How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The University of Michigan-Dearborn seeks a creative, innovative, and thoughtful person to join its Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office (ECRT). The University is deeply committed to a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive working and learning environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, and ECRT plays a critical role in developing and maintaining that environment.
The ECRT Training Specialist works closely with and reports directly to the Director of ECRT and Title IX Coordinator as the ECRT works toward the University's commitment to address discrimination and harassment, including sexual and gender-based misconduct.
The successful candidate will have the following skills and abilities:
- Organized, efficient, has the ability to work with data
- Ability to develop sexual assault prevention training and present in person to incoming students
- Ability to develop and present civil rights anti- discrimination and harassment prevention training
- Ability to present to students and employees in person and on line
- Knowledge of sexual and gender-based misconduct prevention principles
- Ability to design and edit our Drupal website
- Ability to create visually appealing slide presentations using canva or other graphic design software
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Ability to be empathetic and caring as sensitive topics are addressed.
Responsibilities*
- 25% Administrate the University's on line student sexual and gender-based misconduct program
- 50% Develop, prepare and present (in person) sexual and gender-based misconduct prevention trainings and civil rights anti- discrimination and discriminatory harassment prevention trainings for student and employees of the University
- 25% Other administrative duties that assist the office in addressing discrimination and discriminatory harassment, including data entry and analysis, website improvement and management, and other tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree
- 2-5 years of professional experience in higher education and/or in developing, presenting, and administering training (in person and on line) to groups
Desired Qualifications*
- Master's degree in higher education, social work, or related field
- Experience presenting information in person to large groups, experience in higher education, knowledge and experience with Title VI, VII, and IX and/or other higher education policies
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
This position is a part-time, 80% appointment, or the equivalent of 4 days per week.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.