Project Intermediate Manager

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Medicine’s Center for Global Health Equity seeks a seasoned program manager to oversee research program operations, lead grant proposal processes, and coordinate cross-disciplinary partnerships with faculty, partners, and external stakeholders. The role emphasizes compliance, reporting, and timely project execution across multiple grants.

The position requires a Master’s in a relevant field, 5+ years of experience, and strong organizational and communication skills to manage complex

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, public policy, social work, or other related field.
• Five years or more of professional experience.
• Outstanding organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to analyze, compare, and evaluate options and make independent decisions.
• Strong integrity, proactivity, problem-solving skills, reliability, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CGHE leadership and staff on grant proposals and cross-cutting program elements.
• Lead application review process with CGHE leadership and research teams.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and draft correspondence related to internal grants.
• Plan and pitch presentations for applicant teams for CGHE leadership review.
• Manage kickoff, check-ins, and closing team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with U-M guidelines and timelines.
• Develop budgets and assist with budget oversight.
• Support education and training initiatives with faculty leaders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Grant writing

Cross-cultural communication

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in public health / public policy / related field

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe PDFs

Qualtrics

Google Forms

Zoom

Job description

Who We Are

The University of Michigan's Center for Global Health Equity was launched through a catalytic gift from Dr. Tachi and Leslie Yamada, and was generously matched by the University. The Center brings together faculty, staff, students, and partners from across the U-M community, leveraging expertise from multiple disciplines to pursue innovative and equitable solutions to global health challenges. CGHE works to advance research, education, policy, innovation, and partnerships that can positively impact individuals and communities in low-resource settings. The Center supports collaborative initiatives involving U-M faculty, international partners, students, and external stakeholders, with a focus on measurable impact, equitable partnerships, and sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities*

Research Program Management (50%)

• Collaborate with the CGHE Faculty Associate Director for Research.


• Link interdisciplinary groups of faculty and global partners for grant proposals.


• Meet with prospective applicants and review draft proposals.


• Lead application review process in collaboration with CGHE Associate Director for Research, and other members of CGHE leadership.


• Plan and pitch presentations for applicant teams to enable CGHE leadership review and expert reviewers? input.


• Prepare reports, presentations, and draft correspondence related to internal grants.


• Manage kickoff, check-in, and closing team meetings.


• Ensure compliance with U-M's guidelines (i.e., Infoready system).


• Troubleshoot delays and/or adjustments to timelines.


• Collaborate with other CGHE leadership and staff on cross-cutting programmatic elements (i.e. Data Collaborative).

Faculty-led Member Community Management (15%)

• Collaborate with CGHE's Climate, Vulnerability and Health member community.


• Cultivate interdisciplinary collaborations, both within and outside of the University, to help advance and enhance the work in the faculty-led member community.


• Cultivate cross-campus relationships and serve as a primary point of contact for faculty members leading existing projects or seeking to launch educational and training initiatives.


• Assist leadership in conducting member community meetings.


• Prepare project proposals and presentations for leadership.

CGHE Membership Management (15%)

• Benchmark membership and benefit programs for global health across the U-M and selected peer institutions.


• Collaborate with other CGHE staff on efforts to optimize member engagement, which could include new member orientations, networking events, seminar series, member recognition opportunities, tactics to promote member accomplishments, and other efforts that engender a sense of connection for the member to the Center.


• Develop and implement outreach strategies for membership recruitment, including U-M faculty, U-M scholars and trainees, global collaborators, and professional staff.


• Collaborate with other CGHE staff to maintain and enhance the Center's membership database and collection of online member profiles.


• Coordinate annual timeline and process for membership review and renewal.


• Collaborate with other CGHE staff to create membership reports, highlighting member activities, demographics, and overall engagement with the Center.

CGHE Interest Group and/or Initiative Management (10%)

• Collaborate with U-M faculty to cultivate interdisciplinary collaborations and guide interest group/initiative development.


• Manage projects and programs relevant to CGHE interest group and/or initiative.


• Interface with U-M and global 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.


• Provide tactical administrative and project support to faculty leaders.


• 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.

Additional Responsibilities (10%)

• Develop and oversee project budgets.


• Participate in regular cadence of CGHE staff and leadership meetings.


• Collaborate with other CGHE staff to assist with ongoing CGHE programming (i.e., yearly community event, External Advisory Board Meeting, etc).


• 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.

Required Qualifications*

• Master's degree in public health, public policy, social work, or other related field, and five years or more of professional experience.


• Previous experience developing and maintaining institutional and/or community partnerships in Low- or Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).


• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to effectively manage numerous projects, simultaneously and in various stages of development, with close 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; and appropriately determine when to ask questions or ask for help.


• 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.


• Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with students and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds, both within the United States and globally.


• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and the 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.


• Experience working with grant programs.


• Deep knowledge and personal experience residing in an LMIC.


• Previous experience developing and maintaining institutional and/or community partnerships in India.

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; a 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.

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.

This position is eligible for flexible (i.e., hybrid) work arrangements requiring a minimum of three days/week in the office. The Center's offices are located on north campus in NCRC Building 100. 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 and/or remotely for Zoom meetings.

Additional Information

The final salary will be based on 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 Reporting 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 at 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.