Responsibilities*
- Designing major research or technical projects. (25%)
- Collaborating with faculty, students, and external partners to ensure the successful implementation of research activities. (25%)
- Assist in the development of research proposals. (15%)
- Perform and provide administrative work. (15%)
- Provide mentoring, counseling, or advice to current King-Chavez-Parks program participants to support postsecondary retention and academic success. (20%)
Required Qualifications*
- Current or past participant of the King-Chavez-Parks (KCP) Future Faculty Fellowship (FFF) program
- Adequate computer and writing skills
- Must exercise a strengths-based approach in being sensitive, respectful, and understanding of the needs of economically and academically disadvantaged as well as ethnically diverse students
Desired Qualifications*
- Graduation from a college or university with a Master's degree in a related field; extensive work experience in research or related fields
- Prior experience in student engagement, focusing on college motivation, confidence-building, and postsecondary success
- Knowledge of the King-Chavez-Parks (KCP) grants and funding received at the University of Michigan-Flint
- Extensive work experience in research or related fields
Modes of Work
Hybrid
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.
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 are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.