Assistant Director for Restorative Practices en Towson University

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland.  Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

 

Towson University is seeking an Assistant Director of Restorative Practices for the Office of Student Accountability & Restorative Practices. This position promotes students’ sense of belonging and builds communication and conflict resolution skills through outreach, education, and facilitation of restorative practices. The Assistant Director supports the work of the Student Accountability & Restorative Practices team, supplementing facilitation of the Alternative Resolution Process and providing avenues for conflict resolution in relation to and separate from the accountability process. This position will play a critical role in supporting conflict resolution efforts within Housing and Residence Life, engaging students in proactive and responsive restorative interventions that foster a sense of belonging, improve communication, and equip students with conflict management skills. They serve as a resource to various university departments and partners regarding restorative practices and conflict resolution, and collaborate with campus partners who are also engaging in conflict resolution work.

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EResponsibilities for the Assistant Director for Restorative Practices include, but are not limited to the following:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ELeads the office’s efforts to implement restorative practices across campus, both within and beyond the student accountability process.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ECoordinates restorative practice circles as part of the student accountability process, manages accountability actions related to conflict resolution, and guides students through reflective conversations on their decision-making and behavior during conflict%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ESupports conflict resolution efforts within Housing and Residence Life by coordinating and facilitating conflict resolution sessions, conflict coaching, roommate mediations, skill-building initiatives, preventative education, and training for students and student groups%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EOversees the Restorative Practices Student Assistants (RPSAs) program, including the recruitment, training, and supervision of student facilitators%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EProvides guidance to RPSAs in their development of programming, outreach efforts, and campus-wide education on restorative practices%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EFacilitates restorative circles involving students and off-campus neighbors, and maintains collaborative partnerships with key campus stakeholders, including Housing and Residence Life, the Counseling Center, the Center for Student Diversity, and the Office of Inclusion %26amp; Institutional Equity%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EDelivers workshops, trainings, and presentations that promote conflict resolution and effective communication%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EActively participates in committees and task forces within the Division of Student Affairs and at the University level%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPerforms other duties as assigned%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETelework may be available for this position up to two days per week following the completion of 90 days of service in good standing.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
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experience%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EExperience with restorative practices and/or conflict resolution%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EThe selected candidate must have an understanding of student development in the college environment and a commitment to student advocacy%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan 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Targeted hiring range is $69,000 - $72,000 and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

If you are motivated, innovative and team-oriented, we would love to hear from you. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.

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