Technology Facilitators

Summary & Additional Information

Organization's Summary Statement:

The University of Maryland School of Public Health has an outstanding opportunity to join a team of passionate individuals serving as TECHNOLOGY FACILITATORS for an evidence-based sexual assault prevention intervention being tested in a research trial led by Dr. Sarah Peitzmeier. Tech facilitators will be contributing to the mission of the Peitzmeier lab to rigorously evaluate novel, impactful interventions for sexual violence prevention as part of our broader work toward a world without gender-based violence.

In this role, the successful applicants will join a collaborative team with 2 other tech facilitators on campus to support the delivery of a feminist intervention based on Flip the Script with EAAATM but modified for online delivery to freshmen and sophomore women at Maryland and 2 other campuses. In an earlier RCT, Flip the Script with EAAATM reduced the 1-year incidence of rape and attempted rape experienced by undergraduate women by 50%, preventing 1 attempted or completed rape for every 13 women reached by the program. You can read more about the program here:

Tech facilitators (TF) support two peer facilitators as they deliver the four-session, 12-hour interactive group intervention over Zoom. TFs will support intervention facilitators during program delivery in a non-speaking, yet essential, role by being responsible for managing Zoom (screen share, video sharing, breakout rooms, etc.), chat messages, and other apps as well as troubleshooting technical issues that may arise with the hardware or software needed to deliver this online intervention. Tech facilitators support seamless intervention delivery to enhance the experience for participants, which is essential to deliver this intervention with high fidelity and generate a positive and fun learning environment for participants.

We seek highly competent, can-do candidates with clear communication skills who are passionate about preventing violence against women and girls, ending sexual violence, and increasing access to sex-positive sexual education in young women. An intellectually curious, self-motivated learner who takes ownership of tasks and effectively executes them to completion, and who is intentional about asking for clarification, help, or support as needed, will be successful in this position. This individual should enjoy giving and receiving open and respectful feedback as a vehicle for the growth and self-development of self and colleagues, and to support the aims of the research. The ideal candidate must be excited about developing strong working relationships with other facilitators to effectively deliver the intervention together. Commitment to integrity and participant confidentiality are essential requirements for the position. Applicants from under-represented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Train extensively in the use of equipment, videoconferencing software, and other apps needed to deliver an online sexual assault resistance program to undergraduate women

Provide technical support in person (on campus) to Program Facilitators (PFs) as they deliver a 12-hour online program in four 3-hour sessions and to participants attending those sessions virtually

Assist with setup and take down of equipment for program delivery

Maintain strict confidentiality of participants’ identities, comments, and interactions during all phases of research and programming

Track participant attendance on SharePoint and in REDCap. [Training will be provided]

Communicate effectively with program facilitators, supervisors, and research team members

Participate in regular supervision meetings with PFs and Lead Trainer

Attend team meetings as required

Other duties as required

Physical Demands:

The position involves:

Part-time employment in the School of Social Work, University of Maryland

June 23, 2025, to April 30, 2026

Up to 380 hours total @ $25/hour. Intensive summer training is required and included in this estimate

Weekly hours will typically vary between 5-20 hours per week based on program schedules

The TF will help deliver between 4 and 5 sets of program sessions (each program consists of 4 3-hour sessions) during weekday evenings and weekend afternoons each semester. Other hours will be spent training, practicing, set up and take down of equipment, and other related duties.

Successful candidates must be :

Available to attend 13 days of mandatory in-person training in Maryland throughout August [Training dates August 5-8; August 11-15, 18, 25, 27, 28; 9:00 – 5:00 p.m.]

Able to work evening and weekend hours on campus to practice and deliver the IDEA3 sexual assault resistance program with two Program Facilitators to students who are joining remotely. Facilitation involves a minimum of 4 weekends (Sat & Sun) and 4-8 weeknights each semester (primarily in October/November and February/March).

Available to facilitate programs throughout the study’s critical periods (August – November and January – April), arranging vacation outside of these windows

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, Contact Information for two references

Posting Close Date: June 30, 2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Must be a graduate student currently enrolled at the University.

DepartmentSPHL-Behavioral & Community Health

Worker Sub-Type Student Hourly (Fixed Term)

Salary Range$25.00 per hour

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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