Assistant Coordinator of Prevention Education
Job Description
Position Number:
125485Title:
Assistant CoordinatorFunctional Title:
Assistant Coordinator of Prevention EducationCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.00Unit:
VPSA-UHC-Mental Health SumCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Assistant Coordinator (AC) will work as a member of the CARE To Stop Violence Prevention Education team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to co-instructing the PEER312 and PEER322 courses, delivering the Step-Up Bystander intervention programming, and administering power-based violence prevention programming to faculty/staff, students and the campus community. The AC will assist with planning and implementing SA prevention efforts and special events related to sexual assault prevention. The AC will help to train interns and undergraduate Peer Educators. The AC will assist with program evaluation and the collection and maintenance of program data for education and advocacy services. The position will include some evening and weekend hours.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree .
Experience:
- Experience working in Power Based Violence prevention and content development.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Master’s degree is preferred in public health, social work, public policy, or related disciplines.
- Experience as or working with peer educators.
- Familiarity with bystander intervention, responding to disclosures, trauma-informed education, and college health risk determinants.
Additional Information:
- Hours may vary depending on program responsibilities, including some weekends and evening.
- This position is considered essential for medically related emergencies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Duty/Responsibility (1): | Contribute to the planning, development and implementation of sexual misconduct prevention training, including bystander intervention and other prevention education programs. Oversee day-to-day logistics and programming of Step Up! Bystander Intervention program. Co-lead the Student Leader Summit, train fraternity and sorority students during homecoming and springfest workshops, facilitate training for student athletes, resident assistants, orientation leaders, and training for teaching assistants, graduate students, faculty and staff as well.
Percentage (1): | 50%
Essential Duty/Responsibility (2): | Co-Instruct in the CARE Peer Education Program.Peer312 and Peer322 for-credit courses Maintain/ Update Peer-led workshops Handle logistics of peer workshop scheduling and coordination Co-supervision of Step Up Educators
Percentage (2): | 30%
Essential Duty/Responsibility (3): | Work on planning and implementing outreach and events. Assist with program evaluation and collecting and maintaining program data for education and advocacy services.
Percentage (3): | 10%
Essential Duty/Responsibility (4): | Work on prevention efforts relating to the UMD Sexual Assault Prevention Committee (SAPC).
Percentage (4): | 5%
Essential Duty/Responsibility (5): | Other duties as assigned.
Percentage (5): | 5%
Job Risks
Respiratory Protection, Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen ExposurePhysical Demands
- Hours may vary depending on program responsibilities, including some weekends and evening.
- Some events require bending, lifting and the transport of displays, audiovisual equipment and program materials.
- Exposure to communicable diseases by virtue of work in a health care facility is possible.
- This position is considered essential for medically related emergencies.
Posting Date:
04/30/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
05/26/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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