Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top 100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and supports the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Confidential Survivor Advocate serves as Towson University's designated confidential student survivor advocate and coordinator of Survivor Advocacy Services. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Student Health and Well-Being (SHAW), this position provides trauma-informed advocacy, support, resource navigation, case coordination, and education for students impacted by sexual violence, interpersonal violence, stalking, and related trauma. The Confidential Survivor Advocate serves as a point of contact for students seeking support and ensures continuity of care through coordinated referrals, warm handoffs, and ongoing support. The position collaborates closely with the Counseling Center, Student Health Center, Office of Equity Compliance (Title IX), Dean of Students Office, Towson University Police Department (TUPD), Health Promotion and Prevention Education, and community partners to strengthen Towson University's response to interpersonal violence while advancing a survivor-centered and trauma-informed campus culture. The Confidential Survivor Advocate acts strictly as a confidential resource and does not conduct investigations or determine institutional policy compliance; rather, the position ensures students receive coordinated, survivor-centered support while navigating university and community systems.

Responsibilities and Duties

Survivor Advocacy, Support, and Case Coordination:

• Provide confidential, trauma-informed advocacy, support, and crisis response services to students impacted by sexual violence, interpersonal violence, stalking, and related trauma.
• Conduct individualized needs assessments to identify immediate concerns, safety risks, barriers to support, and ongoing service needs.
• Assist students in developing personalized safety plans and navigating available support options both on and off campus.
• Educate students regarding their rights, reporting options, supportive measures, and available university and community resources.
• Support students in accessing academic, housing, employment, and other campus accommodations by coordinating with appropriate university offices.
• Accompany students, when appropriate, to university meetings and other university support processes, and assist students in connecting with community advocacy organizations for legal, court, and other external support services.
• Provide ongoing case coordination and follow-up to ensure students remain connected to appropriate services and support system.

Resource Navigation and Continuity of Care:

• Serve as a central point of contact for students seeking survivor-related support and assistance.
• Coordinate referrals and facilitate warm handoffs to university and community resources, including counseling, medical care, psychiatry, Office of Equity Compliance (Title IX), Dean of Students Office, law enforcement, and community-based service providers.
• Develop and maintain coordinated support plans that promote continuity of care and reduce barriers to accessing services.
  Monitor student progress and follow up as appropriate to ensure successful connection to recommended resources and support services.

 Prevention Education and Outreach:

• Collaborate with the Department of Health Promotion and Prevention Education to support educational initiatives related to healthy relationships, consent, interpersonal violence prevention, survivor support, and available campus resources.
• Assist in the development and delivery of workshops, presentations, and educational programs designed to increase awareness of interpersonal violence and survivor support services.
• Participate in awareness campaigns, resource fairs, outreach events, and other prevention-focused initiatives that promote student well-being and safety.
• Support campus efforts to increase awareness of services and available survivor advocacy resources.

Campus Collaboration, Outreach, and Education:

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with campus and community partners to strengthen coordinated support systems for students impacted by interpersonal violence.
• Serve as a liaison among the Counseling Center, Student Health Center, Office of Equity Compliance (Title IX), Dean of Students Office, TUPD, Health Promotion and Prevention Education, and community agencies.
• Participate in university committees, response teams, and working groups focused on student well-being, safety, violence prevention, and trauma-informed practices.
• Provide consultation, guidance, and resource information to faculty, staff, and campus partners regarding trauma-informed responses and available support services.
• Serve as SHAW's primary resource on survivor advocacy and trauma-informed response and contribute to institutional efforts to strengthen survivor-centered practices.

Program Development, Assessment, and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and confidential records in accordance with applicable laws, university policies, and professional standards.
• Collect, analyze, and report utilization and service data to support assessment, program improvement, and strategic planning efforts.
• Contribute to annual reports, program evaluations, presentations, and other materials that communicate the impact of Survivor Advocacy Services.
• Develop and maintain program procedures, referral protocols, resource materials, and documentation practices that support effective service delivery and program sustainability.
• Assist in the development and implementation of future phases of Survivor Advocacy Services, including recommendations for program growth and enhancement.

Other duties as assigned:

• Perform other duties and special projects assigned in support of the mission and goals of Student Health and Well-Being and the Survivor Advocacy Services Initiative.

The work schedule for this position may include evenings and weekends as needed. Occasional local travel to community partner agencies, meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities may be required.

Telework may be available for this position up to two days per week during summer and winter breaks, following the completion of 90 days of service in good standing and based on the operational needs of Survivor Advocacy Services.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Women's and Gender Studies, or a closely related field. 
• Two years of professional experience in survivor advocacy, victim services, case management, counseling support, higher education/student affairs, public health, or a related direct service field.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining current knowledge of evolving laws, regulations, and best practices. Must complete a nationally recognized 40-hour victim advocacy training within one year of hire. Obtaining a nationally recognized victim advocacy credential (e.g., NACP Provisional Advocate) is expected as soon as eligibility requirements are met.
•  Knowledge of trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy principles and practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable federal and state laws, regulations, university policies, and professional standards related to sexual and interpersonal violence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW), Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Higher Education/Student Affairs, Public Health (MPH), Public Administration (MPA), Human Services, Marriage and Family Therapy, Women's and Gender Studies, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience providing survivor advocacy in a higher education, healthcare, or community-based victim services setting.
• Demonstrated experience developing survivor advocacy programs, coordinated response protocols, or campus education initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with Office of Equity Compliance (Title IX), higher education conduct systems, multidisciplinary response teams, or community victim service agencies.
• Experience serving in a confidential advocacy role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed care, restorative practices, and evidence-based approaches to supporting survivors of interpersonal violence.

Requirements

• Start Date: 10/7/2026 - Approximate
• Education: Bachelor's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 3 - 5 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

Contact / Additional Information

To apply:  https://towson.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=260000J9

Targeted hiring range is $65,000-$75,000 and full university benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, please click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.