How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

The University of Michigan's Center for Global Health Equity was launched by a catalytic gift from Dr. Tachi and Leslie Yamada, and was generously matched by the University. The Center brings together faculty and students from across the U-M community, leveraging expertise from multiple disciplines in pursuit of novel solutions to global health challenges that can positively impact individuals in low-resource settings.

The Center is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Intermediate Manager who will help to advance the Center's new and emerging initiatives focused on India; manage the Center's internal grants programs, including monitoring the progress of awarded projects; and advise Center Leadership on the alignment of resources with core services, signature funding programs, and educational and research opportunities that support a diverse group of U-M faculty members. Working under the direction of the Center's Executive Director and Managing Director, this individual will support and lead efforts to design, develop and evaluate initiatives that are conceptualized through collaborative efforts of U-M faculty, international partners, and external stakeholders. Strong emphasis will be placed on developing tactics to measure and report on the impact these initiatives make on the lives of the most vulnerable people worldwide.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, U-M offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous time off; retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year ; many choices for comprehensive health insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Learn more about U-M benefits . The U-M is nationally recognized for work/life effectiveness by WorldatWork; is Forbes #1 Best Employer in Michigan; and is a top 5 employer in Michigan by Crain's Detroit Business.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Center values collaboration with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and learners that includes people of different race and ethnicity, national origin, gender and gender expression, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religious commitment, age, and disability status. We aim to create a community of mutual respect and trust where everyone's backgrounds, identities, and views are embraced.

Responsibilities*

The Project Intermediate Manager will enable multiple projects from original concept through completion simultaneously by

• Overseeing implementation of projects in international settings
  • Provide supervision of on-the-ground activities; ensure adherence to protocols, monitor and address timeline issues,
  • Interface with partners to ensure smooth implementation and identify when changes need to be made
  • Conduct project meetings, track and analyze project progress; report on progress to Center leadership
  • Prepare progress reports for partners and funders as needed
  • Support dialogue and education between NGOs, academia and government offices to ensure effective and efficient policy engagement
• Managing internal grants program
  • Update application and Qualtrics review forms as needed
  • Meet with prospective applicants and review draft proposals as requested
  • Lead review process of applications with CGHE leadership team
  • Plan for pitch sessions for teams to present and ensure leadership team attendance and expert reviewers? input
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and draft correspondence related to internal grants for leadership review
  • Schedule and manage kick off, check in and closing team meetings
  • Follow up on requests for extensions and other changes that may arise
  • Review final findings and report out to Center leadership
• Budget Strategy and Planning
  • Guide the development of budgets and financial planning for the Center
  • Advise on financial forecasting and modeling
  • Identify areas for improvement and recommend alternative actions to address budgetary needs
  • Serve as functional supervisor for Financial Specialist

Additional Responsibilities

• If/as needed, willingness to engage in a flexible work schedule to attend early morning meetings and/or late meetings and events
• Other responsibilities and/or projects as assigned

The most important attributes for this position include:

• Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with students and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds, both within the United States and globally
• High degree of initiative and resourcefulness
• Ability to generate ideas, collaborate, and follow through on plans with independence and sound judgment
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking abilities, including the ability to appropriately determine when to ask questions or ask for help
• Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

Required Qualifications*

• Master's degree in public health, public policy, business, or other related field, and five years or more of professional experience
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to effectively manage numerous projects, simultaneously and in various stages of development, with a high attention to detail
• Ability to analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of job responsibilities; ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
• Must have strong integrity, be highly proactive, have a high degree of problem-solving skills, be highly reliable, retain a sense of ownership and accountability for workload, be flexible and resilient, provide excellent customer service, and possess expert follow-up skills
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with and build professional relationships with all individuals at all levels; appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information
• Proficient computer skills are essential, including demonstrated proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe PDFs, survey tools such as Qualtrics and Google Forms, and Zoom
• Must be productive and flexible under pressure and able to meet deadlines
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States

Desired Qualifications*

• Knowledge of University practices, rules and regulations
• Previous experience working on the implementation of health interventions in Low or Middle Income Countries (LMICs)
• Deep knowledge and personal experience residing in a LMIC

Work Schedule

This position is eligible for flexible (i.e., hybrid) work arrangements. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change based on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment. In addition to the regular in office workdays/hours, there will be additional times, some early morning and/or evening hours that require working on-site for events. The Center's offices are located on north campus in NCRC Building 100.

Salary

The salary for this position will be based upon the selected candidate's education and experience.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

250381

Working Title

Project Intermediate Manager

Job Title

Project Intermediate Manager

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Exec Vp Med Affairs

Department

MM MI Ctr - Global Hlth Equity

Posting Begin/End Date

6/14/2024 - 6/21/2024

Career Interest

Administration