Student Advocacy & Safety Specialist

University of Hawaii System; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hawai'i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Office for Student Affairs, invites applications for the Student Services Specialist (Confidential Advocate) position. This 11-month temporary role provides confidential advocacy for students, staff, and faculty reporting gender-based violence.

Responsibilities include serving as primary intake, risk assessment, safety planning, and facilitating connections to campus and community services, while ensuring confidentiality and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, gender studies or related field.
• 3 years of advocacy or crisis counseling experience related to discrimination and violence.
• Knowledge of Title IX and VAWA compliance in education settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to neighbor-island campuses when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential advising and advocacy for individuals reporting sex discrimination or gender-based violence.
• Serve as primary intake point and first line of support for individuals in crisis.
• Educate and advocate regarding policies, grievance processes and supportive measures.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety planning for students in crisis.
• Support reporting parties through university processes and provide process guidance.

Skills

Confidential advocacy

Crisis counseling

Title IX knowledge

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, gender studies, or related field

Job description

The University of Hawai'i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Office for Student Affairs, invites applications for the Student Services Specialist (Confidential Advocate) position. This 11-month temporary role provides confidential advocacy for students, staff, and faculty reporting gender-based violence.

Responsibilities include serving as primary intake, risk assessment, safety planning, and facilitating connections to campus and community services, while ensuring confidentiality and compliance