Norse Violence Prevention Back-up Advocate

Northern Kentucky University; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, KY, seeks a part-time Back-up Advocate to provide trauma-informed victim advocacy for students impacted by interpersonal violence, including sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking.

The role involves safety planning, crisis intervention, information and support with reporting options both on and off campus, academic and housing accommodations, general support services, and collaboration with campus offices and external systems, all

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related human services field.
• At least one year of advocacy and/or prevention experience, preferably in higher education.
• Demonstrated understanding of interpersonal violence dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Direct advocacy services to students (90%)
• Documentation of service and administrative tasks (10%)

Skills

Advocacy experience

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal violence knowledge

Higher education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related human services field

Job description

Position Title: Norse Violence Prevention Back-up Advocate

Position Type: Temporary

About the Role

The Back-up Advocate will provide victim advocacy services on an as needed basis to ensure advocacy coverage in the Norse Violence Prevention office. This position is part-time and will report as needed out of the Norse Violence Prevention Center. The position serves students impacted by interpersonal violence including sexual assault, relationship violence, and/or stalking and is responsible for providing support services that are trauma-informed. Services include safety planning, crisis intervention, information and support with reporting options both on and off campus, academic and housing accommodations, general support services, and other services as needed. The Norse Violence Prevention (NVP) Back-up Advocate will work collaboratively with other departments and offices on campus (The Office of Title IX, Community Standards and Care, University Housing, University Police, and others) as well as with off campus systems (hospitals, courts, law enforcement) to support student survivors. The NVP Back-up Advocate is responsible for maintaining client confidentiality, maintaining appropriate documentation of services and providing all necessary information for grant reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct advocacy services to students (90%)
• Documentation of service and administrative tasks (10%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other human services degree preferred.
• At least one year experience of advocacy and/or prevention required, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of dynamics of interpersonal violence required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Why Work at Northern Kentucky University At NKU, our work revolves around three things: opening doors, helping people finish what they start, and connecting learning to real life. Those pillars—Access, Completion, and Career & Community Engagement—aren’t just strategic-plan wallpaper. They shape how we hire, how we serve students, and how we show up for the region. If you want your work to matter—NKU is a place where you can see your impact every day.

About NKU Northern Kentucky University is a public, student-centered institution located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Our vision is clear: to be nationally recognized as a student-ready, regionally-engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We focus on opening doors, supporting students through graduation, and connecting learning to real opportunity in our region. NKU offers the reach of a comprehensive university with the feel of a close, collaborative campus.