Job Information
University of Massachusetts Amherst Sr. Curriculum Developer & Campus Educator in Amherst, Massachusetts
Sr. Curriculum Developer & Campus Educator
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Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department:Center for Women and Community
Union:PSU
Categories: Student Affairs & Services, Counseling/Health/Wellness
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
Incumbent is responsible for the oversight of meeting campus priorities, grant requirements, and federal and state mandates. Develops and delivers innovative educational initiatives as a senior member of the Community Education program.
Serves as a subject matter expert regarding primary prevention of sexual assault and relationship violence, sexual harassment prevention, stalking prevention, child sexual abuse prevention, healthy relationships, consent, and trauma-informed practices.
Essential Functions
Participates in program leadership including strategic planning and program evaluation to ensure compliance with goals, needs and funding.
Designs and disseminates responsive violence-prevention outreach campaigns, materials and programs, using multiple media platforms.
Oversees compliance with grants/outside funders – including tracking grant requirements and managing reporting processes.
Assists with grant development.
Creates, manages and maintain systems to manage administrative tasks using technology including but not limited to data collection and analysis, report writing, scheduling, recruitment, inventory, etc.
Responsible for recruitment, training, and supervision of a diverse group of volunteers and interns.
Travels within campus worksites and the greater community to provide support, administer programming and transport materials and supplies.
Ensures compliance with mandates and safety protocols.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of campus and community stakeholders to meet stated goals.
Provides SASA related support services.
Participates in organizational initiatives, programs and services .
Other Functions
Performs related duties as assigned or required .
Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.
Demonstrates capacity, skill and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.
Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent both with law and with University policy.
Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace. Understands and contributes to implementation of departmental and institutional goals for achieving inclusive environment that is supportive of diversity.
Uses access to sensitive and/or not yet public university related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
A Master’s degree in education, public health, higher education, communication or related field with 2 years of related work experience to include supervision and training of staff.
Dynamic facilitator and educator across in-person and virtual platforms with proven expertise in prevention of sexual assault, relationship violence and bystander intervention for diverse populations to include adult/college-aged learners.
Proven expertise designing, implementing, facilitating and evaluating evidence- based, online, in-person and blended prevention curriculum for diverse populations of adult/college-aged learners.
Has proven expertise using Canva, Photoshop, or a comparable program; Microsoft Teams, Google Apps, or comparable software; an LMS such as Moodle or Blackboard; Microsoft Office 2016 or newer. Experience applying design best practices – including ADA compliance standards. Understands use of social media platforms.
Strong organizational skills to manage and improve work systems using technology. Can multitask and possesses strong time management skills.
Contemporary knowledge of related current events, social movements, climate, and political trends. Demonstrated experience working with relevant laws and practices such as Campus Save, Title IX, and VAWA.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equity, antiracist and trauma informed practice.
Works effectively in in collaborative and individual environments. Exhibits positivity, flexibility and exceptional ability to seek and understand constructive feedback.
Some weekend and evening hours required.
Driver's license and access to a car for travel to other worksites is required.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
Experience providing direct support services to survivors of sexual violence, relationship violence, and/or stalking.
Demonstrated experience engaging in client-centered design process.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite programs, Adobe Captivate and with web design utilizing WordPress platforms.
Experience supervising or working with campus and/or community volunteers and understanding of community service learning.
Experience with grant development and management.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Driver's license required for travel to other worksites on and off campus.
Lift/carry 30 pounds (or more): computers, projectors, moving tables, chairs for room set up.
Stand for extended periods of time for presentations, workshops, trainings.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week.
Requires evening hours and some weekend and holiday hours.
Salary Information
Level 27
PSU Hiring Ranges (http://www.umass.edu/humres/sites/default/files/2015)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Posting will remain open until filled.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Advertised: Aug 22 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
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