Office of Victim Advocacy
Contact Information
Jamaal Wagner
Sexual Assault & Violence Prevention Specialist
Willard-DiLoreto Hall
D305
(860) 832-3796
j.wagner@ccsu.edu

Office Hours

Monday - Friday:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Employment Opportunities

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Explore Opportunities with OVA

The Office of Victim Advocacy offers meaningful ways for students to get involved in creating a safer, more supportive campus community. Through our student worker positions (internships, volunteer roles, and graduate assistantships), students gain hands‑on experience in advocacy, prevention education, and survivor support.

Students in these roles work closely with OVA staff to develop programs, share resources, and participate in campus‑wide initiatives that promote safety, healing, and empowerment. These opportunities are ideal for students who care about social justice, survivor support, and making a real impact at CCSU.

Students from a wide range of majors find this work valuable, including those studying Human Services, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Education & Student Affairs, Communication & Community Engagement, and other related fields. 

Whether you’re exploring a future career in advocacy or simply want to contribute to positive change on campus, OVA provides a supportive place to learn, grow, and make a difference.

Internship, Student Worker, & Volunteer

  • Responsibilities

    • Support OVA’s violence prevention and awareness initiatives by assisting with major campaigns and programs such as SAAM (Sexual Assault Awareness Month), DVAM (Domestic Violence Awareness Month), Denim Day, and Purple Day.
    • Represent the Office of Victim Advocacy at campus events, informational tables, and outreach activities.
    • Help facilitate educational presentations on topics such as consent, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and interpersonal violence prevention.
    • Contribute to OVA’s social media presence by helping create, post, and monitor daily content.
    • Support day-to-day office functions by greeting visitors, restocking resource materials, and maintaining a welcoming space.
    • Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and operations of the OVA.

  • Perks

    Build a strong resume while gaining career‑ready professional skills, receive training and mentorship to support your future goals, and earn academic credit as you make a meaningful impact on campus.

  • Application

Graduate Assistantship

  • Job Description

  • Perks

    Earn a stipend and fee waiver each semester you’re appointed, gain certifications and trainings in violence prevention and advocacy, and build your future through ongoing professional development.

  • Eligibility

    Graduate Assistantships available Fall and Spring semesters only.

    To be considered you must...

    1. Be accepted into a graduate program,
    2. Remain actively registered in a graduate degree program (9 credits full-time; 3 credits part-time)
    3. Maintain a GPA of 3.00 or higher.

    *Graduate Assistants may not be employed by any other state agency or within any other employment category within the university.

  • Application