Job Description:
Berklee is seeking a dedicated, trauma-informed Survivor Advocate to join our Student Health and Wellness team. Reporting to the Director of Counseling & Advocacy Services, you will provide confidential, survivor-led support to students who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, or harassment. This is a role for a compassionate strategist who believes in the empowerment model—helping students navigate barriers so their creative voices can continue to be heard. At Berklee, your work directly supports the next generation of creative leaders.
The Mission: Empowerment & Advocacy
You will act as a confidential resource, guiding students through the complex aftermath of trauma with a focus on intersectionality and social justice. You aren't just providing a service; you are building a bridge to safety and academic persistence.
Key Responsibilities:
What You'll Bring
We need a professional who can balance empathetic listening with high-level administrative consultation.
Berklee Culture & Benefits
Berklee is a vibrant, global community where creativity is at the core of our daily lives. We take care of our staff so they can take care of our artists.
Join us in fostering a safe, resilient environment for the world’s most inspired artists!
Hiring Range: $73,000 to $86,340; salary dependent on experience and education.
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This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*