Job Summary
PEAR's Mission: We partner with communities across U-M to equip employees to prevent sexual and gender-based misconduct through engagement, education, and skill-building to foster inclusive, equitable, and thriving environments.
The PEAR team provides presentations, workshops, professional development, and resources for the prevention of sexual and gender-based misconduct for employees across U-M's Ann Arbor, Flint, Dearborn campuses, and Michigan Medicine. PEAR also consults with faculty and staff leaders to support units in holistically responding to sexual and gender-based misconduct within their communities. In addition to supporting the creation of unit level sexual and gender-based harassment and misconduct prevention efforts, PEAR works closely with other units to provide comprehensive prevention programs for U-M.
The PEAR Specialist will be the main point of contact for a subset of schools and colleges, develop and deliver comprehensive, trauma-informed education, trainings, and consultations to promote a culture free from sexual and gender-based misconduct across the University of Michigan. This position will also provide holistic support to those schools and colleges following an incident of sexual misconduct in their community; this includes consultations, interventions, and tailored workshops.
Responsibilities*
Training & Consultation (70%): The PEAR Specialist will provide sexual and gender-based misconduct prevention trainings and consultations for schools, colleges, and administrative units in Ann Arbor.
- Work with Title IX Coordinators and PEAR colleagues to prepare and offer trainings on prevention, policy, and reporting obligations.
- Provide and assist in creating research-based, effective, and engaging training on preventing sexual and gender-based misconduct. This includes a public health informed approach, including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies.
- Provide training and presentations on the U-M Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct (SGBM) Policy and Procedures, including the responsibilities of Individuals with Reporting Obligations under the U-M SGBM Policy and helpful strategies to support those who may disclose to an employee with reporting obligations.
- Ensure that PEAR trainings support compliance with University policies, as well as federal, state, and local legal requirements pertaining to sexual and relationship violence, including Title IX and Clery Act.
- Amplify existing prevention programs designed to cater to diverse communities and identities using the ARC3 2024 climate survey data.
- Provide holistic support in the form of consultation, training, and interventions designed to assist communities and groups who are responding to incidents of sexual harm in their communities.
- Collaborate with campus partners to co-facilitate circles when appropriate.
- Provide ongoing support, training, and individual consultation with staff and faculty leaders across the University to address questions related to creating safe and supportive spaces, free from sexual misconduct.
PEAR Resource Development and Assessment (20%): Work collaboratively and creatively with the Director and other PEAR staff to sustain the office's infrastructure and expand the PEAR programs and resources.
- Continue developing a campus-wide public health approach to prevention, creating programs and interventions for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
- Assist with the creation of a liaison program where designated faculty and staff from school/college/departmental level serve as prevention liaisons for their units.
- Assist with the development of resources for units, managers, and others who seek to create unit-specific prevention planning.
- Assist with content and updates to online courses.
- Assist with PEAR assessment and evaluation efforts.
- Assist with planning for special events, sponsored or co-sponsored by PEAR, such as the biennial U-M Conference on Ending Sexual Harassment and Gender-Based Violence.
Collaboration and Additional Duties (10%):
- Create and sustain collaborations with departments and units throughout the institution to support local prevention efforts.
- Foster collaboration with campus partners on prevention related work such as Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC), Ethics, Integrity, and Compliance Office (EICO), Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT), Organizational Learning (OL), Staff Human Resources (HR), Academic HR Wolverine Wellness, and Department of Public Safety (DPSS).
- Develop and maintain effective working partnerships with key community agencies including but not limited to: Safe House Center, City of Ann Arbor including Ann Arbor Police Department, City Council, and Prosecutor's office.
- Collaborate with faculty colleagues researching issues related to ending sexual and gender-based violence, including the Institute on Research on Women and Gender Ending Gender Based Violence program to align campus efforts with research findings.
- Represent PEAR on campus committees and task forces.
- Attend weekly PEAR staff meetings and regular ECRT meetings.
- Attend regular individual meetings with direct supervisor.
- Assist with annual report and other reports as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
- Master's degree required. Master's degree preferred in fields of social work, higher education, leadership, public health, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
- Experience designing and implementing effective trainings and workshops.
- Specialized knowledge in creating and providing prevention education and programs related to sexual and gender-based misconduct.
- Specialized knowledge in campus sexual and gender-based misconduct policies (e.g. Title IX, VAWA, Clery Act).
- Experience and demonstrated ability to manage programs and resource development.
- Knowledge of assessment, evaluation, and research methodologies, especially related to learning outcomes, learning environments, campus climate assessment, and program evaluation.
- Experience with and training in Restorative Practices.
- Effective management, administrative, conflict resolution, and team-building skills.
- Experience working with diverse and marginalized communities.
- Experience building and sustaining dynamic collaborative working relationships with a wide range of campus and community partners.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive topics with professionalism, discretion, and a trauma-informed approach.
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.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.