Program Coordinator

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit a resume and a cover letter as a single document. In your cover letter, briefly describe your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the position.

Who We Are

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a globally recognized leader in business education, committed to building a better world through business. Through powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and meaningful impact, Ross empowers individuals and organizations to make a positive difference. Our community is guided by core values that emphasize innovation, continuous learning, and excellence. Together, we strive to develop leaders who drive change and create lasting impact across industries and communities. Learn more about Ross here.

Job Summary

The Sanger Leadership Center serves as an important bridge between student learners and thought leaders in both research and practice. The Center runs 120+ leadership development sessions and has over 14,500 student interactions annually. Its mission is to accelerate leader development through bold ideas, transformative experiences, and inclusive communities. For more information about the Sanger Leadership Center, please visit our website at https://sanger.umich.edu/ 

As Program Coordinator, you will provide comprehensive support and coordination for Sanger programs. You will contribute to our positive and inclusive work community by building trusting partnerships across the school, continually learning, and creating impactful experiences for our stakeholders. You will approach work with a commitment to community, equity, and inclusion in mind. You will support a portfolio of 3-5 leadership development programs of varying complexity, including: The Michigan Ross Leader Endorsement, Leadership Crisis Challenge, the Ross Leaders Academy, the Sanger Advisory Board and Collaboration Lab, with the opportunity to support other Sanger programs as need and personal interest arise. 

This hybrid position is based in Ann Arbor, MI, with an expectation of three days per week on-site. The role may require occasional on-call responsibilities and work outside standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization throughout employment.

For additional details about the position, please review the full job description. If you have questions, contact [email protected]

Responsibilities*

Programming Support and Coordination (75%) 

• Coordinate the logistics and delivery of single- and multi-day leadership programs and events, working collaboratively with the program team to develop detailed project plans, manage timelines, and engage internal and external stakeholders 
• Contribute creatively to program design, developing distinctive, high-impact learning experiences that enrich, empower and engage our learners and other stakeholders 
• Support the Center's strategic partnerships under the direction of program leaders by preparing materials for external meetings, coordinating schedules, implementing stewardship plans, researching prospective partners, and maintaining relationship data 
• Administer program budgets by monitoring expenses, completing reconciliations, preparing cost reports, and ensuring expenditures remain within established guidelines. 
• Utilize Canvas, Qualtrics, and Google Applications to coordinate and communicate with students, faculty and other stakeholders before, during and after events 
• In coordination with the Marketing Manager, prepare and update program materials, communications, websites, newsletters, and presentations as necessary 
• In coordination with the Program Manager, Strategic Partnerships, communicate with donors, corporations, faculty, and students to facilitate their participation in programs 
• Collect and summarize quantitative and qualitative data, including registration, engagement, and demographic data as well as participant surveys; recommend process, technology, policy, or procedural improvements to strengthen future programs and activities 
• Participate in Data Team meetings to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and usability of Sanger's data tools and processes

Required Qualifications*

• Must have at least two years of experience in education, training, leadership development, business administration, or organizational learning, alumni and donor relations, event planning, or related fields 
• Previous experience planning and executing logistics related to programming, activities and events. 
• Previous experience working in a customer service oriented environment
• Previous experience working with executive leadership 
• Previous experience handling sensitive and confidential situations.
• Experience writing communications (i.e. emails, meeting agendas and notes, summary documents, etc) that are used with various audiences, especially with executive leaders 
• Previous experience with gathering, organizing, and interpreting data effectively
• Advanced proficiency in Google docs, sheets and slides and Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint plus other database, email and calendar-keeping software and technologies

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 paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days, Maternity and Parental Leave) 
• 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
• Flexible work arrangements 
• Access to the onsite Fitness Center at Ross

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.

Additional Information

Salary Information: 

The salary offer range for this position is $46,100 - $54,200. Salary offers are determined based on several factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, along with internal equity considerations. It is not common for new hires to be placed at the top of the range.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

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.