How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration of this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. This cover letter should address your specific interest as well as outline your skills and experience that directly relate to the position.
Job Summary
In 2023 the President's Office established the Ethics, Integrity and Compliance Office (EICO). This newly formed office is currently seeking an experienced professional to support the work of the ethics, integrity, and compliance officer. The EICO will help units coordinate ethics, integrity, and compliance activities and offer guidance on compliance questions across the Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint campuses, as well as Michigan Medicine. We are seeking an experienced professional who will be responsible for managing the full scope of complex projects involving partners from multiple units across the university. The project manager will serve as the point person by assembling project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources, and developing project schedules and timelines to ensure projects are delivered on time, and within budget. The project manager must also be able to successfully navigate complex and decentralized environments as the role will also be responsible for partnering with and providing direction and oversight to the ethics, integrity, and compliance plans of other units.
You will report directly to a senior level staff member of the university's EICO, and will have independent responsibility for a significant volume and variety of administrative functions and handle matters of a confidential and sensitive nature.
You will regularly interact with senior leaders, faculty, and staff at all levels, and at times the president. Providing excellent assistance to EICO leadership, the position's demands are variable in nature, type, and volume. The job responsibilities are shaped by the demands of the EICO activities which may vary over time. This position will be primarily on-site in Ann Arbor with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule in accordance with operational needs. Work on evenings and weekends may occasionally be needed to accommodate the office schedule and events.
The salary range for this position is $75,000- $85,000. A higher salary may be possible for well-qualified applicants.
Why Work at 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
Responsibilities*
- Develop detailed project plans, scopes, goals, and metrics to track progress, involving all relevant stakeholders, and minimize risk
- Ensure that EIC projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget
- Identify resource needs and ensure appropriate allocation
- Coordinate internal resources and the involvement of third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
- Use proper verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and cost
- Identify, report, and escalate issues or concerns to management as appropriate
- Build collaborative working relationships between the EICO and all stakeholders
- Create and keep comprehensive project documentation
Required Qualifications*
- A bachelor's degree in management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of skills and experience
- A minimum of two years of professional experience in managing large-scale projects, preferably in higher education
- Excellent stakeholder-facing and internal communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong multi-tasking skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office or other project management tools
- Professionalism, strong work ethic, demonstrated sense of responsibility, discretion and reliability
Desired Qualifications*
- PMP or similar certification
- Working knowledge of U-M organizational policies, rules and regulations
- Background in ethics, integrity and compliance
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.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.