Victim Advocacy Coordinator

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Victim Advocacy Coordinator

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S02489P

Position Category

Position Category Staff

Campus Location

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 40

Months per year

Months per year 12

Pay Grade

Pay Grade E32

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Victim Advocacy Coordinator is an integral member of the Student Health, Advocacy, and Wellness team, providing trauma-informed support, crisis intervention, case coordination, resource navigation, and education for Weber State community members affected by sexual violence, domestic violence, stalking, and harassment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Crisis intervention and safety planning:
  Deliver immediate crisis assistance, safety planning, and emergency fund administration, while helping survivors navigate investigative, civil, and criminal justice options.
• Institutional navigation:
  Assist with institutional needs, including academic accommodations, financial aid or bursar petitions, and support during meetings with campus departments.
• Program management and strategic development:
  Establish program goals, administer the Survivor Fund budget, and manage marketing and advocacy program operations.
• Confidential data management and assessment:
  Maintain accurate and confidential records in accordance with legal and professional standards. Manage program assessment, evaluation metrics, data collection, and reporting to support continuous quality improvement while maintaining client confidentiality.
• Compliance and campus training:
  Maintain expert knowledge of trauma-informed care, applicable campus, state, and federal policy (Title IX, Clery Act, VAWA , Utah Campus Safety Amendments, etc.), and campus and community resources. Assist with education and training for the campus community.
• Coalitions and safety teams:
  Represent WSU and/or SHAW on campus response teams and local community coalitions (such as domestic violence and sexual assault response teams).
• Collaboration and community:
  Build and maintain strong collaborative networks across campus units and with community partners to strengthen coordinated support systems. Support broader department, division, and university efforts, particularly as they relate to student wellbeing and retention.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, education, or related field
• One year related experience

• Utah State Certified Victim Advocate (40 Hour Trained) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Experience providing direct service and crisis intervention in sexual assault/domestic violence response, or related experience.
• Experience working in a university setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Title IX, the Violence Against Women Act, the Victims of Crime Act, and the Clery Act.
• Bilingual or multilingual.

A successful candidate will be willing to

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and…