Campus Advocate - req# 36467

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Date Posted: 05/12/2026

Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

Job ID: 36467

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Campus Advocate

Requisition ID	req36467
Working Title	Campus Advocate
Position Grade	12
Position Summary	The LoboRESPECT Advocacy Center has a dynamic work environment that provides a variety of opportunities to assist and support students and to work collaboratively with campus partners. The ideal candidate must have the ability to work independently, be well organized, and creative. They will be empowered to utilize critical thinking and analytical skills to effectively provide support services to students and UNM community members seeking advocacy and navigation of UNM and community systems and resources. This position is for someone that enjoys working both independently and as a team member utilizing their analytical and problem-solving skills as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills. Under the close mentorship of director of the Advocacy Center, this position undertakes a range of on-going activities and assigned projects of varying levels of complexity within the LoboRESPECT Advocacy Center. In addition, this position will work as a member of the Dean of Students Office staff, directly working with colleagues both inside and outside of the office in the planning and implementation of advocacy, projects, and tasks. The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in: Building a network and contacts through various organizations to better provide support services Public speaking and group facilitation Creating and updating training modules Initiative to research and find solutions to problems brought forward Initiative to seek out process improvement or solutions to issues they observe Ability to communicate at various levels and scopes of work (dealing with students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members) Duties & Responsibilities The Campus Advocate position in the LoboRESPECT Advocacy Center is a multifaceted position that focuses on the overall well-being of our students. Their primary duties include providing advocacy and support services to students in crisis, managing and delivering our university-wide student sexual misconduct prevention training, and creating and maintaining collaborative relationships with campus and community partners. This position works to empower students by providing clear, timely information and access to resources, so they may make informed decisions that reflect their unique needs. Our Campus Advocate will: Provide professional and confidential crisis response, advocacy, accompaniment, and referral services to survivors of all forms of violence, including sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and other issues to facilitate and promote individual recovery and success. Be responsible for complying with federal and state regulations, such as the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Title IX, and Clery Act. Provide in-person and virtual large group and small group training/workshops. Facilitate several university processes within the LoboRESPECT Advocacy Center including absence notifications, faculty communication, resource navigation, short term disabilities, and semester withdrawals and will participate in various university committees related to sexual misconduct training and response. Works closely with all center staff to promote/market the center including promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures, as appropriate to the program. Provides support to department staff in the development and implementation of programming administered through the department. Please read through Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for more information on skills needed to be a successful advocate at The University of New Mexico. NOTE: THIS POSTING HAS BEEN EXTENDED See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment	Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in a directly related field; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree preferred Of the three years of relevant experience, a qualified applicant should have at least two years of experience with providing specific support and advocacy on topics related to, but not limited to, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, and other traumatic experiences and/or events. Knowledge of prevention education principles and research. Ability to work with a variety of constituents on culturally sensitive topics. Experience working with students, student organizations, and parents and families in a university setting.
Additional Requirements
Campus	Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department	Dean of Students (670A)
Employment Type	Staff
Staff Type	Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status	Exempt
Pay	Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33
Benefits Eligible	This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement	As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required	Yes
For Best Consideration Date	5/22/2026
Eligible for Remote Work	No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions	Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please include a current cover letter, resume/UNMJobs application, and list of references with your application. Your cover letter should address how your experience aligns with the duties of the position through relevant examples. Applications lacking a cover letter will not be considered.
*Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

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