Program Specialist

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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

The person in this role will work with the Community Outreach Engagement and Reporting team that includes the Program for Multicultural Health, Community Health Planning & Investment, and the Anchor Strategies. They will assist the CARES program, supervise interns program evaluation and data analysis, support community health alignment across the region (UMH Sparrow & West), community outreach & engagement at community events, represent CHS at community events, boards, and forums as assigned.

Responsibilities*

  • Provide support for the CARES program recruiting and engaging guest speakers
  • Supervising interns, including program evaluations and data analysis
  • Supporting community health alignment across the region (UMH-West, UMH-Sparrow & Academic Health Center)
  • Community outreach and engagement at community events, boards and forums as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

  • Master's level education in public health, public administration, health administration, or similar field of learning

  • Demonstrated experience with program development, evaluation and data analysis and presentation

  • Demonstrated ability to work within a diverse team, building relationships internally and externally

  • Experience mentoring, guiding and developing student learning

  • Demonstrated ability to process, manage and influence system change

Desired Qualifications*

5 or more years' experience in a similar role

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

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.

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.

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.

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.