The Sexual Assault and Anti-Violence Information (SAAVI) Office Outreach and Education Coordinator (Victim Advocate) will organize and prepare SAAVI education and outreach programming in order to raise awareness and increase accessibility of SAAVI's confidential victim advocacy services. The Outreach and Education Coordinator will oversee SAAVI's volunteer programming, including training volunteers to present, table, and run events that promote SAAVI's mission. The Outreach and Education Coordinator will also work closely with the SAAVI Director and SAAVI's confidential Victim Advocates to build education and programming that supports survivors and addresses trends of interpersonal violence impacting Utah State University students, staff, and faculty.

In addition, the Outreach and Education Coordinator will work directly with victims of interpersonal violence as a confidential victim advocate. In their advocacy role, the Outreach and Education coordinator will provide direct, confidential support to students, staff, and faculty at USU, as they navigate reporting processes and community and campus services.

We will be filling 2 positions at SAAVI. One will have an outreach and educational focus with some direct advocacy work while the other will be focused on direct advocacy work with some outreach and educational activities.

Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (45%):

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individual and community-level programming and outreach designed to raise awareness about SAAVI's confidential victim advocacy service to the USU community.
• Evaluate data to develop data-driven strategies and utilize evidence-based practices to inform initiatives.
• Assess the effectiveness of all SAAVI programs through surveys, feedback, and data analysis.
• Initiate campus partnerships to integrate anti-violence promotion into broader university initiatives.
• Create, train, and oversee an undergraduate volunteer program for student-led training, initiatives, events, and activities.
• Organize communications to the university community to inform them about SAAVI services and availability.
• Participate in campus and community coalition meetings.
• Maintain accurate records of program activities and participation.

Direct Advocacy Services (50%):

• Work directly with survivors of interpersonal violence/crime providing information about victim rights, resources, processes and services available
• Provide on-going support through Title IX or legal process, including attending hearings, meeting with law enforcement agencies, and collaborating with other campus and community support services
• Perform all case management duties, including case note documentation, assessments, emails, phone calls, and care coordination,
• Work closely with campus and community partners, including but not limited to law enforcement, officers, Residence Life, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Air Force ROTC, USU Athletics, community providers, and religious leaders to address the needs of survivors at USU.

Other Administrative Duties (5%):

• Serve in a consultant and expert role in survivor promotion and interpersonal violence prevention to student services units, student organizations, student leaders, colleges, USU PD, and campus and community stakeholders.
• Participate in university-wide committees as needed.
• Participate in weekly case staffing and administrative staff meetings.
• Engage in staff development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Social Work, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Communication, etc.), OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in case management and confidential victim advocacy.
• EXperience developing, implementing, and evaluating education and outreach initiatives in a higher education setting.
• Training in trauma-informed presenting and service provision.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, Zoom, etc.)
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving, and decision-making skills, as well as a commitment to lifelong learning and personal growth.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work in an office environment and are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. However, in certain instances employees may work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. Employees could be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Employees nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Bending and stooping is occasionally required. Employees nearly continuously listen, hear, and talk.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 02/2025

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023