Student Advocate Specialist

2 days ago


PENN ST UNIV PA USA, United States Penn State University Full time
Job Summary:

The Student and Community Advocate Specialist at Penn State's Restorative Justice Initiative will lead efforts to support justice-impacted, underserved, underrepresented, first-generation, and low-income students by developing and implementing comprehensive education and transitional plans and coordinating student support services. This role includes interacting with students and families to address academic, emotional, and personal needs, making referrals as appropriate, and collaborating closely with various university departments, including the Office of Educational Equity, Veterans Services, Disability Services, and others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized and group support and counseling to help justice-impacted students navigate their academic, social, leadership, and identity development.
• Serve as an educator and thought leader on the unique needs, experiences, and challenges faced by justice-impacted and system-impacted students at Penn State.
• Develop comprehensive reentry plans for justice-impacted students in collaboration with the Prison Education Program (PEP).
• Conduct meetings and conferences with justice-impacted students to address their needs and support their educational journeys.
• Collaborate with Veterans Services and Disability Services to provide tailored support for justice-impacted veterans and students with disabilities.
• Work with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) to replicate successful services for justice-impacted students across campuses.
• Assess the needs of justice-impacted students and develop strategies to effectively meet those needs.
• Assist in conducting needs assessments and provide tailored support based on individual goals and needs.

Requirements:

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 1+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $42,000.00 - $61,000.00. Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

EEO Statement:

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