Job Summary
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is looking for a Peer Coordinator to join our expanding research team. The successful candidate will be crucial in providing coordination of a peer mentor team as part of a research initiative to improve the mental health of transgender and nonbinary individuals starting gender-affirming hormones. The ideal candidate will assist with training and supervision of peer mentors for the duration of the research study. The peer coordinator will work closely with the Principal Investigator and Study Coordinator to ensure the peer support initiative is conducted in accordance with our study protocol, our guiding principles, and University of Michigan regulatory guidelines. This position is temporary and requires approximately 5-10 hours/week. Fully remote candidates will be considered.
Responsibilities*
- Aid the development of peer mentor training manual and schedule
- Assist with the training of peer mentors working closely with study participants
- Facilitate peer mentor and participant matching
- Lead weekly group check-ins with peer mentors; address peer mentor issues and answer questions as needed
- Manage and help resolve potential conflicts between peer mentors and study participants
- Ensure peer mentors adhere to peer support code of conduct
- Conduct quality evaluations to ensure peer mentoring is meeting needs and expectations
Required Qualifications*
- Experience engaging with people from various communities
- Training and group meeting facilitation experience
- Demonstrated experience with problem solving and conflict resolution
- Comfortable interacting and discussing mental health issues
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be inclusive and respectful of all gender identities
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience supporting people from a wide range of backgrounds
- Professional experience with peer support
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 job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full posting description for details.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.