What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of Advocacy Services (Student Services Professional III) position at California State University, Chico?
Our Commitment To Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion
California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
Job/Department Summary
Under the general direction of the Director of WellCat Counseling, the Coordinator of Advocacy Services serves a key position
attending to compliance with Title IX, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Campus Clery Act, and other legislation mandates as relates to interpersonal violence prevention and advocacy. The coordinator is responsible for maintaining, developing, and supporting a comprehensive campus-based advocacy program where people who experience intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or stalking receive crisis intervention and advocacy services. Advocacy for students, faculty, and staff includes Title IX advocacy and navigation; criminal justice and legal advocacy; academic accommodations and advocacy; housing accommodations; accompaniment to court, hospital, and police departments; and appropriate responses at various campus locations. The incumbent is responsible for collaborating with other campus departments, such as Title IX and Campus Clery, as well as community resources, such as local law enforcement and community advocacy agencies.
Required Education And Experience
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business
administration, or a job-related field.
AND
Three years of full-time professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field;
experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth.
Preferences
Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:
Pay Plan: 12/12
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
CSU Classification Salary Range: $60,936 - $86,820 per year.
Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf
Additional Information
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, may require the successful candidate to complete a background check (including a criminal records check, a sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.
This position is considered sensitive under CSU guidelines. The incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is, in most cases, protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.
The person holding this position is considered a "Limited Mandated Reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.
A valid California Driver’s License must be maintained throughout employment in this position, as well as successful completion and continued compliance with the CSU Defensive Driving Course.
Within 120 days of hire, must complete the following: 65-hour California State Certification as a Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Crisis Counselor.
Due to the nature of the work, additional or irregular hours, such as early mornings, evenings, and weekends, may be required, as well as occasional overnight travel.
About Chico State
Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.
The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555 . It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report .
Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 07/21/26. Applications received after that date may be considered.)
California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
Job/Department Summary
Under the general direction of the Director of WellCat Counseling, the Coordinator of Advocacy Services serves a key position
attending to compliance with Title IX, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Campus Clery Act, and other legislation mandates as relates to interpersonal violence prevention and advocacy. The coordinator is responsible for maintaining, developing, and supporting a comprehensive campus-based advocacy program where people who experience intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or stalking receive crisis intervention and advocacy services. Advocacy for students, faculty, and staff includes Title IX advocacy and navigation; criminal justice and legal advocacy; academic accommodations and advocacy; housing accommodations; accompaniment to court, hospital, and police departments; and appropriate responses at various campus locations. The incumbent is responsible for collaborating with other campus departments, such as Title IX and Campus Clery, as well as community resources, such as local law enforcement and community advocacy agencies.
Required Education And Experience
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business
administration, or a job-related field.
AND
Three years of full-time professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field;
experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth.
- A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
Preferences
Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:
- Demonstrated experience working with a student population ranging from 14 to 26 years of age.
- Multi-lingual/bilingual skills, especially in Spanish or Hmong.
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or a job-related field.
- Demonstrated experience in adapting restorative/transformative justice practices.
Pay Plan: 12/12
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
CSU Classification Salary Range: $60,936 - $86,820 per year.
Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf
Additional Information
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, may require the successful candidate to complete a background check (including a criminal records check, a sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.
This position is considered sensitive under CSU guidelines. The incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is, in most cases, protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.
The person holding this position is considered a "Limited Mandated Reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.
A valid California Driver’s License must be maintained throughout employment in this position, as well as successful completion and continued compliance with the CSU Defensive Driving Course.
Within 120 days of hire, must complete the following: 65-hour California State Certification as a Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Crisis Counselor.
Due to the nature of the work, additional or irregular hours, such as early mornings, evenings, and weekends, may be required, as well as occasional overnight travel.
About Chico State
Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.
The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555 . It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report .
Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 07/21/26. Applications received after that date may be considered.)
Salary : $60,936 - $86,820