Strategic Initiatives Program Lead (Expansion & Remote)

Gamma Phi Omega International; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan seeks a Program Manager for Strategic Initiatives to manage Wolverine Pathways sites and expansion efforts, serving as a liaison for new remote sites and overseeing program delivery for scholars across multiple regions.

The role requires strong communication, planning, and collaboration skills, with expectations for in-person summer programming and weekend availability. Hybrid work mode with annual events and site visits is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience (including administration/management).
• Experience in program management and college advising/coaching or youth mentoring and advocacy.
• Knowledge of program evaluation and assessments, survey development and descriptive analysis, qualitative interviewing and analysis, and/or program assessments.
• Experience or capacity for functional supervision.
• Able to work on Saturdays and evenings, and travel to remote sites when warranted.
• Available for in-person summer programming throughout July and early August.

Responsibilities

• Administrative oversight, planning, and management of WP sites and expansion efforts.
• Serve as primary advisor for current and emerging sites (Grand Rapids, Saginaw) and supervise near-peer mentors.
• Co-lead with the Associate Director two major annual events: Alumni Celebration and Commitment Day.
• Provide academic advising and college coaching to remote scholars and support college preparation.
• Coordinate transportation, housing, and in-person programming for remote sites and field trips.

Skills

Program management

College advising

Youth mentoring

Evaluation/Assessment

Supervision

In-person summer programming

Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Salesforce

CANVAS

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Job description

University of Michigan seeks a Program Manager for Strategic Initiatives to manage Wolverine Pathways sites and expansion efforts, serving as a liaison for new remote sites and overseeing program delivery for scholars across multiple regions.

The role requires strong communication, planning, and collaboration skills, with expectations for in-person summer programming and weekend availability. Hybrid work mode with annual events and site visits is expected.