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Company Name : University of Michigan
Location : Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Position : School Safety Specialist

Job Description : How to Apply
Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter explaining their interest and experience related to the position and indicating their regional preference.
Summary
The National Center for School Safety (NCSS) at the University of Michigan, School of Public Health seeks a School Safety Specialist to work one-on-one to provide technical assistance (TA) and conduct outreach activities with organizations implementing school safety strategies in K-12 schools. Funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the NCSS brings together a multi-disciplinary team of academics and practitioners to develop comprehensive and accessible training and technical assistance for the Student, Teachers, and Officers Prevention (STOP) School Violence Grant Program and the K-12 school safety community nationwide.
The School Safety Specialist will work closely with other regional Specialists and the TA lead to build relationships with STOP grantees, provide tailored and proactive one-on-one support (i.e. TA), and develop related TA resources. The TA team also collaborates closely with the NCSS Training, Communications and Evaluation teams to provide a comprehensive training and TA program designed for STOP grantees (e.g. school districts, county governments, state governments, sheriff’s departments, etc.).
This is a remote position, and there are two positions available. Preference will be given to candidates that live within the region that they are applying: East (CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, PR, RI, VA, VT, and WV), Midwest (AR, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, TN, and WI), South (AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TX), West (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OK, OR, UT, WA, and WY). This position is term-limited for 1 year of grant funding with the possibility of renewal.
About HBHE: The position will be based in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education (HBHE) at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Driven by a shared passion for affecting lasting change, the faculty, students and staff of HBHE work in the pursuit of an equitable, healthy future for all. Turning theory and research into actionable practice, we develop interventions and innovations that promote health, prevent disease, empower people to manage chronic illness and disabilities, and facilitate collective action for social change. Together, our academic community transforms the theoretical into actionable, the science into the social, applying our knowledge to eliminate health disparities and impact lives for the better.
What You’ll Do
Technical Assistance and Outreach – Work collaboratively with the NCSS staff team and various external partners to:
Conduct outreach to and build relationships with STOP grantees, including various organization types from around the country.
Assess assets, barriers, and needs contributing to a STOP grantee’s ability to implement school safety projects successfully and translate that information into technical assistance plans and goals.
Provide assistance through a virtual help desk, newsletters, emails, phone calls, one-on-one video calls, small group calls, in-person learning exchanges, and large group meeting facilitation. This may include travel.
Plan and lead facilitation for in-person site visits with STOP grantees in the Southern United States. This will include regional and national travel (in compliance with any U-M COVID-19 travel guidelines).
Coordinate a unified technical assistance response with training and topic experts.
Act as a subject matter expert providing practice-based knowledge of school safety topic(s) to grantees.
Technical Assistance Resource Development – Collaborate with the NCSS team and subject matter experts to inform development of tailored training resources (e.g. frequently asked questions sheets, worksheets, self-paced courses, learning communities, toolkits, podcasts, webinars, etc.) for use in technical assistance provision. Take a lead role in the development of quarterly grantee meeting agendas and small group technical assistance sessions.
Evaluation – Track and document technical assistance activities. Support the NCSS team in data collection, interpretation, and revision of technical assistance development processes for rapid quality improvement. Includes assisting with implementation evaluation, case study development, and annual grantee needs assessment.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills You Have
Bachelor’s degree, Masters degree preferred and 1-3 years of experience in education, criminal justice, public health or a school safety-related field (e.g. threat assessment, crisis prevention, school climate, school-based law enforcement, youth mental health, youth violence prevention, etc.).
Demonstrates an understanding of technical assistance (one-on-one support) processes including using assessment tools, goal setting, and providing follow-up support.
Proficient in outreach and partnership building. Strong customer service skills with diverse (i.e. profession, race, ethnicity, age, etc.) audiences.
Effective communication with varied audiences by email, phone, and face-to-face.
Working knowledge of at least one school safety topic (e.g. comprehensive school safety plans, building security, coordination with first responders, mental health, notification technology, school climate, positive youth development, school drills, school-based law enforcement, social media monitoring, or threat assessment).
Ability to travel frequently within the United States.
Experience using data and synthesizing large amounts of information to make recommendations.
Strong organizational, problem solving, and decision-making abilities.
Ability to prioritize and complete assignments independently with excellent attention to detail and under general supervision. Also able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
This is a remote position. Preferred applicants will live within the region that they desire to support. Indicate preference in cover letter as specified above.
Additional Information
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community
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.
U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely. More information on this new policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.
Job Opening ID
213497
Working Title
School Safety Specialist
Job Title
Research Area Specialist Assoc
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
School Pub Health
Department
Hlth Behavior & Hlth Ed Dept
Posting Begin/End Date
3/10/2022 – 3/24/2022
Salary
$45,000.00 – $50,000.00
Career Interest
Research

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