Interpersonal Violence (IPV) Advocate

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + BEST benefits

15 paid vacation days

15 paid sick days

13 paid holidays

Engaging and collaborative environment

Job summary

University of South Carolina seeks an Interpersonal Violence Advocate to support survivors of sexual assault, gender-based and intimate partner violence, stalking and harassment. You will provide confidential advocacy, coordinate campus and community resources, and participate in on-call duty to respond to hotline calls, with an empowerment-based, trauma-informed approach.

Under supervision, you will ensure compliance with regulations, engage in professional development, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Job description

Posting Number

STA00713PO26

Job Family

Community and Social Service

Job Function

Health Education

USC Market Title

Health Educator

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132499

Job Level

P3 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)

Interpersonal Violence (IPV) Advocate

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support

Department

SAAS UHS Healthy Carolina

State Pay Range

G09

USC Market Range

MRF - $53,576 $66,970 $80,364

Anticipated Hiring Range

$53,576 - $66,970

Location of Vacancy

Columbia, SC

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

• 8:30 – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday
• 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.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis

10.5 months

Job Search Category

Health and Human Services

About University of South Carolina

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.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

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.

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Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

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.

Recent graduates will be considered if they are able to obtain their degree by the date of employment.

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.

Job Duty

Confidential Advocacy Services:

• 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).
• Focuses confidential direct service, which may include crisis intervention, safety planning, consultation, referral, and case management.
• 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.

Job Duty

Resource coordination:

• 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.

Job Duty

Appropriate documentation:

• Ensure data is up-to-date and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Completes all required charting and documentation of client advocacy sessions and service delivery accurately and in a timely fashion, ensuring compliance with all university, local, state and national regulations
• Responsible for maintaining reporting records to complete annual CLERY Report.
• Utilize data to inform improvement efforts and outreach services.

Job Duty

Collaboration

• Participate in regular professional development opportunities offered by campus, state and national resources.
• Maintain relationships with campus partners and regularly participate in ongoing case management meetings with Title IX, USC PD, and community agencies.

Job Duty

Serves as part of an on‑call team that answers and responds to calls after standard business hours

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive

Yes

Hazardous weather category

Essential

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

11/01/2026

Job Open Date

09/24/2026

Job Close Date

10/31/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213654

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.