Education-Mentoring Project Manager Intermediate

Education-Mentoring Project Manager Intermediate

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 for Global Health Equity (CGHE) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Intermediate Manager to manage and support a comprehensive portfolio of scholar and learners experiential programs. The position is responsible for the coordinated management of the Impact Scholar Program (postdoctoral fellows), administration of graduate and undergraduate student programming, and support of fellowship initiatives. These responsibilities require skillful coordination, organization, student and faculty engagement, and partnership within the center and across campus. Working under the direction of the Center's Associate Director for Education and Mentoring and supervised by the Managing Director, the Project Intermediate Manager will support and lead efforts to design, develop, and evaluate educational programs collaboratively with U-M faculty, international partners, and external stakeholders. There will be a strong emphasis on developing, implementing, and reporting metrics and tactics that measure the direct impact of these initiatives on the world's most vulnerable populations.

What You'll Do

Management of Impact Scholar Program (25%)

• Lead annual recruitment effort (fall semester) : update application materials, partner with communications for website and promotional content, facilitate proposal review, schedule interviews / presentations, and coordinate candidate selection.
• Oversee hiring of 2-3 scholars / year : create job postings, coordinate with CGHE administrative partners to partner with HR to obtain background checks / drug screenings, process hiring paperwork, work with visa / immigration support, facilitate access (MCard, keys, laptops).
• Implement on-boarding and orientation of new scholars : provide overview of U-M and CGHE, review expectations for Impact Scholar program, CGHE policies / guidelines, etc.
• Plan and implement twice-weekly cohort-based activities for scholars.
• Monitor access to program-dedicated funds (travel, professional development, research) in partnership with colleagues.
• Track and report outside activities / conflict of interest for scholars.
• Serve as a primary contact for scholar / mentor concerns, collaborating with leadership for resolution and policy updates.
• Ensure regular mentor-mentee meetings and mentorship committee engagement.
• Facilitate annual appointment reviews, renewals, and scholar off-boarding.

Learners Programming (50%)

Center for Global Health Equity Member Communities and Geographic Interest Groups (10%)

Supervision & Other Learners-Related Work (10%)

Center for Global Health Equity Team (5%)

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 Join Michigan Medicine?

The Center for Global Health Equity (CGHE) is committed to fostering a vibrant community that thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration and meaningful partnerships with global stakeholders. At CGHE, we are dedicated to empowering students, staff, and faculty to grow personally and professionally as they confront complex health challenges worldwide. We believe that tackling today's pressing health issues requires innovative thinking that moves beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, and we value individuals who are eager to collaborate, challenge assumptions, and drive transformative change for equitable health for all. In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, joining U-M means having access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous time off; a retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year; multiple options for comprehensive health insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

This position is eligible for flexible (i.e., hybrid) work arrangements requiring a minimum of three days / week in the office. 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 final salary will be based upon the selected candidate's education and experience.

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