What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Restorative Practices Outreach and Engagement position at James Madison University?
Working Title: Coordinator, Restorative Practices Outreach and Engagement
State Role Title: Administrative and Professional Faculty
Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: Student Life and Involvement
Department: 300171 - Student Accountability & Restorative Prac
Pay Rate: Pay Range
Specify Range or Amount: $44,000 - $47,000
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 05/05/2025
About JMU:
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research
General Information:
The Office of Student Accountability & Restorative Practices (OSARP) facilitates student development and restoration through a fair process that holds students accountable to community and university standards in order to support student and community success.
Duties and Responsibilities:
#1 – Serve as the primary liaison for Restorative Practices-related outreach and proactive efforts for the unit. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Creating and facilitating presentations, workshops, trainings and other outreach efforts pertaining to Restorative Practices for both the on-campus and off-campus communities, which includes recognized student organizations and student groups
- Creating, coordinating, and facilitating proactive Restorative Circles and programs designed to foster a more restoratively-minded community for students, recognized student organizations, and student groups
- Coordinating the recruitment and training of facilitators and Community Representatives for Restorative Practices processes
- Working with campus and community partners to involve them in outreach efforts
- Providing updates regarding the Restorative Practices unit to campus and community partners and volunteers, as needed
- Creating, updating, and distributing Restorative Practices marketing materials, as needed
- Collaborating with the Assistant Director for Educational Programs to coordinate outreach for OSARP, including representing OSARP at tabling events and resource fairs
- Partnering with Restorative Practices staff to manage the Restorative Practices email account
- Partnering with Restorative Practices staff, including the Assistant Director of Restorative Practices and Associate Director of Student Handbook & Educational Resources, to make big picture decisions regarding the unit
#2 – Support the Restorative Practices unit, case load, and programs. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Conducting Intake Meetings and other applicable meetings for assigned and referral cases in response to student, recognized student organization, and/or student group behavior
- Facilitating Restorative Practices processes in response to student, recognized student organization, and/or student group behavior, including but not limited to Circles, Conferences, Shuttle Processes, and one-on-one programs
- Participating, as needed, with Adaptable/Informal Resolution cases
- Helping with the administration and management of the Restorative Practices caseload
- Attending weekly Restorative Practices team meetings
- Participating, as needed, with Restorative Practices assessment efforts
#3 – Participate as a Case Administrator
- Participate as a Case Administrator for minor, major, and flexible cases
- Participate as an Advisor/Guide to Reporting and Responding Parties in the Individual Accountability Process, Sexual Misconduct Accountability Process, and Title IX Sexual Harassment Adjudication Process on rare occasions as needed
#4 – Foster positive working relationships
- Foster Positive Working Relationships with JMU Police, Residence Life, Title IX, Victim Advocacy, Athletics, Fraternity & Sorority Life, and others associated with student discipline on our campus as applicable to the position
- Consistently review language and practices of the Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices through a restorative lens
- Serve on departmental, divisional and university-wide committees as applicable to the position
#5 – Other duties as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Restorative Practices, Associate Director of Student Handbook & Educational Resources, or Director of the Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Strong written, oral, and presentation skills
- Experience with, or training in, Restorative Justice, conflict resolution, or similar practices
- Commitment to student development and a student-learning environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information and cases
Preferred:
- Master's degree in Student Affairs, Restorative Justice, Conflict Resolution, or other related field
- Demonstrated previous professional experience in a higher education/college student affairs setting, or similar environment
- Ability to foster positive working relationships with various campus departments and community partners
- Experience in coordinating outreach efforts and working with community partners
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
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Salary : $44,000 - $47,000
