University of Maryland, College Park Looking for Program Manager, Bias Incident Support Services Full Time

University of Maryland, College Park

Position Title: Program Manager, Bias Incident Support Services

Position Number:
#125264 (Two vacancies)

CAMPUS/COLLEGE INFORMATION

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is
the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the
nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal
departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is
simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital
and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance
our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and
in the world.

THE POSITION SUMMARY

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) provides expertise and
leadership at the University of Maryland around equity, diversity, ADA compliance, and inclusion work. The following units are within ODI:
ADA Compliance, Bias Incident Support Services, Diversity Training & Education, LGBTQ+ Equity Center, Nyumburu Cultural Center, Office
of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct, Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE), and TerrapinSTRONG.

Bias Incident Support
Services (BISS) is charged with addressing bias incidents targeting UMD students, faculty and staff. The program responds, educates and
reports to the campus community about bias incidents, its impact, as well as navigating identity-based harm more broadly.

The program
manager will conduct preliminary assessments (i.e., intake interviews, resource-needs analysis) for individuals reporting bias incidents. In
addition, this position will maintain and update the hate-bias reporting database, the hate-bias log and report form. This position will
develop curriculum based on best practices and adult learning principles for campus constituents; and will deliver training workshops around
hate-bias response, trauma-informed practices, and restorative practices. The program manager will implement and manage events such as
restorative circles, free speech and social justice discussion, and hold meetings or group spaces to address the impact of bias to UMD
community members. The program manager will compile data, write reports, analyze trends in the metrics. This position reports directly to
the director, BISS.

There are two positions available.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in social work, mental health, counseling, education, juvenile
justice, or related fields; and five (5) years of experience in crisis intervention in an educational setting. Two (2) of experience
implementing restorative practices. OR Master’s degree in social work, mental health, counseling, education, juvenile justice, or
related fields; and three (3) years of experience in crisis intervention in an educational setting. Two (2) of experience implementing
restorative practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of the principles and
  practices around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Working knowledge of bias prevention programming or training and education.
• Working knowledge of restorative practices and restorative justice philosophy, approach and practices.
• Excellent communication
  skills including writing, editing, and speaking/facilitating.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective problem solving,
  critical analysis, initiative, judgment and decision-making skills
• Intermediate to advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e.,
  Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access).
• Intermediate user of GSuite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to organize and interpret data
  and records on diversity issues.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, tact, and confidentiality.
• Ability
  to work with a wide diversity of stakeholders (internal and external).
• Ability to work independently as well as under
  direction.
• Ability to develop programming and assess program effectiveness.

PREFERENCES:

• University experience preferred.
• Familiarity with public relations, communications, social media. Capable of interacting with
  media and serving as a spokesperson for the Office of Diversity & Inclusion.
• Passion for supporting marginalized and
  historically underrepresented student populations and community members.
• Successful experience leading teams and trainings.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

COMPENSATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

There are two
positions available. Salary range for each position is mid $70s to low $80s commensurate with experience. Candidates must be able to provide
proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

APPLICATIONS, NOMINATIONS, VACCINE
PROTOCOL, BACKGROUND CHECKS, AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Interested individuals should submit an online application consisting of a
letter of interest, resume, and names with contact information for three (3) references to this secure website: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/114389.

The best consideration date
for this position is October 29, 2023. Applications will continue to be received and reviewed until two appointments are made.

Offers
of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. A prior criminal conviction or convictions will not automatically
disqualify a finalist from employment in the position.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. The identity of
applicants will be kept confidential and references will not be contacted unless and until individuals reach the finalist stage of the
search process and have given consent.