Job Description

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

Department Summary

The Office of Student Conflict Resolution promotes a safe and scholarly community in which students navigate conflict in a peaceful, socially just, and self-reflexive manner. OSCR offers a spectrum of conflict resolution pathways that are educationally focused, student-driven, community-owned, and restorative in nature, which are adaptable to meet the needs of individuals experiencing conflict.

Job Summary

NOTE: This is a 5-year limited term appointment with the potential to be re-evaluated for an extension.

Promotes student learning and development through outreach, program management, conflict resolution, and supervision. Responsibilities include education and outreach, case management, interdepartmental coordination, Statement review process, training, and administrative supervision of student facilitation staff and/or volunteers.  Utilizes specialized knowledge of higher education administration, higher education law, educational and community outreach, student development, conflict resolution, and related content areas to deliver on unit mission.

This position is a key part of OSCR's work to Build Trust, Promote Justice, and Teach Peace on campus.  A successful candidate will embody the philosophies and principles of restorative justice and conflict transformation.  A successful candidate will also have expertise in working with diverse populations and strong cultural competence.

As a fundamental part of the OSCR team, this position is responsible for competent facilitation of all of OSCR's resolution pathways, with particular emphasis on the expert facilitation of formal conflict resolution pathways and understanding of the policies and procedures within the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Responsibilities*

Programmatic Leadership (50%)

Outreach, Education & Training (25%)

Communication With Stakeholders and Partners (15%)

Leadership within Unit & Unit Representation (10%)

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

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

Working conditions

Physical requirements

Direct reports

Additional Information

This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.  

Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

Relocation will not be offered for this position.

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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/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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