Consortium Coordinator I

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University, Department of Family Medicine, seeks a Consortium Coordinator to oversee programmatic, operational, and research activities for the HERA Initiative, a RWJF-funded program implemented by MSU, MSM, and CDU. Based at MSU, this role advances funding design, distribution, dissemination, and evaluation with partners.

The incumbent will coordinate across centers, manage meetings, budgets, and reports, and draft materials while engaging community partners to operationalize

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, social science, health policy, communications, social work or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of program coordination, research administration, or related experience.
• Experience working across institutions or with multi-partner initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Working across coordinating centers to assist in developing project plans.
• Coordinating meetings, agendas, materials and follow-up across multiple groups.
• Managing scheduling and opportunities for Deputy Director and Co-Directors.
• Establishing and maintaining systems for project management and knowledge sharing across partners.
• Tracking MSU project performance, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Preparing regular status updates and reports and maintaining program documentations and records within MSU.
• Planning and delivery of large-scale, in-person convenings for HERA grantees and project partners.
• Supporting budget tracking, reporting, and compliance for MSU in alignment with RWJF requirements.
• Ensuring community partners are paid and reviewer stipends are processed.
• Drafting and editing a range of materials, including reports, briefs, presentations, newsletters, and website content.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of funding opportunities for HERA, including application systems and review processes.
• Coordinating with all members of the MSU team and community partners on meeting important milestones and deadlines.

Skills

Program coordination

Research administration

Project management

Communications

Education

Master's degree in public health, social science, health policy, communications, social work or equivalent

3-5 years related experience in program coordination or research administration

Job description

Position Summary

The MSU Department of Family Medicine seeks an experienced Consortium Coordinator to oversee and manage the programmatic, operational, and research activities for the Health Equity Research for Action (HERA) Initiative, a national funding program created by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). HERA is implemented by three coordinating centers based at Michigan State University (MSU), Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), and Charles R. Drew University (CDU).

This position is based at MSU and focuses on supporting the overall success of HERA by advancing how funding is designed, distributed, disseminated, and evaluated. This role works closely with coordinating center partners, RWJF, and community partners to operationalize community-led research funding and programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Working across coordinating centers to assist in developing project plans.
• Coordinating meetings, agendas, materials and follow-up across multiple groups.
• Managing scheduling and opportunities for Deputy Director and Co-Directors.
• Establishing and maintaining systems for project management and knowledge sharing across partners.
• Tracking MSU project performance, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Preparing regular status updates and reports and maintaining program documentations and records within MSU.
• Planning and delivery of large-scale, in-person convenings for HERA grantees and project partners.
• Supporting budget tracking, reporting, and compliance for MSU in alignment with RWJF requirements.
• Ensuring community partners are paid and reviewer stipends are processed.
• Drafting and editing a range of materials, including reports, briefs, presentations, newsletters, and website content.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of funding opportunities for HERA, including application systems and review processes.
• Coordinating with all members of the MSU team and community partners on meeting important milestones and deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired by completing a Master's degree in public health, social science, health policy, communications, social work or equivalent; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in program coordination, research administration, project management or communications. Experience working across institutions or with complex, multi-partner initiatives; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with grant-funded programs or foundation partnerships. Familiarity with community engagement or participatory research approaches, and/or lived experience navigating systems of oppression within health care. Strong writing, editing, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage ambiguity and operate in fast-paced, evolving environments. Ability to lead projects and tasks with a high degree of independence.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter (including relevant experiences), CV, and a list of at least three professional references

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is an off-dated position funded for one year from date of hire, with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Website

chmfamilymedicine.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 08/11/2026 at 11:55 PM