Program Manager, Michigan Center for Innovation in Women's Sports

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Two-for-one retirement matching_contr

Comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Maternity and parental leave

Disability accommodations

Job summary

The University of Michigan School of Kinesiology seeks a proactive Program Manager to act as the operational catalyst for Game Changers: The Michigan Center for Innovation in Women's Sports. This onsite role, with a hybrid option, will oversee daily operations and serve as the primary contact for the Center.

The position is term-limited for 3 years, with potential extension depending on funding and performance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of progressive project management or program operations experience.
• Proficiency with modern project management tools and basic financial tracking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Workspace, Canvas, or similar programs.

Responsibilities

• Translate leadership priorities into annual operating plans, project schedules, assignments, milestones, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain administrative processes, SOPs, project-management tools, calendars, databases, shared files, and recordkeeping systems.
• Provide project management support to track cost, schedule and deliverables of the Center's research, demonstration, and implementation projects.
• Coordinate administrative requirements with appropriate University offices, including human-subjects research, privacy, data-use agreements, contracts, and research administration.
• Develop dashboards and evaluation measures demonstrating the Center's research, educational, operational, and societal impact.
• Serve as an administrative contact for established collaborators and partners such as other U-M units, the Game Changers advisory board, sports organizations, corporations, foundations, and community organizations.
• Coordinate partner and advisory-board meetings, including scheduling, materials, presentations, minutes, action items, and follow-up.
• Work with School finance and research administration staff to monitor operating, grant, and project budgets.
• Prepare financial summaries, forecasts, and budget-to-actual reports for Center leadership.
• Work with the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Marketing and Communications and Development Offices to implement the Center's communications and visibility plan.
• Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and day-to-day work of student assistants, interns, temporary staff, and project contributors that work directly with the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer.

Skills

Project management

Office productivity tools

SOPs development

Budget tracking

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Program Manager, Michigan Center for Innovation in Women's Sports

The University of Michigan School of Kinesiology seeks a highly skilled, high-energy, and self-directed Program Manager to serve as the foundational operational catalyst and systems builder for Game Changers: The Michigan Center for Innovation in Women's Sports. Game Changers is being established as a national hub for the discovery, synthesis, implementation, and advancement of evidence-based solutions that improve the health, performance, economic opportunity, and holistic well-being of female athletes across the lifespan and athletic spectrum.

Reporting to the Professor of Movement Science, you will manage the Center's daily operations and serve as the primary operational contact. This is primarily an onsite position but a hybrid schedule with a remote option up to 2 days/week may be available.

Note: This is a term-limited position, funded for 3 years; the initial appointment may be extended depending on the availability of funding and successful performance.

Who We Are

The School of Kinesiology is currently the fourth largest school at the University of Michigan - the top public research institution in the country. Currently, we have three undergraduate majors, six graduate degree programs, and 35 research labs and centers. We are proud to occupy the fully renovated School of Kinesiology Building, a 221,600 gross square foot space adjacent to the Diag. It is an exciting time to be in the School of Kinesiology; check out our facts and figures here !

Responsibilities*

• Translate leadership priorities into annual operating plans, project schedules, assignments, milestones, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain administrative processes, standard operating procedures, project-management tools, calendars, databases, shared files, and recordkeeping systems.
• Provide project management support to track cost, schedule and deliverables of the Center's research, demonstration, and implementation projects.
• Coordinate administrative requirements with appropriate University offices, including human-subjects research, privacy, data-use agreements, contracts, and research administration.
• Develop dashboards and evaluation measures demonstrating the Center's research, educational, operational, and societal impact.
• Serve as an administrative contact for established collaborators and partners such as other U-M units, the Game Changers advisory board, sports organizations, corporations, foundations, and community organizations.
• Coordinate partner and advisory-board meetings, including scheduling, materials, presentations, minutes, action items, and follow-up.
• Work with School finance and research administration staff to monitor operating, grant, and project budgets.
• Prepare financial summaries, forecasts, and budget-to-actual reports for Center leadership.
• Work with the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Marketing and Communications and Development Offices to implement the Center's communications and visibility plan.
• Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and day-to-day work of student assistants, interns, temporary staff, and project contributors that work directly with the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer.
• Master's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of progressive project management or program operations experience. Prior experience launching programs, building SOPs, or working in dynamic, early-stage units is highly valued.
• Proficiency with modern project management tools, file-sharing architectures, and basic financial tracking tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Google Workspace, Canvas, or similar programs.

Why Work at Michigan?

Benefits at the University of Michigan In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan 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
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and parental leave
• University commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.