Michigan Literacy Leaders Partnership Program Manager

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please upload your resume, cover letter, and references as one document.

Your application packet should include:

1. Cover letter addressing your specific interest in the position and qualifications specific to this role
2. Resume
3. A list of three professional references with contact information

Job Summary

The Michigan Literacy Leaders Partnership at the Marsal Family School of Education seeks a Program Manager to support the development and implementation of a new teacher professional learning program. This program includes online learning experiences for teachers, summer in-person professional development, and a summer camp for children and youth at the Marygrove Learning Community in Detroit. The Program Manager will coordinate a team of faculty, curriculum designers, and literacy experts to develop and pilot these new programs. The ideal candidate is an experienced project manager and skilled facilitator who enjoys connecting people and ideas across disciplines and who can translate project goals into well-structured programs with measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities*

• Managing program timelines and logistics, ensuring teams meet project milestones, and tracking key performance indicators
• Coordinating project work across multiple teams
• Managing the work of developers and designers of the teacher professional learning and summer camp-creating shared visions; managing team members; facilitating effective collaboration, leadership, and communication
• Organizing logistics of meetings for multiple teams, including scheduling calendars; reserving space and/or setting up Zoom links; planning and hosting; communicating directions; creating and disseminating agendas and taking notes
• Setting up and coordinating methods of communication (e.g., MCommunity groups) and data collection (e.g., Qualtrics) for team activities as needed
• Building and maintaining relationships and coordinating project work across faculty and campus partners including Marsal Online and other academic units involved in the summer camp work
• Coordinating summer in-person professional development at the Marygrove Learning Community in Detroit 
• Managing project budgets and payrolls
• Working to develop relationships with districts, schools, and teachers to recruit teacher participants for professional development
• Working with families and community organizations to recruit student summer camp participants
• Coordinating professional development and summer camp registration
• Supporting the design and administration of program evaluation data and preparation of reports
• Managing storage/file sharing systems and maintaining data management and security
• Writing and editing drafts of communication and other documents, as needed

Required Qualifications*

• Minimum of BA in education-related field
• 3-5 years of experience managing a team and project budget
• Experience with program/project management involving programs with multiple partners 
• Experience running programs for youth and families in and out of school 
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Experience working effectively with faculty, staff, students, families, or individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within and across teams

Desired Qualifications*

• MA in education-related field
• Strong background in literacy teaching 
• Experience working with or partnering with schools and school districts
• Experience in curriculum development or professional development in literacy

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 Locations

The Program Manager will be expected to work in the office a minimum of three days per week and be on campus as needed for events. The Program Manager will also be expected to work on site during the summer programming (approximately 3 months per year) at the Marygrove Learning Community in Detroit beginning in Summer 2028.

Additional Information

This is a two-year position with the possibility of renewal. 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.

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 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.