Confidential Advocate

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Proposed

Start Date:

02/01/2026

Classification

Title:

Advising and Student Services

Rank: N - No Rank

Working Title: Confidential Advocate

Department: 333010 - SHC Ctr f/Stdnt Health & Cnsl-Offic

Position Number: D91362

Representation: AU - AAUP

Renewable: Renewable

Position FTE: 1.0

Tenure Status: N - not applicable

Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands‑on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 22,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life
, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state‑of‑the‑art science labs. We are proud of our world‑class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

Confidential Advocacy is part of the Administrative Services department within the Center for Student Health and Counseling (SHAC). This program addresses sexual and gender‑based violence at PSU by providing trauma‑informed support for students. Students are supported with connections, resources, information, and campus‑coordinated response efforts at all institutional levels.

The confidential advocate position provides confidential and legally privileged advocacy services (including safety planning, academic and housing accommodations, financial aid, accompaniment throughout reporting processes, emotional support, and other referral/resource) directly to students in the University community who have experienced gender‑based violence: relationship violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, or stalking. The Advocate collaborates with campus and community partners to formulate strategies that best serve the survivor and the community.

The Advocate will work closely with the Confidential Advocacy Coordinator in supporting campus change by providing direct advocacy services & training for PSU students, faculty, and staff. This position will also educate the campus community about the integral role that each of us has in ending interpersonal violence and providing survivor‑centered responses to disclosures of violence. This is an in‑person position with no option for remote work.

In accordance with the AAUP collective bargaining agreement this position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals.

• 2 years’ experience at full time equivalency, working directly with survivors of interpersonal/gender‑based violence, providing trauma‑informed care & working with underserved & marginalized communities or in a counseling related field
• Possess, or be willing to obtain within the first three months of being hired, the required state‑level certifications for campus advocacy.
• Demonstrated understanding of current best practices in responding to interpersonal trauma
• Must successfully pass a background check

Bachelors degree and 3 years related experience OR Masters degree and 1 year related experience

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

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