Survivor Advocate

Job Title
Survivor Advocate

Requisition Number
RE54624

Working Title

Department Name
1B340: VIP CENTER

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
43

Salary Range
$39,894-63,814/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting and/or standing at workstation for extended periods; lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects.

Shift

8:30 am-4:30 pm; Monday-Friday; and occasional evenings and weekends.

Job Summary

The VIP Center Survivor Advocate will provide free and confidential advocacy and support to students, staff, faculty, and the University of Kentucky who have experienced or been impacted by interpersonal violence. Advocacy services encompass a wide range of support, including, but not limited to, informing survivors of their rights, accompaniment with reporting options, safety planning, and connection to well-being referrals on campus and in the community. Survivor Advocates engage in campus education, training, and outreach, sharing valuable information about Interpersonal Violence, VIP Center services, and best practices for supporting survivors. Additionally, Survivor Advocates build collaborative partnerships, strengthen prevention initiatives, and continually work to enhance the University’s response to interpersonal violence.

Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills; knowledge of interpersonal violence and advocacy

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s Degree and one year of experience or a Bachelor’s Degree and three years experience in advocacy, public speaking, crisis intervention

Deadline to Apply
06/16/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.