Study Group Program Manager — Lead STEM Facilitators

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan's Science Learning Center (SLC) is hiring a collaborative, innovative Study Group Program Manager to help lead one of the nation's largest peer-led academic support programs. You will recruit, train, and mentor facilitators; design active-learning experiences; and partner with faculty to support student success in high-enrollment introductory science courses.

This role offers opportunities to influence undergraduate learning and prepare for director-level roles in

Qualifications

• Three or more years of higher education experience supervising staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of student information.

Responsibilities

• Supervise about 125 of the program's roughly 250 undergraduate study group facilitators and course leaders.
• Design surveys, rubrics, and evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness.
• Lead monthly active-learning workshops for facilitators and course leaders on collaborative learning and research-based strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with STEM faculty; share program outcomes and align practices with courses.
• Manage a competitive annual application process and select 125–175 hires per year.
• Support SLC-wide initiatives and cross-departmental projects.

Skills

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

STEM degree

Master's degree in higher education or related field

Job description

The University of Michigan's Science Learning Center (SLC) is hiring a collaborative, innovative Study Group Program Manager to help lead one of the nation's largest peer-led academic support programs. You will recruit, train, and mentor facilitators; design active-learning experiences; and partner with faculty to support student success in high-enrollment introductory science courses.

This role offers opportunities to influence undergraduate learning and prepare for director-level roles in