Coordinator of Survivor Advocacy and Support

Who We Are
We, the Division of Student Affairs, are a student-focused organization that aims to empower student success and support personal development. We act daily to create, enhance, and sustain a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace, focusing on equity and justice in its many forms, including racial, social, and environmental justice. We intentionally and relentlessly pursue excellence through introspection, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, learning, and courage. We value our internal and external partnerships as vital drivers of the ambitious goals we pursue. We celebrate and take pride in the following: 

• Named one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by Diverse Magazine.
• Serving a highly diverse student body (click here for more information).
• Leading the way as the #1 ranked institution in the AAU and #3 of all colleges and universities nationally in fostering our students' social mobility.
• Awarded multiple distinctions including philanthropic awards and research grants in experiential learning and career development, voter engagement, student engagement, health and wellness practices, and quality of residential life.

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Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Three (3) years of full time work experience in providing advocacy or support to survivors of violence.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in social work, public health or related field. Additional years (4+) of full time work experience in providing advocacy or support to survivors of violence. Experience conducting education or outreach around health and wellness topics. Experience in providing advocacy or support to survivors of relationship violence, stalking or sexual assault. Experience working with a college or university population or with emerging adults. Experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of advocacy and health promotion work. Certification in campus advocacy, sexual violence, or related topic. Experience with communication/education methods, including social media, web-based communication, presentations, and/or workshops.

Brief Description of Duties:
As part of the Center for Prevention and Outreach (CPO) team, the Coordinator of Survivor Advocacy and Support will serve as Stony Brook University’s campus victim/survivor advocate, working to educate, empower and connect the Stony Brook University community around health and wellness, with a special focus on supporting and advocating for survivors of interpersonal and gender-based violence including sexual assault and domestic violence.
The incumbent plays a crucial role as a team member within the overall campus health and wellness departments. In this capacity, they collaborate with colleagues across various units to enhance the effectiveness and integration of health, wellness, and prevention services. This includes actively participating in divisional meetings, sharing insights, and contributing to collaborative decision-making processes. The incumbent fosters a cooperative and supportive environment, ensuring seamless teamwork and alignment with the shared goals and objectives of campus health and wellness initiatives. This position may be required to provide support in other areas of student health, wellness, and prevention services, as needed.
The incumbent will bring high energy, positivity, resourcefulness, adaptability, communication and interpersonal skills, a growth mindset and student-centered philosophy to our work with diverse college students. The candidate must thrive as par