Portland State University

Proposed Start Date 12/01/2025

Classification Title Advising and Student Services

Rank N - No Rank

Working Title Coordinator, Confidential Advocacy

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

Position Number D91951

Representation AU - AAUP

Renewable Renewable

End date, if applicable

Position FTE 1.0

Tenure Status N - not applicable

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept

The PSU Center for Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is a nationally accredited healthcare facility that offers medical, counseling, dental, health promotion/education, and confidential advocacy services to students of Portland State University. The center consists of over 100 clinical and administrative staff.

Confidential Advocacy is part of the Administrative Services department within the Center for Student 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.

Position Summary

The Confidential Advocacy Coordinator at the Center for Student Health and Counseling is responsible for leading the campus advocacy program responsible for supporting students affected by gender-based violence: dating/domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and stalking. This position works in collaboration with the SHAC Associate Director for Clinic Operations and campus partners to ensure the effective delivery of direct services to students and to foster a culture of safety and respect within the PSU community. This is an in-person position with no option for remote work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as social work, counseling, psychology, or related fields AND 3 years of experience in providing trauma-informed response services.
• OR
• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as social work, counseling, psychology, or related fields and 2 years of experience in providing trauma-informed response services on a college campus or similar agency.
• Demonstrated understanding of current best practices in responding to interpersonal trauma and campus-related sexual violence.
• Demonstrated ability to use clear and independent judgment, make ethical decisions regarding case management, and develop individualized approaches for each survivor.
• Possess, or be willing to obtain within the first three months of being hired, the required state-level certifications for campus advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with campus, community, state-wide, and national partners.
• Must successfully pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as social work, counseling, psychology, or related fields
• Experience working in a college campus setting or similar agency
• Additional related trainings or certifications (ex. Certified Danger Assessment Provider, Trauma Informed Care)

Key Cultural Competencies

• 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.

Environmental Stewardship

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Work Days/Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

The starting salary rate for this position will be $56,880 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. The starting salary will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview

Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator

Additional Information

This is an in-person position with no option for remote work.

Final hiring is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The Center for Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is a healthcare facility, and all staff are subject to SHAC’s immunization requirements.

Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)

Please include:

• A cover letter that addresses how you meet the minimum qualification as well as any preferred qualifications
• A resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three professional references and their relationship to you

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No

Background Check Required Yes

Position End Date (if applicable)

If you have questions

Please contact Megan Kasper at mlk6@pdx.edu

Posting Close Date

Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Finalists Identified

Application screening begins

Quick Link https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/48148

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