Position Description
Reporting to Sexual Violence New Brunswick’s (SVNB) Director of Intervention Services and working collaboratively with SVNB staff, the Campus Sexual Assault Support Advocate (CSASA) will provide trauma-informed support services to survivors of sexual violence at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), St. Thomas University, and New Brunswick Community College -Fredericton campus.
The Campus Sexual Assault Support Advocate (CSASA) functions as the recommended first point of contact or referral for any member of the Fredericton Tri-Campus Community who has experienced sexual violence. The CSASA will provide initial and ongoing support including confidential consultation, and assistance in accessing other services and resources both on campus and off campus.
The CSASA will also be overseen by the Campus Sexual Assault Management Team, consisting of administrators from UNB, STU, and NBCC.
This is a full-time, one year term position subject to funding, job performance, and meeting minimum qualifications.
Direct Support and Advocacy
· Be primary contact person for any member of the tri-campus community who has been impacted by sexual violence related to their campus experience
· Provide high-quality, trauma-informed, short-term sexual assault intervention services counselling to survivors of sexual violence
· Assist survivors in navigating campus and community resources, including health services, legal support, and academic accommodations
· Develop and maintain robust advocacy networks to support the needs of survivors
· Maintain secure and confidential files on students seeking support
· Be knowledgeable about campus services, accommodations, and programs and services and programs within the tri-campus community
· Work in collaboration with other campus resources (e.g. Campus Security, Counselling Services, Student Health Centre, and Residence Life) to effectively support the needs of anyone who has experienced a sexual assault
Strategic Development and Evaluation
· Participate in research, evaluation, and consultation to develop innovative and effective policies and prevention strategies
· Monitor and evaluate the progress of implemented strategies of preventing and responding to sexual violence on campus
· Collaborate with the Prevention Education Facilitator and tri-campus partners on prevention, education and awareness activities
· Contribute to ongoing case reviews, evaluations, and data collection efforts
· Serve as an ex-officio member of the UNB Task Force on Campus Sexual Assault
· Compile statistical reports for the UNB Task Force on Campus Sexual Assault related to the incidence, prevalence, and response to sexual assault that occur in their communities
· Help the tri-campus community understand unmet needs of the campus community (related to sexual violence) and any gaps in the response to sexual violence on campus or in the community
· Provide feedback regarding challenges with existing policies, procedures, and on-campus disciplinary procedures
· Work to examine patterns, trends, and concerns of members of the tri-campus community reaching out for help
· Aid in the development and implementation of sexual assault policies and protocols
· Collaborate with SVNB’s campus team to complete an annual report to be released each year.
· Maintain collaborative relationships with campus departments such as security, residence life, health centers, accessibility services, and academic units to provide integrated support for survivors
· Collaborate on creating other SVNB materials as needed
· Adhere to the most current SVNB policies
· Perform other related tasks as needed.
Qualifications
· Knowledge and experience of gender-based violence, particularly violence against women; feminist principles and a demonstrated commitment to the eradication of violence against women
· Licensed/registered counsellor, or social worker (with counselling experience), in good standing, in the province of New Brunswick
· Extensive knowledge and experience in sexual assault intervention is essential
· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client service skills
· Strong facilitation, coordination and time management skills
· Completion of the SVNB’s Counselling Survivors of Sexual Violence: Training for Therapists and Counsellors is an asset
· Experience in an office environment and using office technology
· Self-directed, takes initiative, creative and adaptable; able to work in a team and independently
· Possesses a current Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
· Bilingual in English and French is an asset
Hours of Work
Work week is Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm. (37.5 hours per week) Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekend work to meet program needs.
Renumeration: Annual salary - $60,446 - 67,608 per year plus benefits, depending on demonstrated experience and qualifications.
Please submit a cover letter and resume via email by noon on Friday August 7, 2026, to Lorraine Whalley, Executive Director. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $60,446.00-$67,608.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
