How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Contacting study participants about study enrollment activities, conducting study orientation calls and qualitative interviews with participants, and completing study documentation.
- Coordinating recruitment and interview study activities and assisting with coordination of intervention engagement activities. This will involve establishing procedures, training staff, monitoring progress, leading team meetings, and troubleshooting problems that arise in consultation with study leadership.
- Assisting with IRB activities for their teams. This will include revising study templates, ensuring the research team list in eResearch is up-to-date, and following established procedures for AE/ORIO reporting.
- Day-to-day supervision of a large team of Research Assistants and being the administrative supervisor for some team members.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, sociology, public health or related field
- At least 4 years of relevant experience in clinical, research or people-facing roles
- Previous experience leading recruitment activities on a large clinical trial serving youth and adult participants
- Prior experience leading study start-up activities
Desired Qualifications*
- Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree preferred.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
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.
Work Schedule
Must be willing to work a variable schedule with some weekend shifts shared across team members.
Work Locations
This position is eligible for on-site, hybrid or fully remote work location.
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 Report 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.
In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.
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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
E-Verify
The University of Michigan participates with the federal EVerify system. Individuals hired into positions that are funded by a federal contract with the FAR EVerify clause must have their identity and work eligibility confirmed by the EVerify system. This position is identified as a position that may include the EVerify requirement.
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.