15 sick days

13 holidays

Collaborative environment

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking an Interpersonal Violence Advocate to provide confidential advocacy and resource coordination for student survivors of sexual assault, gender-based and intimate partner violence, stalking and harassment on campus.

Under supervision, you will respond to the 24/7 hotline during assigned hours, coordinate campus and community resources (including housing, food, transportation), and ensure data is compliant with regulations while pursuing professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health promotion/education, public health, social work, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with victims/survivors of interpersonal violence.
• Experience in college/university setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve on-call team for 24/7 hotline during assigned hours.
• Provide confidential, empowerment-based advocacy for survivors.
• Coordinate campus and community resources (housing, food, transportation).
• Maintain up-to-date data in compliance with regulations.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.

Skills

Public relations

Research abilities

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Prioritization

Ethical leadership

Title IX knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Interpersonal Violence (IPV) Advocate
Department: SAAS UHS Healthy Carolina

Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

• Are you passionate about empowering survivors and helping them navigate challenging circumstances?
• Do you believe in creating safer, more supportive communities for survivors of interpersonal violence?
• Can you build trust and rapport with individuals during times of crisis?
• Looking for a career where compassion and advocacy create lasting impact?

The Interpersonal Violence Advocate provides advocacy and resource coordination based on the empowerment approach. Under the supervision of an Associate Director, the Advocate is responsible for providing evidence-based, confidential advocacy and support services to primary and secondary student survivors of sexual assault, gender-based and intimate partner violence, stalking, and harassment to include sexual and street harassment.

Primary duties include:

• Serves a part of an on-call team that answers and responds to calls on the 24/7 hotline for a designated period during business hours and after hours through the on-call rotation. On-call response time requires an ability to be in the Columbia campus area within 1 hour of receiving a call.
• Provide confidential and comprehensive advocacy services that are empowerment-based and trauma-informed for primary and secondary survivors of interpersonal violence (sexual assault, relationship/intimate partner violence, stalking and harassment).
• Functions as liaison for survivors with campus and/or community partners. Coordinates campus and community resources to support survivors including emergency housing, food, clothing, transportation, and other appropriate assistance.
• Ensure data is up-to-date and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Participate in regular professional development opportunities offered by campus, state, and national resources.

Perks:

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Maintain positive public relations.
• Ability to conduct research; manage multiple tasks; plan; coordinate; innovate; evaluate; absorb and use new knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Expected to act with discretion and report unusual or sensitive situations and seek advance guidance from supervisor prior to making definitive action.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to juggle multiple complex priorities within a changing environment in a positive and solutions-based manner.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in structuring and organizing work and setting priorities, balancing expectations.
• Ability to demonstrate strong ethical, professional and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills, sets a good example.
• Knowledge of guidelines related to federal, local and state policies or laws surrounding relevant work, including Title IX and the judicial process on a college campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health promotion/education, public health, social work, or related field
• Master's degree preferred
• Experience working with victims/survivors of interpersonal violence.
• Preferred experience working in a college/university setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Close Date 10/31/2026

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. je-ff4c5d53269a4aa18e8328f5b0541665